Texas Active Shooter in Midland Ends

By Staff Writer MIDLAND, TEXAS – A man wanted for attempting to kill a Midland Police officer earlier this week opened fire on law enforcement and bystanders Friday morning, triggering a large‑scale active shooter response and hours‑long standoff that ended with the suspect dead, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident began […]

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Governor Abbott Orders PUC, ERCOT To Shield Texans From Data Center Costs

By Staff Wtiter AUSTIN, TEXAS – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to take immediate regulatory action to prevent residential electricity customers from absorbing the financial impact of the state’s rapidly expanding data‑center industry. In a letter sent to PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson […]

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Former TDCJ Inmate Arrested in Legal Mail Drug Trafficking Scheme

By Staff Writer HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – The Texas Board of Criminal Justice Office of Inspector General has arrested former Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate Deidrick Capers, accusing him of operating a counterfeit legal mail drug pipeline that reached prisons across the country. OIG investigators say Capers mailed envelopes disguised as legitimate legal correspondence, but […]

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SWAT Standoff At McDonald’s

An 18‑Year‑Old Conroe Man Involved in SWAT Standoff At McDonald’s. CONROE, TEXAS – On June 9, 2026, at 2:12 p.m., Conroe Police officers were dispatched to the McDonald’s at 1200 League Line Road after reports of an active disturbance. According to the Conroe Police , when officers arrived, they found 18‑year‑old Jeremiah Lawson sitting inside […]

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Community Rallies Around Mother as Benefit Account Is Established to Support Family After Trauma

ONALASKA, TEXAS – A community supported benefit account has been formally established to assist Kelsie Hodge and her six children as they navigate an extremely difficult period following a traumatic series of events. Organizers say the goal is to provide immediate financial stability while the family works toward long‑term recovery and a fresh start. Donations […]

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DHS “Worst of the Worst” Huntsville Now Lists Over 147 Arrested Individuals

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has expanded its national “Worst of the Worst” database, adding another 5,000 criminal offenders to the public website that highlights arrested individuals identified by federal authorities as posing significant public safety risks. The update brings the total number of offenders displayed on the site to more […]

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Son Charged With Murder of 81‑Year‑Old Conroe Man Found Shot in His Home

By Staff Writer CONROE, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced a major development in the homicide investigation of 81‑year‑old James “Mr. Jim” Blount, who was found shot to death inside his Trails End Road home earlier this week. Detectives have now charged the victim’s son, 38‑year‑old Justin Blount, with murder. Deputies were […]

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Alleged Gang Members In Custody After Being Accused of Burglaries In Southeast Texas, Including Huntsville

By Staff Writer SOUTHEAST TEXAS — A months‑long investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has dismantled a sprawling burglary ring tied to commercial break‑ins across four Southeast Texas counties, authorities announced Monday. The investigation involved the Huntsville Police and Walker County Sheriff’s Department. The case allegedly began after a burglary […]

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Huntsville Police Calls For Service 06-03-2026

SHIFT REPORT – 06/03/26 DISTURBANCE📍 200 Block Blalock StPossible known suspect damaged property. WARRANT – EMH📍 2700 Block Montgomery RdKnown subject was detained for an EMH Warrant. DRUGS / WARRANT – SER📍 2300 Block Lake RdMaurice Carl Cook III was arrested for Poss CS PG 1 (F3) and Poss Drug Paraphernalia (MC).Maurice Carl Cook III […]

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