Month: May 2026

REPORTS ARRESTS

NEW CANEY, Texas – A multi‑agency law‑enforcement response was deployed Saturday afternoon after reports of an active shooter in the 19000 block of Nottingham Drive in the Kings Colony neighborhood. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at approximately 4:20 p.m. on May 23, 2026, when multiple 911 callers reported an individual […]

By Staff Writer BEDIAS, TEXAS – Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York have charged two men with violating the TAKE IT DOWN Act, marking one of the first criminal cases brought under the year‑old federal law that prohibits the nonconsensual publication of AI generated deepfake pornography. Cornelius Shannon, 51, of Hasbrouck Heights, […]

By Staff Writer Madisonville, Texas – Fire crews were already on scene along FM 1452 conducting fire‑watch operations and overhaul from the earlier oil‑pad blaze when, at approximately 7:45 PM, another explosion occurred. The blast triggered a new round of flames across the pad. Despite the intensity of the incident, no injuries were reported, the […]

EAST TEXAS – Memorial Day weekend is here, and according to both the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the roads are getting crowded not just with holiday travelers, but with full‑sized, attitude‑filled alligators who apparently didn’t get the memo about staying off the pavement. Texas DPS kicked things off […]

By Staff Writer LEGGETT, TEXAS – The Alabama‑Coushatta Tribe of Texas has announced plans to open a new temporary casino facility this summer on its tribal reservation land in Leggett. The project marks a major step toward the future Naskila Casino Resort, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for June 18, 2026. The temporary casino will […]

By Staff Writer MAGNOLIA, TEXAS – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Magnolia that stemmed from an attempted sale of THC vape cartridges and resulted in one person being hospitalized and multiple homes struck by gunfire. Deputies with the West Patrol Command were dispatched on May 16, 2026, after a woman […]

By Staff Writer TRINITY COUNTY, TEXAS – A Tennessee fugitive wanted on multiple child‑exploitation charges was arrested Thursday in the Trinity Cove subdivision after a coordinated high‑risk warrant operation involving the United States Marshals Service and the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Woody Wallace, deputies assisted federal agents in serving a felony warrant […]

By Staff Writer Huntsville ISD has approved another major investment in its employees, marking the district’s 10th consecutive year of pay increases. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the administration’s recommended compensation package at last week’s meeting. District leaders emphasized that Huntsville ISD has continued to provide annual raises while maintaining a balanced budget through […]

Here’s the accurate text conversion of the Day Shift – 5/19/2026 calls for service report: REPORTS Total Arrests: 15 — Walker County Jail Important Notice: All arrested and indicted suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The information on this page should never be used for the purposes of conducting a […]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS – A Montgomery County man has been arrested and formally indicted after investigators say he allegedly administered an abortion‑inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent, causing the death of her unborn child earlier this year. The case began on February 21, 2026, when Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) […]

By Staff Writer TYLER, TEXAS – A former Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) correctional officer has pleaded guilty to a federal civil‑rights violation for his role in a 2025 assault on an inmate at a state prison in Rusk, Texas. Samuel Thomas admitted in federal court that he participated in a conspiracy to assault […]

By Staff Writer COLDSPRING, TEXAS – A coordinated multi‑agency response unfolded near the Lake Livingston Dam after a man armed with a knife jumped from the Trinity River bridge as deputies attempted to make contact with him, according to a press release from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from both San Jacinto County […]

By Staff Writer Sam Houston State University has confirmed the sudden passing of Will Davis, a graduate senior defensive back who joined the Bearkat football program earlier this year. Davis, originally from South Boston, Virginia, previously played at West Virginia and Virginia Union before transferring to Sam Houston ahead of spring practice. Head Football Coach […]

By Staff Writer HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – Representatives from GrantWorks, in partnership with Walker County, will begin conducting a community survey in the Moffett Springs Road area on Wednesday (05-20-2026). The initiative aims to help determine the county’s eligibility for future state and federal grant funding that could support vital infrastructure and community improvement projects. Surveyors […]