Huntsville Happens

TYLER, TEXAS — A former Houston County sheriff’s deputy plead guilty to federal child exploitation offenses, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Skyler Douglas Laza, 34, entered a guilty plea on July 27, 2026, to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child before U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Love. Federal investigators say Laza, […]

MAJOR LONG TERM Change Coming to Huntsville IH 45 Exit. Detours in video explained. Don’t get caught off guard.

54 People Indicted17 Walker County Sheriff Cases1 DPS Case35 Huntsville PD Cases————WALKER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (Alphabetical by Last Name) TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (Alphabetical by Last Name) HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ——- ————Important Notice:�All arrested and indicted suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The information on this page should never […]

————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 background check or determining the credibility of a person’s character. This page may contain errors. All information contained on this page was obtained by […]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A disturbance at a local Whataburger resulted in four arrests early Sunday morning, according to the Huntsville Police Department. At 3:03 a.m. on July 26, 2026, officers were dispatched to the Whataburger located at 263 IH‑45 South after reports of a fight in progress. When officers arrived, they made contact with multiple […]

By Selina Xia Zamacois HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston man has admitted to concealing his efforts to support ISIS and lying to federal agents about a weapon he discussed using to potentially kill people, according to federal prosecutors. Anas Said, age 30, pleaded guilty to concealing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and making […]

CONROE, TEXAS — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after a jury found he repeatedly sexually assaulted a young child who bravely disclosed the abuse to a trusted adult, prompting an investigation that ultimately led to his conviction. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted Josean Michael […]

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — The Huntsville City Council will convene a special session on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Complex, 1212 Avenue M, for a closed‑door discussion regarding personnel matters involving City Secretary Kristy Doll. The meeting, called by Mayor Russell Humphrey, will be open to the public for the […]

Zawodny Sentenced to 10 Years in TDCJ on Child‑Exploitation Charges GROVETON, TEXAS — Timothy Zawodny was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in the 258th District Court after being convicted on three felony child‑exploitation charges. Zawodny entered a plea of nolo contendere, or no contest, and was found guilty of […]

1️⃣ Stanley Thompson GarmonPhysical description: Black Male 6’03” 200 lbsCharging agency: Walker County Sheriff’s OfficeCharges: Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath and Continuous Violence Against the FamilyBond: $20,000 Surety Bond 2️⃣ Timothy Ray FeltsPhysical description: White Male 5’07” 180 lbsCharging agency: Walker County Sheriff’s OfficeCharge: Theft of Material (Aluminum/Bronze/Copper/Brass)Bond: $10,000 Surety Bond 3️⃣ Elvis Orlando GarciaPhysical […]

EAST TEXAS — A puppy died from alleged extreme heat exposure Tuesday afternoon in Palestine, leading to the arrest of two women now charged with a third degree felony. Just before 4 PM on July 21, officers with the Palestine Police Department and Animal Control were called to a home in the 200 block of […]

By Selina Xia Zamacois AUSTIN — A proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake has been withdrawn after the developer, Diode, informed Henderson County officials that the project would not meet requirements outlined by state leadership or the expectations of nearby residents. The decision follows a June 10 directive from Governor Greg Abbott that set […]

Reports: Arrests:07/17/26 19:59 – Rene Cazares – Public Intoxication 07/18/26 00:52 – Tommy Gonzalez – Theft / Public intoxication07/18/26 01:22 – David Serrano Jr – Fail to ID Fugitive / Public intoxication07/18/26 14:45 – Jacorey Brooks – Municipal Warrants 07/18/26 16:40 – Christina Armstrong – County Warrants 07/18/26 16:46 – Jada Mendoza – Assault Family […]

Walker County Jail BookingsJuly 21 – 22, 2026: 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 background check or determining the credibility of a person’s character. This page may contain errors. All […]

NORTH ZULCH — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in North Zulch on July 20, 2026, uncovering what investigators described as and alleged severe animal neglect inside the home. The operation, carried out with assistance from multiple partner agencies, was part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. Deputies discovered […]