Spike in Shootings in Dallas Sparks the Return of State Police
Gun crime in Dallas has made headlines in recent years and prompted Gov. Greg Abbot to send in state police last year.... Read More
COVID-19 Scams are Rampant in Texas, Officials Warn
Scammers thrive in times of uncertainty and economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Recently, officials warned criminals are using... Read More
Texas Investigators Shut Down Alleged Sex Trafficking Website
Texas routinely leads the nation in sex trafficking crimes. The state’s massive size and its long border with Mexico make it the... Read More
COVID-19 Relief Funds are Linked to an Upsurge in Fraud
The COVID-19 epidemic has resulted in relief payments to millions of people across the United States to alleviate the economic downturn associated... Read More
Prosecutions for White-Collar Crimes Fall to a New Low
Prosecutions for white-collar crimes are continuing to fall in the United States, according to a university that has tracked the figures for... Read More
New Study Pinpoints Violent Crime Hotspots in Dallas
The violent crime spike experienced in Dallas in 2019 appeared to be random. However, a new study reveals it follows patterns and... Read More
New Texas Hazing Law is “Failing to Protect Students”
Coercing a student to consume alcohol or take drugs during initiations known as hazing, is linked to a steady stream of deaths... Read More
Texas Capital May Direct Police to Stop Low Level Marijuana Enforcement
The decision of Texas lawmakers to legalize hemp last year had wide-ranging and unforeseen consequences. Although the legislation did not address marijuana,... Read More
Making Spoof Phone Calls Can be a Criminal Offense in Texas
Scammers who use false numbers to make calls are a daily annoyance for many people in Texas. Making spoof calls can now... Read More
Students with Vaping Pens in their Backpacks Face Felony Charges in Texas
A few years ago, teens vaping was an alarming trend. Now vaping at their Texas schools could leave students facing felony charges.... Read More