Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll introduce Jocelyn’s law to deny bail for all capital murder suspects

Franklin Jose Peña Ramos and Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel are both charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. HOUSTON — After family and friends gathered for the funeral of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray on Thursday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he will fight for change in laws involving capital murders. A few days … Read more

She went to find shade with her son after their car broke down in the heat. The son was found 2 days later, but the mom is still missing.

Leroy Tucker is now taking care of his grandson who is nonverbal and the last person to see Hope Tucker, 46, alive. BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Buckeye police continue their search for a woman who was last seen May 22 after her car broke down and she went to find shade with her nonverbal son. “Detectives … Read more

State to reopen Williamson County prison as inmate population grows in Texas

This week, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and city of Bartlett announced the reopening of the Bartlett Unit. BARTLETT, Texas — A prison will soon reopen in Central Texas. This week, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and city of Bartlett announced the reopening of the Bartlett Unit, located in northern Williamson County. … Read more