BBB warns of tax season scams

Officials say scams increase during tax season. Here is what you should look out for. SAN ANTONIO — Monday marks the unofficial start of tax season. You still have two-and-a-half months to get your taxes done. But tax season means a big jump in tax scams. The Better Business Bureau says fraudsters can attempt to … Read more

Cedar Park woman forfeits $4M in assets after using Facebook group to defraud cat owners

The woman prescribed the drug through a Facebook group, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Oregon. CEDAR PARK, Texas — A Cedar Park woman was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to smuggling a rendered drug into the United States and distributing it to pet owners over several years. According to the U.S. … Read more

ICE arrests 84 people in North Texas during immigration enforcement operations, agency confirms

Similar operations were also held in Austin, McAllen, San Antonio and Houston. DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 people across North Texas on Sunday during immigration enforcement operations, the agency confirmed. According to a spokesperson for ICE’s Dallas Field Office, arrests were made in cities across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including … Read more

Mother faces several charges after child calls 911 saying sibling left alone for ‘prolonged period of time’

According to the child, their mother had told them she was only going to pick up a package from a friend nearby but did not return. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A 36-year-old mother is facing several charges after her oldest child called 911 saying her and her younger sibling had been left alone for more … Read more

Mother faces several charges after child calls 911 saying sibling left alone while she went to drink

According to the child, their mother had told them she was only going to pick up a package from a friend nearby but did not return. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A 36-year-old mother is facing several charges after her oldest child called 911 saying her and her younger sibling had been left alone for more … Read more

ICE conducts enforcement operations in the Austin area, according to DEA

The actions come as President Donald Trump and his administration have begun cracking down on illegal immigration and laying the groundwork for rapid deportations. AUSTIN, Texas — Officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted enforcement operations in the Austin area on Sunday. According to a spokesperson with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Houston … Read more