CRIME

‘We need to know’ | North Texas cities in limbo as feds decide fate of millions in funding to prevent terror attacks

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The city of Arlington said the funding is used to help manage public safety at major events like Cowboys games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ARLINGTON, Texas — A multi-million dollar grant program relied upon by North Texas cities to keep major events safe from terror attacks is in limbo as the Department of … Read more

Man arrested for threats of mass violence with ‘illegal explosives’ to harm people based on race, religion and government affiliation, BCSO says

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BCSO says they arrested the suspect after a search warrant led to the seizure of homemade bombs and weapons he allegedly planned to use in a terroristic plot. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a executing a search warrant at a residence north of San Antonio. On July … Read more

Mother pushing car killed in hit-and-run leaves behind 3 young daughters

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A Houston family is grieving the sudden loss of 31-year-old Karina Rodriguez, who was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash on I-45 North near West Road HOUSTON — A Houston family is grieving the sudden loss of 31-year-old Karina Rodriguez, who was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash on I-45 North … Read more

Florence woman charged with animal cruelty after 82 dogs found at home

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The dogs were taken after an animal welfare call to a property in the Central Community. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — UPDATE (2/4): A Florence woman was arrested on February 4 on charges of animal cruelty after an investigation led to the seizure of 82 dogs. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office issued warrants for 71-year-old Teresa Gaye … Read more

Virginia governor urges caution in Epstein file transparency debate

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At a Williamsburg event on human trafficking, Gov. Youngkin said transparency on Epstein files is key, but victims’ protection must come first. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — At an event marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin reaffirmed his support for transparency regarding the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, while emphasizing the need to … Read more