‘It’s Gotham City.’ | South Dallas residents’ calls grow to address crime and prostitution on Park Row

Dallas’ Park Row Avenue faces rampant drug activity and survival sex work, with community advocates seeking more police presence and city resources. DALLAS — On Park Row Avenue in South Dallas, neighbors said the quality of life is challenging day and night. “During the day, you see it, but at night it’s a whole different … Read more

Man who police say stabbed stranger on Austin bus because he looked like his uncle deemed incompetent to stand trial

Deepak Kandel, 31, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted to stabbing 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a CapMetro bus in May. AUSTIN, Texas — A man who police say admitted to stabbing another man on a CapMetro bus in May has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to online court records. … Read more

Man arrested after 12 couples paid for weddings that never happened, Montgomery County sheriff says

According to MCSO, Carl John Butcho II stole over $200,000 from clients while posing as “Lance Miller,” the owner of the Charleston Lane Wedding Venue in Willis. WILLIS, Texas — Austin police have arrested a man who’s accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from couples while posing as the owner of a Willis … Read more

Texas Mexican Mafia member from San Antonio sentenced for role in meth trafficking conspiracy

54-year-old David Botello, aka “Torito,” “Bully” or “Bully-Man” was a “lieutenant of lieutenants” in the Texas Mexican Mafia, according to court documents. SAN ANTONIO — A Texas Mexican Mafia gang member from San Antonio has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a meth trafficking conspiracy. 54-year-old David Botello, aka … Read more

24 suspects, including 1 from San Antonio, charged in one of ‘largest’ deer breeding operations

“Ghost Deer” operation in 2024 leaves two dozen suspects facing multiple felony charges. Half are from Jim Wells, Aransas, San Patricio and Nueces County. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An investigation uncovering several deer breeding violations has left 24 people facing several felony charges. The Texas Parks and Wildlife said an operation in 2024 known as … Read more