Aldrea Rogers, age 22, was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter after a crash killed Julian Harris and Madison Duren, both recent Southern Methodist University graduates. Rogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when her Hyundai Elantra struck Harris's Toyota Prius. Harris died at the scene; Duren died at a hospital. Rogers' two children were also in her vehicle and survived.
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A federal jury in Pecos convicted 55-year-old Michael Scott Nichols of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child under 12 and one count of committing a sexual offense while being required to register as a sex offender. Nichols groomed and sexually abused a girl from age six to 11.
Michael Scott Nichols, defendant, convicted on three counts; U.S. District Judge David Counts, presiding judge; Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, investigator and 1 more
A 42-year-old Hardin County man has been charged with murder in the disappearance of his girlfriend, a 46-year-old Kountze woman. Her body has not been located. The investigation began after she did not show up at work for several days.
$$1 million for bond
Daren Wayne Monk, charged with murder; Julia Renee Carter, missing woman, girlfriend of Monk; Mark Davis, Hardin County Sheriff and 2 more
A driver struck a Hays County sheriff's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop on I-35 early Wednesday morning and fled the scene. The crash occurred just after midnight while a deputy conducted a traffic stop on the highway.
Hays County Sheriff's Office, Reported the incident and tracked down the driver; San Marcos Police Department, Officers who assisted in tracking down the driver
A Williamson County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy was arrested on Oct. 21 in connection with an alleged family violence assault that occurred while off-duty. He was placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Phillip Anelli, Williamson County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy; Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff
A 23-year-old El Paso County firefighter was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecent contact with a child. He allegedly met the victim on Instagram and engaged in sexual contact with her on three occasions between May and September 2026.
Andrew Michael Martinez Jr., El Paso County firefighter, arrested and charged; El Paso County Emergency Services District No. 2, former employer
Omarion Lamon Owens escaped from CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana on Wednesday night after removing restraints. He was recaptured about 2 a.m. Thursday at an apartment complex and faces an additional escape charge.
Omarion Lamon Owens, inmate who escaped; Bowie County Sheriff's Office, investigating authority; Bowie County 202nd District Judge John Tidwell, judge who moved trial date and 1 more
A Childress man was sentenced to six years in prison for deadly conduct by discharging a firearm following probation violations. A Montgomery man was sentenced to 402 months in federal prison for robbing four gas stations at gunpoint during a three-day crime spree in January 2025.
James Ryan Sharpe, 44-year-old Childress man sentenced to prison; Perrion Savage, 20-year-old Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison; 100th District Attorney's Office, Prosecuting office in Childress case
Authorities recovered 14 stolen vehicles and three stolen engines during a North Texas auto theft investigation. One suspect was arrested on two felony charges.
North Texas Auto Theft Task Force, Investigative agency; Garland Police, Investigative agency; Texas Department of Public Safety, Investigative agency and 1 more