The Waco Police Department and McLennan County Sheriff's Office warned residents about phone scammers claiming to be law enforcement and demanding payment for outstanding traffic violations, warrants, or tickets. Police reminded the public that government agencies never request immediate payment over the phone.
Counties: McLennan
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Waco PD, McLellan County Sheriff's Office warning about phone scam asking you to pay up
Waco Police, McLennan County Sheriff's Office warning of phone scams
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The Texas Department of Public Safety urged Texans to take extra precautions on Halloween to keep themselves and others safe. DPS recommended choosing safe costumes, staying visible while trick-or-treating, staying alert while driving, and watching for pedestrians.
Texas Department of Public Safety, issued safety guidance; Bryan Rippee, Texas Highway Patrol Chief
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Jorge Morales, a 39-year-old Houston man, was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of selling firearms and kilogram quantities of crystal methamphetamine to an undercover agent.
Jorge Morales, defendant, convicted of selling meth and firearms; U.S. District Judge Bennett, judge who imposed sentence; Jennifer Stabe, Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case and 3 more
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Van Zandt County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Sherifi, 31, was killed Tuesday while law enforcement tried to serve felony arrest warrants. A 64-mile procession escorted his body from Dallas to a funeral home in Canton on Monday morning. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday.
Adam Sherifi, Van Zandt County Sheriff's Deputy; Mi Van Nguyen, Gunman who opened fire on officers; Chris Watson, Canton Police Officer injured in the shooting and 1 more
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Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner was indicted on federal charges of misusing public funds and arrested last week.
Carmen Turner, Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector
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A man was shot at a bar in Baytown early Monday morning. He was airlifted to a hospital. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Baytown Police Department, investigating agency; Ana Fernandez, Baytown police public information officer
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A mural honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Houston man shot and killed by an ICE agent in July 2026, was unveiled Saturday outside the SEIU Texas labor union building in Houston's East End.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston man shot and killed by ICE agent; Ronaldo Araujo, Son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo; Daniel Anguilu, Artist who painted the mural and 2 more
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El Paso County Sheriff's deputies stopped a black Chrysler Pacifica on Interstate 10 East and discovered 72 exotic animals being transported in inhumane conditions. The driver, Kelli Pinnock, was arrested and charged with five counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals.
$10,000 for bond
Kelli Pinnock, driver arrested; charged with five counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals; El Paso County Sheriff's Office, conducted traffic stop and investigation; Oscar Ugarte, El Paso County Sheriff
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Two men were shot early Friday at River Crossing Apartments in Texarkana and airlifted to Little Rock hospitals. Police determined both men were shot during the same incident and said at least one suspect had not been found.
Texarkana, Texas, Police Department, investigating agency
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