A 57-year-old male inmate in custody at El Paso County Sheriff's Office died at a local hospital on October 26, 2026. He had been hospitalized since October 20 for medical treatment and was pronounced dead at 4:23 a.m. The official cause of death remains under investigation.
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A former Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer was arrested on a DWI charge after a witness reported finding her asleep behind the wheel. She resigned from the agency in lieu of termination.
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Charlene Victoria Hendricks, Former Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer; Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Employer
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.
The Texas Department of Public Safety urged Texans to take extra precautions during Halloween, including safe costumes, visibility while trick-or-treating, and driver alertness around pedestrians. DPS recommended that drivers stay focused, slow down, and watch for children, and that those drinking should arrange sober rides.
Texas Department of Public Safety, issuing safety guidance; Bryan Rippee, Texas Highway Patrol Chief
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
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
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