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A 25-year-old Abilene man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for child sex crimes just three years after his release for similar offenses. He was caught by a multi-agency operation after targeting a minor on Snapchat.

Understanding Texas drug laws is vital as penalties vary by group. From Group 1 opioids to Group 4 compounds, we break down how the state classifies controlled substances and what these charges mean for your future.

Joshua Caleb Lewis, 19, faces sexual assault charges in Lubbock after a victim discovered videos of the attack on her own phone. The victim reported having no memory of the incident until seeing the footage the next day.

A 41-year-old man is in custody following a fatal shooting at a Lubbock convenience store on Avenue P. The incident began as a verbal argument before escalating. Suspect is held on a $300,000 bond.

20-year-old Santiago De Jesus Reyes-Soria was arrested in Odessa, marking the first U.S. case under a 2022 law targeting firearms trafficking to terrorist organizations. A major milestone for federal law enforcement.

The final member of a major Lubbock meth trafficking ring has been sentenced to 14 years, closing a massive 2025 federal investigation that took 10 pounds of drugs off the streets.

Texas DPS added Christopher Domingo Carrillo to the 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. Wanted since 2025 for child assault charges in Potter County, a $5,000 reward is offered for tips leading to the 39-year-old’s arrest.

Texas DPS has featured the 1997 murder of UT-Dallas student Brent Alan Gutheinz as its newest cold case. Authorities are offering a $6,000 reward for information regarding his death and the killer who has been loose for 30 years.

TDCJ officials charged seven people, including two former guards, for using drones to smuggle drugs and over 100 phones into the Michael Unit. A search of a former officer's home revealed 30 pounds of tobacco and hidden gear.

An Odessa man faces multiple felonies after allegedly pistol-whipping a Good Samaritan and robbing him at a car wash. The victim intervened to protect a woman before being knocked unconscious and having his necklace stolen.

Odessa is seeing a surge in high-profile criminal cases, including a fentanyl-related murder charge, an undercover cocaine bust involving a drone, and a random stabbing at a DK convenience store. Here are the latest details.

Texans Credit Union is warning members about sophisticated phishing and smishing scams. Learn how to identify phone spoofing and protect your accounts from social engineering tactics designed to steal your data.