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Trump's Justice Dept. may drop the U.S. challenge to SB 4, but other plaintiffs have vowed to push forward against Texas' ...

The Trump Administration has suggested the expanded federal military effort at the border may be modeled on "Operation Lone Star," a Texas National Guard mission that's been underway for four years.

Five capital murder suspects were found and arrested by U.S. Marshals after a deadly shooting in November 2024.

Xavier Jones Sr., 20, was killed in a shooting at the Bridge at Granada apartments on East Wonsley Drive on Nov. 25.

AZLE, Texas — A 27-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 24 during a traffic stop after a deputy discovered he had a Molotov ...

The U.S. Marshals Service announced in a Thursday news release that it had joined the Waller County Sheriff's Office in the ...

The search continues for a man who escaped custody in Waller County a week ago. The Waller County Sheriff's Office said the ...

The McLennan County Sheriff's Office is highlighting its FAST Unit, a specialized team dedicated to locating fugitives and enhancing community safety. The unit also serves as a ...

Abbott, a fierce Trump ally, signed a series of executive orders to collaborate with the federal government in deportation ...