The explosion in West, Texas that killed 15 people three years ago was not an accident, according to federal investigators, who are now saying that the fire, which led to the blast, was set intentionally. On April 17, 2013, a fire was lit inside the fertilizer plant, and burned for 20 minutes before igniting ammonium […]

A one and a half year investigation ended with the arrest of more than 20 individuals suspected of having ties to a violent gang on Friday in Seguin, Texas, a town located roughly 50 miles south of Austin. The suspects apprehended are believed to be associated with the Texas Mexican Mafia, also referred to as […]

Police officers in downtown Austin may soon be outfitted with body cameras pending purchasing approval from the Austin City Council, according to the Austin American Statesman. The successful completion of a pilot program that tested the equipment moves the Austin Police Department closer to its goal of providing 500 officers with lapel cameras. Cops patrolling […]

Texas officials no longer have to issue birth certificates to children of illegal immigrants born on U.S., also known as “anchor babies,” according to a ruling made by a judge late last month. The judge’s decision was in response to a lawsuit filed in June against the Department of State Health Services’ Vital Statistics Unit on […]