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Huntsville Shooting Case Draws Community Attention
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A homicide investigation that began with a shooting in Huntsville has become one of the city's most closely watched criminal cases in recent months, drawing attention from residents and law enforcement officials alike. Man indicted for capital murder in Huntsville, Texas. By Brent Cassity Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 19, 2026 Updated 3:40 a.m. ET Earlier this year, Huntsville Police Department detectives arrested a suspect in connection with

Brent Cassity
Jul 192 min read


Suspect Arrested After Woman Escapes Alleged White Oak Bayou Attack
HOUSTON — A 19-year-old Houston man is in custody after authorities say he attacked a woman along White Oak Bayou and attempted to drown her before she fought back and escaped. The incident occurred Monday evening near the 7000 block of Bent Branch Drive in northwest Houston. 19 year old, Jacob Isiah Fuslier's Harris County booking photo By Alexa Bickerwood Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 17, 2026 Updated 2:48 a.m. ET According to Harris County Precinct 1 Constabl

Alexa Bickerwood
Jul 162 min read


Preliminary Hearing Evidence Strengthens Prosecution's Case Against Tyler Robinson
The weeklong preliminary hearing in the Tyler Robinson case has provided the public with its most detailed look yet at the evidence prosecutors intend to present if the accused killer of Charlie Kirk stands trial. While the hearing was not intended to determine guilt or innocence, it revealed a body of evidence that appears far more extensive than many observers anticipated and has created significant challenges for several alternative theories that have circulated online. Ty

Jessica Harrison
Jul 122 min read


Upcoming Court Dockets Highlight Busy Summer for Huntsville Courts
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Courts in Huntsville and Walker County are preparing for a busy July as judges, attorneys, prosecutors, and defendants return to courtrooms for a series of criminal hearings, motions, pretrial conferences, and jury proceedings. Walker County Courthouse, Huntsville, Texas By Jessica Harrison Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 10, 2026 Updated 6:40 a.m. ET According to court schedules published by the City of Huntsville and Walker County, multiple co

Jessica Harrison
Jul 102 min read


As Huntsville Grows, Crime and Public Safety Remain Key Concerns
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — From the historic downtown square to the growing neighborhoods on the city's outskirts, Huntsville continues to experience steady growth. New housing developments, expanding businesses, and a growing student population at Sam Houston State University are bringing new opportunities to Walker County. Huntsville police officers arrest a shoplifter at Lone Star Plaza in downtown Huntsville. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 8, 2026 Updat

Jim Keegan
Jul 82 min read


The Tiny Device Fueling a Multi-Million-Dollar Crime Wave
Every day, millions of Americans swipe, tap, and insert their debit and credit cards without giving it a second thought. But hidden inside gas pumps, ATMs, and self-checkout machines, criminals are installing tiny devices known as credit card skimmers—and they're making millions of dollars in the process. By David Johnston Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA June 13, 2026 Updated 8:10 p.m. ET A skimmer is a small electronic device designed to secretly capture information st

David Johnston
Jun 132 min read
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