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Dallas police Officer Darron Burks was fatally shot Aug. 29. Five months later, his loved ones continue to carry on his legacy.

One Texas man decided to use the old five finger discount for a spicy evening of fun, but got caught along the way.

Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.

AUSTIN - Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his annual State of the State address on Sunday evening. You will be able to ...

In a speech with something for everybody, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas’ economic strength and set an agenda focused on ...

The judge agreed to postpone the trial date after prosecutors slightly amended the indictment against Cherokee County Pct. 4 Constable James "Jamie" Quinten Beene.

Steve Asher is sworn in as the new constable for Precinct 4 in Collin County with extensive law enforcement experience.

With the first month of 2025 in the books, many already have a list of their New Year’s resolutions and goals they want to achieve.

According to a post on Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman's social media accounts, the man was armed with a "ninja star." ...

NPSC noted with concern a fake advertisement circulating on social media purporting to advertise and announce the recruitment of police constables. NPSC urged the public to exercise vigilance and ...

Also responding were Marion County constables Krae Morgan and Robbie Gill, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers. Only minor injuries were reported.