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The Texas Commission on Jail Standards found Tarrant County has been violating a law mandating independent investigations of jail deaths, an allegation that the sheriff’s department denies.

WEST CHESTER – Focusing on youth engagement, public trust, and recruitment, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has stepped-up its community policing efforts, including presence at more ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Republican Matthew Lindemann defeated incumbent Mike Gleason in the race for Williamson County sheriff Tuesday night. The county reported 100% of its results before 1 ...

Around 7 a.m. on October 16, deputies with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Connor Road. While at the residence, the following items were found ...

Deputies stationed at SpaceX were told that the swimmer was in distress at Boca Chica Beach in Brownsville, Texas, according to a news release shared on Facebook by the sheriff's office.

A 33-year-old man has been transported to a hospital in critical condition after he was shot by Harris County Sheriff's deputies ... a former senior editor at Texas Monthly.

Texas on Tuesday reelected conservative incumbent Christi Craddick as chairman of the state's oil regulator, marking her third term in the position and a win for the industry that has seen ...

The Black Knights (9-0, 7-0 American Athletic) trailed for the first time during a winning streak that goes back to last November after North Texas kicked a field goal on the opening drive.

DENTON, Texas (AP) No. 18 Army's first deficit during the nation's longest current winning streak didn't last long. Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and the Black ...