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Giggles echoed across the lawn as children, accompanied by a parent, walked from one door at the forensic simulation complex ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas Department of Corrections announced lockdowns at 19 facilities across the state Wednesday. “To address a recent surge in dangerous contraband and drug-related violence, ...

Editor’s note: Following an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday night, undocumented college students in Texas are no longer eligible for ...

First, Christopher Wade Pleasant of Longview, who is serving time in TDCJ for the murder of Victorria Jasmine Sam in 2016. He now is also charged with organized criminal activity, bribery/money ...