Crime

When I first moved to the 'Lonestar State', after crossing two-thirds of the country with no hassle, I was pulled over by a state trooper because he was issuing a citation to a motorist on the shoulder of Interstate 20 at 7:43 in the morning, and I had failed to make a lane change. I don't even think he finished writing the original citation to the person already subdued by his presence.  He jumpe

Around 40 years or so ago, Continental Airlines had the slogan, "We really move our tail for you". Today, they may want to bring a portion of that saying back to life. Why?  Here's the plight of a 33 year old lawyer giving folks an extra thrill during a February flight on a plane bound for Houston from Los Angeles in February.

Remember the slogan "There's gold in them thar hills!"  Always thought it was nothing more than just that - a slogan.  Much like shouting "Four" when you are about to strike a golf ball.  Not only do I know better, but Timothy Yost from Bastrop, Texas also knows "there's gold in them thar hills!"

Are you ready for the newest self protection weapon to battle the bad guys?  Look no further than your local retailer for that all important, kick butt weapon, designed to make criminals think twice about their actions.  It may be big and bulky, but in the dead of night, a paint ball gun is likely to freeze the most harden miscreant without a second glance.

According to reports from various sources including the StandDown Texas Project, Carlos DeLuna should not have been executed in 1989 for the stabbing death of Wanda Lopez at a convenience store  in Corpus Christi. Citing a four year investigation released last week, in which less than perfect eyewitness testimony, law enforcement misconduct, and botched investigations, among other things, spelled

When it comes to crime, there is always a dumb criminal award to hand out daily.  Last week's hands down winner is (can I get a drum roll, please)...

We all know as responsible adults, that "drinking and driving" don't mix.  With the digital age in full force, not only are we hearing that "driving and texting" don't mix, but, it may not be too terribly long before Texas lawmakers sound the battlecry that if you send a message to a known driver, you may be held liable for your actions, in the event a disaster occurs on the re

This morning, officials with the Lufkin Police Department released details concerning yesterday’s discovery of a man found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man’s name was also made public for the first time.

I realize the world's a changin' at lightning speed.  I mean, that 32" top-of-the-line HD-TV you bought yesterday, is obsolete today.  My cell phone featuring 36-app capability is now considered a dinosaur, even though I upgraded just last week!  But, I was completely unaware of the legality of not forking over after the meal.

We all hear in the news about the "war on drugs", but according to the last 15 or so stories I've paid attention to, according to the experts (?), it's a losing battle.  But, sometimes, just the greatest simplicity makes overwhelming sense, and although the mildest of dents in the cause, it can be rewarding when the result is mainly positive.

When moving to a new city, you want to be sure that the community you are going to domicile in, has limited crime activity.  Most people choose their new home because of proximity to school, church, or quickest drive to the office, but nefarious enterprising can occur anywhere at anytime, because crime has no boundaries!  So, what can you do?

Two former employees at Palmer Dental, Heather Terry and Mary Dorsey, have been arrested for selling dental gold. The Lufkin Daily News reports, sometimes that gold was still attached to bloody teeth.