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Identity theft is a high-stress crisis, but taking the right steps in Texas can mitigate the damage. Learn how to stay calm, check your credit reports, and report the crime to the proper authorities to begin your recovery.

Texas DPS captured 65 of the state’s most wanted in 2025 including violent offenders and fugitives.

A U.S. citizen seeking entry into Texas was detained at the Laredo bridge when facial ID scans flagged warrants for sex-related offenses. The arrest highlights the vital role of biometric tech in border security.

After 42 years, the final suspect in the 1983 Kilgore KFC murders has been identified via DNA. Devon Riggs, deceased for a decade, was the third man involved in the abduction and execution of five Texans. The case is now closed.

A criminal record in Texas affects far more than just jail time. Even dropped charges can remain on your history, impacting employment, child custody, driving, and even your ability to rent an apartment.

As the holiday hustle begins, it's the perfect time to brush up on safe online shopping habits. Scammers are lurking, ready to pounce on your festive spirit.

Texas DPS is searching for fugitive sex offender Ismael Arias, last seen in Houston. A $4000 reward is being offered for his capture.

In a single weekend, U.S. Customs & Border Protection at Texas entry points arrested four men—all wanted on child-sex crime charges. Their captures spanned Brownsville to Laredo, with biometric checks uncovering felony warrants.

Two men from Texas’s Most Wanted Sex Offenders list were caught on consecutive days — Derrick Flowers in Houston and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles. Neither arrest will pay the advertised reward due to tip-eligibility rules.

Just days away from execution, questions swirl about a father's conviction in a tragic case—doubts linger, and advocates rally for justice.