Austin Jail Scandal: Corrections Officer Fired, Charged Over Chicken Wing Bribe
Austin officer charged and fired after allegedly trading chicken wings for cash with a Travis County inmate. Get the full story on the jailhouse bribe.
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Popular Texas Swimming Hole Faces Sudden Closure
The good news is it won't be closed forever!
Busted! Texas Judge Who Rules on DWI Cases Arrested for Drunk Driving
A Travis County Judge was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Most of the cases he presides over involve drug and alcohol offenses.
"Sanctuary City" Battle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked funding for the first time over so-called "sanctuary cities" after Austin's sheriff stopped complying with all federal immigration detainers.
Texas Immigration Standoff
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez are at odds concerning when and why illegal immigrants ought to be detained, and it could cost the county around $1.8 million in grants.