Van Zandt County Commissioner arrested on official oppression, impersonation charges
Van Zandt County Commissioner Mitch Curtis was arrested Wednesday morning on felony charges following an investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Rains County judge pleads guilty to misdemeanor weapons charge, escapes felony charge
A Rains County Justice of the Peace, who has been involved in multiple controversies, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearm charge while prosecutors agreed to drop a more serious felony case related to alleged threats against a defendant.
North Texas fugitive Trevor McEuen sentenced to life in prison for neighbor's murder
Convicted of capital murder for killing his neighbor, Trevor McEuen was sentenced to automatic life in prison by a Kaufman County jury following a highly emotional trial.
Capital murder trial for North Texas fugitive begins
The capital murder trial for a North Texas man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor is set to begin today in Kaufman County, months after the suspect allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled, leading to a month-long manhunt.
Capital murder trial to begin for Trevor McEuen
A man accused of killing his neighbor goes to trial this morning in Kaufman County. The trial was delayed earlier this year when Trevor McEuen cut off his ankle monitor and went into hiding. He was arrested after nearly a month-long manhunt.
16 dogs rescued in Van Zandt County, found drinking 'feces-contaminated water'
The SPCA of Texas rescued 16 small dogs, including Yorkies, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, from an unoccupied rural property in Van Zandt County, Texas.
Rains County man alleges judicial conspiracy after judges indicted
A Rains County man is sharing his story after two local judges, now facing criminal indictments for official oppression and witness tampering, allegedly conspired against him, including a death threat that coerced him into a plea deal for a charge which has since been vacated.
Rains County Judge indicted on felony witness tampering charges
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace faces felony witness tampering charges, accused of attempting to coerce a clerk in a case involving a fellow judge who himself faces charges related to official oppression and tampering.
Judge considers change of venue for Kaufman Co. fugitive Trevor McEuen's rescheduled murder trial
A judge in Kaufman County is deciding whether to move the trial for a man who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared the morning before his trial was originally set to begin.
North Texas animal rescue operator arrested, 66 animals found in 'deplorable conditions'
A Van Zandt County judge has awarded the SPCA of Texas custody of 66 animals rescued from a property in Eustace, Texas on Wednesday. The organization was also awarded over $22,000 in restitution.
North Texas fugitive cut hole in closet to hide beneath grandmother's house, sheriff says
The sheriff in Kaufman County is sharing more details about how and where fugitive Trevor McEuen was captured early Monday morning.
North Texas murder suspect, fugitive captured after month-long search
A North Texas murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor and did not show up for his murder trial in May has been captured.
Strong storms damage Canton Trade Days, take roofs off nearby homes: Sheriff
According to county officials, the widespread damage has been largely cleared, and there are no injuries reported.
"Dead men can't testify": Rains County Judge indicted after alleged threat
Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin has been criminally charged with official oppression and tampering with a witness following allegations he threatened a man to take a plea deal and coerced his chief clerk.
Van Zandt County inmate dies while working with road repair crew
An inmate in the Van Zandt County jail died earlier this month while in custody.