"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.
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.
An inmate in the Van Zandt County jail died earlier this month while in custody.
Kaufman County makes CG images to find murder suspect
Kaufman County sheriff shares CG images to help find murder suspect, fugitive
Kaufman County sheriff shares CG images to help find murder suspect, fugitive
Reward climbs to $30K for North Texas murder suspect, fugitive
McEuen was scheduled to appear in court on May 5, 2025, for the start of his capital murder trial, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.
McEuen was scheduled to appear in court on May 5, 2025, for the start of his capital murder trial, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.
North Texas capital murder suspect's disappearance raises questions about bond
Capital murder suspect Trevor McEuen, 32, was scheduled for trial Monday morning, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.
Capital murder suspect Trevor McEuen, 32, was scheduled for trial Monday morning, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.
Manhunt suspended: Capital murder suspect disappears on day of trial
The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has suspended the search for a man who removed his ankle monitor and did not show up for his murder trial on Monday morning.
The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has suspended the search for a man who removed his ankle monitor and did not show up for his murder trial on Monday morning.
Tornado-warned storm damages homes in parts of North Texas
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in Van Zandt County on Friday.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in Van Zandt County on Friday.
2 arrested as burglary suspects return to Canton home, 1 wanted
Van Zandt County law enforcement officials are searching for a third suspect following the arrest of two other burglary suspects that returned to the residence in an attempt to steal more items.
Van Zandt County law enforcement officials are searching for a third suspect following the arrest of two other burglary suspects that returned to the residence in an attempt to steal more items.
Man in Van Zandt County claims to be a deputy before chase
Steven M. Templeton, from Montgomery, Texas, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant, possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest.
Steven M. Templeton, from Montgomery, Texas, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant, possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest.