Houston Armored Car Heist Puts Pershing Powell Away For 10 Years
FBI Houston says Pershing Powell will remain in prison for 10 years for his role in a December 2024 armored car robbery. Authorities say FBI and Houston police investigated before Harris County prosecutors filed state charges.
San Antonio Tops Texas STI Charts As State Climbs To No. 4 Nationally
A LabCafe analysis finds Texas ranks fourth‑highest for STIs; Bexar County recorded the highest metro rate in the state, public‑health officials say. Local clinics are expanding testing amid alarming trends.
Defective Headlight and Vegas Debt Send Ex-Houston Lawyer to Jail After Traffic Stop
A Galveston traffic stop led to the arrest of former Houston attorney David Lee Pettus on a Nevada warrant, renewing allegations that clients never received settlement money. Reporters say civil dockets and bar paperwork show a long, tangled record of claims and debt.
Texas Email Scammers Drain Nearly $293.5 Million From Businesses
Federal data show Texans reported roughly $293.5M lost to business‑email‑compromise in 2024, part of $1.35B in statewide internet‑crime losses. Investigators urge simple protections.
Texas Inmates Swelter In 100-Degree Cells As State Defends Prison Heat In Court
A new analysis shows many Texas prison housing areas regularly exceed 90°F; the state will defend its heat policies in federal court next month. The data highlights repeated 95°‑plus readings and policy changes critics say reduce transparency.












