Texas County Crime Watch

McLennan County, Texas

Waco tool shop burglarized; owners report $2,000 in stolen tools

Regian Tool and Home in Waco was burglarized early Friday when two suspects forced entry and removed an assortment of tools, co-owner Sally Regian said. Surveillance video shows two men reversing into the parking lot abo

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McLennan County, Texas

China Spring High School probes circulated manipulated student images

China Spring High School officials are investigating reports that altered images of students have been circulated among pupils in China Spring. The district notified families and warned that any student found responsible

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Dallas County, Texas

Gas odor prompted evacuation at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas

A reported gas odor prompted an evacuation at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas on Oct. 2. Dallas Fire-Rescue received the call at about 3:15 p.m. and confirmed an odor inside a classroom. School administrators clear

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McLennan County, Texas

Former Fort Hood soldier convicted in Waco on chld s3xual abuse and exploitation charges

A federal jury in Waco convicted Jordan Anthony Pearce on nine counts tied to the s3xual abuse and exploitation of two minor females. The verdict was announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas follo

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Dallas County, Texas

Large fire at DG’s Night Club in Northwest Dallas extinguished defensively

A large structure fire occurred at DG’s Night Club in Northwest Dallas. Fire crews were dispatched at 3:02 a.m. and found heavy smoke on arrival. The building had been empty and no injuries were reported. Crews initiall

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Dallas County, Texas

SMU student died on Central Expressway feeder road; driver charged with intoxication manslaughter

A crash on the North Central Expressway service road in Dallas died a 19-year-old Southern Methodist University student and led to criminal charges. Dallas police said the student was driving east on Monticello Avenue ab

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Dallas County, Texas

Dallas police vehicle crashed on eastbound I-635 at Miller Road

A Dallas police vehicle was involved in a crash on eastbound I-635 at Miller Road in Dallas. The incident occurred amid ongoing rain in North Texas, and the officer’s condition was not clear from initial reports. First

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Dallas County, Texas

Massive early-morning blaze consumed former Dallas club on W. Northwest Highway

A large fire destroyed a vacant building that formerly operated as a gentleman’s club on W. Northwest Highway in Dallas on October 2, 2026. Dallas Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched just after 3 a.m. to the 2100 bloc

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Dallas County, Texas

Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole after serving seven years

A Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles decision affected Dallas County when it granted parole to former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger, who was serving a sentence in connection with the 2018 death of Botham Jean in his

October 1, 2026Read full story →

McLennan County, Texas

Appeals court orders reinstatement of s3xual-assault conviction in Robinson case

An intermediate appellate court in Waco has reinstated a s3xual-assault-of-a-chld conviction involving a former Robinson woman. The 10th Court of Appeals ruled a McLennan County judge abused her discretion by granting a

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Tarrant County, Texas

Arlington father arrested after fatal stabbing of young chld, another hospitalized

Arlington police say a man was taken into custody Wednesday night after confessing to stabbing his two young children, an incident that left a 5-year-old dead and a 2-year-old hospitalized. The agency reports the initial

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McLennan County, Texas

Registered s3x offender charged with chld grooming after alleged contact in Lacy Lakeview

Lacy Lakeview police arrested a 36-year-old registered s3x offender after parents reported inappropriate contact with their 15-year-old daughter at the man’s home. The parents contacted officers on Aug. 7, prompting an a

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Dallas County, Texas

Parole granted to ex-Dallas officer in 2018 death of Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was approved for parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Oct. 1. The Board said she had no documented pattern of violence while incarcerated and had completed require

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McLennan County, Texas

Second suspect arrested in May 15, 2025 Waco parking-lot homicide

Waco police report a second arrest in the May 15, 2025 fatal shooting outside a Church's Chicken on East Waco Drive. A 30-year-old man died at the scene; officers say a second person was also wounded. Authorities allege

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Dallas County, Texas

Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole in case from 2018

A parole board granted early release to former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in Dallas on October 1, 2026. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles approved parole after reviewing her institutional record and program

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Dallas County, Texas

Two Dallas Residents Arrested in Connection to San Jose Home-Invasion Case

Two Dallas residents were detained in Dallas after San Jose detectives connected them to an attempted home-invasion robbery that occurred in San Jose on Sept. 5. San Jose investigators said the suspects posed as delivery

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McLennan County, Texas

Waco fire and emergency agencies stage flood-readiness posture

Waco fire crews and the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management mobilized extra staffing and equipment in Waco ahead of forecasted heavy rain and potential flooding. The Fire Department said it set up additio

September 30, 2026Read full story →

McLennan County, Texas

Waco online feud led to planned fight; shooting left one dead, suspect jailed

A planned confrontation arranged over social media in Waco ended in gunfire outside a North Waco residence on Aug. 23, leaving one man dead and another critically injured, according to a police affidavit. The affidavit s

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Dallas County, Texas

Dallas officials prepared as state activated resources ahead of heavy rain

Officials in Dallas prepared for heavy rain and potential flooding on September 30, 2026, as state authorities positioned additional emergency resources across Texas. Forecasters warned that portions of North Texas could

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Dallas County, Texas

Dallas leaders toured Highland Hills after repeated shootings and a homicide

City officials visited a south Dallas neighborhood after repeated shootings and at least one recent death in Highland Hills. Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert walked the area with a cou

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