Crime
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Chasing Escobar
Javier Peña, as a character, was popularized through the Netflix series 'Narcos.' But the story of the real Peña—who lives in San Antonio—and his quest to end the reign of Pablo Escobar is bigger than a screen.
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How Two Brothers Brought the Drug War to the Racetrack
Two books from Texas authors chronicle the investigation of a Zeta commander who laundered millions of dollars in drug profits through the intense world of American quarter-horse racing.
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The Cities Climbing On The FBI’s List Of The Most Dangerous Cities in Texas Aren’t Where You Might Think
West Texas is on the rise, while Austin is the safest city in the state.
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The Drug Runners
The Tarahumara of northern Mexico became famous for their ability to run incredibly long distances. Now, they’re running for their lives.
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Oil Theft is Increasing in West Texas
Marfa Public Radio reports on the down side of the boom.
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Man Who Killed Whooping Cranes Sentenced to 11 Months in Federal Prison After Breaking Probation
So much for second chances.
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In Newly Discovered Letter, “Death Shift” Nurse Genene Jones Seems to Acknowledge Guilt
The 2011 letter, in which Jones admits that she "was heinous" and sorry for the damage because of her crime, came as a surprise to prosecutors.
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Leaving A Dog in a Hot Car Can Get You in Trouble
A Manor man who left his puppy in the car in a Walmart parking lot is facing Class A misdemeanor charges.
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The “Angel-of-Death” Nurse Charged With Death of Second Baby
Decades after prosecutors convicted Genene Jones of killing a single infant, a Texas grand jury has indicted the former nurse on a second charge of murder. Prosecutors hope to prevent Jones’s release from prison, which is scheduled for next year.
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A Harris County Case Could be the End of Cash Bail as We Know it
Harris County was forced to release inmates after its pretrial detention system was declared unconstitutional.