13 Unsolved Cold Cases That Still Haunt Texas
The Lone Star State is known for many things. While our charm is well known we hold one of the highest crime rates in the United States. The violent crime rate is 13% higher than the national average. What classifies a crime as a violent one? It's when robbery, aggravated assault, or murder is committed.
How is 'violent crime' defined in Texas? What to know about the state's crime rate
Crime statistics are important. They're used in cities all over the country to determine areas of need for law enforcement, to sway voters and to help people choose where they want to live. They can also be confusing. Take "violent crime," for example. Lawyers don't necessarily agree on what makes a crime "violent," and punishments for those who commit "violent crimes" aren't always equal. Without an agreed-upon definition, it can be difficult to measure "violent crime"...
Vehicle Theft Increasing in Texas According to New Report
Even though we know that vehicle theft and crime in general happens everywhere, we still don’t like hearing about crime on the rise in our home state of Texas. Even with as many law enforcement officers as we have trying to protect the Lone Star State, we are seeing reports showing that vehicle theft is still on the rise.
5 Most Common Crimes in Texas
Lots of crime happens daily in the Lone Star State, but according to the Gale Law Group, these are the 5 most common crimes:. Here is a look at 10 different cases or criminals with links to the state of Texas. Texas Death Row: A Look The Life & Crimes...
Gov. Abbott urges use of Crime Stoppers to help curb crime in Central Texas
WACO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott made a pit stop in Waco Wednesday to meet with local law enforcement leaders and discuss how everyday community members can help curb violence. He made a keynote address at 35th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference awards luncheon where nearly 400 crime organization...