Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol

Suspect Benny Caldera Jr held on bond as officials say they received ‘credible’ information about Austin threat A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol, authorities said. The Texas department of public safety said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin. Continue reading...

Uwa Ede-Osifo and agency · Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:28 PM
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Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol

Suspect Benny Caldera Jr held on bond as officials say they received ‘credible’ information about Austin threat

A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol, authorities said.

The Texas department of public safety said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin.

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