Texas Ranger John Carter on a visit to his son, Tom, and daughter, Becky, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. When a violent murder occurs, with the only clue the name Amigos left at the scene and a victim who has a history of abuse, Carter and his team are drawn in to investigate. He is joined by Lubbock County Sheriff Deputy Roy Busby and a wet-behind-the-ears Deputy Tom Carter.