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Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Big Brothers Big Sister’s Dino Dash seeks to double funds in second year: Register now
After a successful first year, registration for Big Brother Big Sister's downtown run is now open, and organizers are looking forward to seeing even more participants dressing up like dinosaurs and raising more funds for the local children's nonprofit.
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Who are the top high school offensive linemen in the Wichita Falls area?
The TRN's series of high school football position rankings for the 2024 season started with quarterbacks. It only seemed right to group the Greater Wichita Falls area's top linemen with the athletes they're charged with protecting. But before we breakdown the area's top 10 offensive linemen, here are a few notes about...
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Shakeup at Gateway Church continues, Pastor Robert Morris' son latest to step down
SOUTHLAKE -- The son of Gateway Church's founding pastor stepped down Thursday – just seven weeks after his father resigned over allegations he sexually assaulted a young girl decades ago.Pastor James Morris was the designated successor for his father, Pastor Robert Morris.James Morris' wife, Bridgette, also stepped down. Church staff members were told on Thursday.Pastor Robert's victim, Cindy Clemishire, revealed that the elder Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982 when she was just 12 years old."Earlier this week, the (church) elders met with Pastors James and Bridgette and they collectively made the decision that Pastors James and Bridgette would both...
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