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Texas activist frustrates election officials with lawsuit about threat to ballot secrecy
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.Laura Pressley claims to hold the key to what should be a closely guarded secret: how every voter in Williamson County, Texas, has voted.Her story about how she got hold of this information goes something like this: She had gathered clues through scores of public-records requests she had made over the years to the Williamson County elections department, looking for a breakthrough in her quest to find flaws with the electronic voting machines that Texans use to...
FORE: LIV Team Golf Championship Coming To Texas, Needs Volunteers
Golf Fans, One of The Sports Biggest Leagues Is Bringing Their Team Championships To Dallas And They Need Volunteers!. The LIV Golf League is the world’s only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. When it launched 2 years ago, it shook up the golf world as some of the world's best golfers signed on to play in its unique and new format of the old game.
New York Supreme Court hands Texas a win in lawsuit over busing scheme
(The Center Square)—The New York State Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Texas a win in another border-related lawsuit. The ruling came after the Fifth Circuit handed Texas a win in a marine barrier case, a federal district court handed Texas yet another favorable ruling in a border wall case, and now in New York over its busing strategy. In this case, the high court ruled against New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration in a lawsuit it filed against 17 Texas busing companies. The city...
Biden administration gives up on Texas border suit, ordered to finish wall
(The Center Square) – Texas has won another lawsuit against the Biden administration, this time one that requires it to finish building the border wall. The ruling was issued May 29, with a 60-day window for appeal. Because the Biden administration didn’t appeal by July 29, the court’s order remains in full effect. The ruling covers two consolidated lawsuits, one filed by the Texas General Land Office under its former...
Lubbock Major Crimes Unit Needs Help Locating Missing Endangered Woman
LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 70-year-old woman, Betty Larsen, who is considered endangered. The investigation began after receiving a report of her disappearance at 8:53 a.m. on August 3.
Local brewery said they are expecting a larger crowd this First Friday Art Trail following Lubbock City Council decision
Lubbock, Texas– Two Docs Brewing Co. told EverythingLubbock.com that the First Friday Art Trail is one of the most important parts of their success. When the company learned about Lubbock City Council’s decision to cut funding for the First Friday Art Trail, citing that it promotes the “LGBTQ agenda,” they were shocked. But Two Docs said that fueled people to go to the art district.
Pigskin Preview: Patton Springs Rangers
AFTON, Texas (KCBD) - The Patton Springs Rangers enter the season a brand-new coach. Former Kress Coach Kyler Roach was hired this past Tuesday and he will start practice with 13 Rangers. Afton is one of the smallest schools we cover, but Coach Roach says they expect 13 to come...
Weekend Storms Provide Little to No Heat Relief
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Friday night weather update for August 2, 2024. Tonight: Isolated shower or storm early. Partly cloudy. Low of 73°. Winds E 5-10 MPH. Tomorrow:. Partly cloudy. Isolated P.M. storms. High of 99°. Winds E 8-12 MPH.
Beloved doctor retiring after working for 43 years, delivering nearly 6,000 babies
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - A Texas doctor is hanging up her coat for the final time after delivering thousands of babies in a career spanning four decades. A 43-year career means lots of Halloween parties, office moves and group photos. But many of Dr. Karen “Jane” Scott’s favorite memories are in a scrapbook, full of photos of babies she’s delivered.
ABC-7 at 4: TxDot El Paso reminds the community to “Look Before You Lock”
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The heat and the humidity have been brutal this summer. TxDOT El Paso wants to remind Borderland residents to look before they lock to prevent heatstroke-related deaths. Jennifer Wright talks about the risks of not protecting your children and pets from the dangerous heat. Here's a look at the closures: (courtesy of TX Dot The post ABC-7 at 4: TxDot El Paso reminds the community to “Look Before You Lock” appeared first on KVIA.
Criminal Illegal Immigrant on Most Wanted List Arrested in Round Rock
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in Round Rock. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in this arrest. Fabian Martinez Toribio, 25, a criminal illegal immigrant...
Cowboys Bring in Former $45 Million Starter Ahead of New Roster Moves
The Dallas Cowboys hosted four veteran pass rushers for an August 1, 2024, workout headlined by former New York Jets defender Carl Lawson. Dallas is searching for veteran pass rushers after losing Sam Williams for the season. “The Cowboys are bringing in four veteran pass-rushers on Thursday for a workout,...
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.