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DOJ finds all 5 of Texas juvenile detention centers violated youth offenders' rights
The U.S. Department of Justice found unconstitutional conditions at all five of Texas' juvenile detention facilities, where children were exposed to excessive force, sexual abuse, and, in the case of disabled children, discrimination that kept them in custody longer or sent them to adult prisons.In a report released Thursday, the federal agency detailed the results of its investigation, which began in October 2021, into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's facilities."TJJD falls short of creating an environment that fosters rehabilitation," U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton for the Northern District of Texas, whose office helped carry out the investigation, said. "Instead, some of...
North Texas fire crews battle massive California wildfire
Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed firefighting resources from across the state to California earlier this week. Crews are battling the Park Fire, near Chico, which is now the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. Two dozen first responders from Fort Worth, Allen, McKinney, Greenville and Parker County were sent to battle...
All The Texans Competing For Team USA In The 2024 Olympics
The Lone Star State is making a big splash in the City of Light this summer! With over 60 athletes from Texas joining Team USA's roughly 600-member squad, the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to showcase some serious Texan talent. From world-renowned superstars to rising talents, here's your guide to the Texas athletes aiming for gold in Paris.
An Army Tank Fell Off A Truck In Texas – Really
Somebody, I would hope it's the army, is short a tank after this one fell off a truck on I - 10 in Texas. A tank being transported to or from ... I'm not sure which, the news report didn't give that info ... Camp Bullis, near San Antonio, didn't make it to its destination. At least, not on the first try anyway.
Popular Gourmet Ice Cream Sold In Texas Recalled For Potentially Deadly Reason
A popular gourmet ice cream sold in Texas has recalled a batch of one the their flavors for a serious and potentially deadly reason: an undeclared ingredient. And while that may not sound like a huge deal, anyone who has had a peanut allergy can assure you that it is a severe, potentially life-threatening ingredient for them.
Texas Matters: When Baby Jessica fell down the well
The state of Texas goes before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday. Its lawyers want contempt fines levied by a federal court judge in Corpus Christi over failures in its foster care system struck down. And it wants the judge removed from the case. That...
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...
Customers Frustration And Anger Continue Over Water Bills In Amarillo, Texas
Back in May, several residents in Amarillo, Texas were suddenly surprised when they received water bills that were supposedly years overdue. Recently, someone I know very well went through issues they're still having with their water bill in Amarillo. Months after the last round of drama, there is still frustration when it comes to water bills in Yellow City.
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...