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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...
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...
Murder suspect released, warrant issued for former Clovis police officer
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A murder suspect in Clovis has been released pending trial after it was revealed a former police officer may have encouraged her to commit other crimes. According to court documents, Alexandra Romero told detectives that early last year, a Clovis Police Department officer gave her information and drugs. She identified the now-former […]
‘I was about to have security remove you’ Stephen A. Smith tells First Take crowd guest after Dallas Cowboys admission
STEPHEN A. Smith has taken yet another sly dig at the Dallas Cowboys. Smith’s beef with the Cowboys is nothing new, with the First Take host regularly taking any opportunity presented to him to mock “America’s Team.” Friday’s show was hosted remotely from the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. One of the […]
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.
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Massive Texas Retailer Now Closing Several Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Austin, Texas is about to lose a very popular retailer and it is just the tip of the iceberg for Texas closures after the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week, and announced that at least 8 other Texas stores will be closing immediately. Brick and mortar retailers are...
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Urgent AMBER Alert: Texas 12-Year-Old Reported Missing with Older Man
MJP – A 12-year-old girl went missing on Thursday, and the Texas Center for the Missing has issued an AMBER Alert for her. On Thursday, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Alice Cordova was last seen in the 400 Block of Greens Road, according to the Houston Police Department. A black pickup truck of an unidentified make and model is being driven by an older man she met, who is reportedly accompanying her.