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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.
Danger reminders of wildfires during extreme Texas heat
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma is back in 100-plus-degree weather and with these extreme temperatures and drought, we want to remind you of the dangers of wildfires. Firefighters warn that the combination of extreme heat and dry conditions has created a perfect storm for wildfires, posing significant threats to both nature and local property.