Texas State

Latin Times

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to continue busing immigrants north from his state of Texas during the Republican National Convention. But while his declarations were met with roaring applause, are there enough immigrants to do so? It seems that is starting to not be the case anymore. "We have continued busing...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is running out of migrants to send to Democratic-led cities up north

Houston, TX

Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL Houston, speaks during a 2021 press conference about an eviction aid fair outside of the George Thomas “Mickey” Leland Federal Building in Houston. (Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers...

Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group

The New Republic

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s crusade against supposed voter fraud appears to be targeting the state’s Democrats. Last week, Paxton’s office announced raids and undercover actions against organizations in Texas it accuses of illegally registering noncitizens to vote. In practice, though, the raids have taken place against members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., as well as several prominent Democrats in south Texas.  According to LULAC officials, the group’s members had their cell phones and laptops confiscated by law enforcement officials carrying out search warrants. “Attorney General Paxton is...

Ken Paxton Is in Big Trouble After Raiding Homes of Latino Democrats

The National Republican Congressional Committee has throw its support behind Texas Republican congressional candidate Mayra Flores with a multi-thousand dollar ad campaign. But as the November elections quickly approaches, what are her chances of taking the House seat, according to polls?. Flores is a Mexican-American politician who has quickly gotten...

Texas Republican Mayra Flores' chances of taking a House seat after getting support from the national GOP

San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, TX

Shavano Park, TX

A wealthy Texas lawyer was shot dead by his wife at their home before she killed herself, police say. Jerry Hernandez, 61, and his wife Sonia, 52, were found dead at their stunning $1.6million mansion in Shavano Park in Bexar County, Texas on Wednesday morning. Police say they were called to the address just before 8am after receiving reports of gunshots, according to Fox San Antonio.

Texas lawyer shot dead by his wife before she kills herself at $1.6m mansion in leafy suburb

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Crystal River, FL

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Akeena

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Fort Worth, TX

USA TODAY

Five people are dead and a 19-year-old was charged with DWI after a fatal car crash in Fort Worth, Texas.

19-year-old arrested as DWI car crash leaves 5 people dead, including 2 children, in Fort Worth: Reports

SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.

Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021

Mississippi State

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Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Texas Senator Ted Cruz seems to be on the way to retain his seat in the November elections, as the latest polls show him with a relevant lead over his contender, Rep. Collin Allred. However, it is far from a done deal. FiveThirtyEight's survey aggregator shows that, in the latest...

Ted Cruz's chances of keeping his Texas Senate seat against Democrat challenger Colin Allred

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Passaic County, NJ

Morristown Minute

PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. - Two correctional officers from Passaic County, Sergeants Jose Gonzalez, 45, and Donald Vinales, 38, were indicted by a federal grand jury today for their alleged involvement in the assault of a pretrial detainee and subsequent conspiracy to obstruct justice, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Correctional Officers Indicted: Civil Rights Violation, Obstruction of Justice, Assault

InsideEdition

As part of a plea agreement, Amber Jordan will spend 50 years behind bars.

Texas Woman Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Murder of Woman Who She Said She Killed While High

NIL On SI

Standout volleyball player partners with H-E-B in a groundbreaking NIL deal, blending her athletic prowess with community impact.

Texas Volleyball Star Signs Grocery Store NIL Deal

NewsBreak

Texas has removed a million people from the voter rolls. Why are we finding out now?

It might be hard to believe, but Election Day is now just over nine weeks away. As Nov. 5 rapidly approaches, top Texas officials have been...

Texas has removed a million people from the voter rolls. Why are we finding out now?

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