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Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
McALLEN — Filomena Leo began to weep this week as she reminisced about her late husband William “Billy” Leo and how he would encourage their neighbors to vote. Billy Leo, who died in 2018, was at one point mayor of La Joya, a Rio Grande Valley city of about 4,600 people, and Hidalgo County clerk — among several other public roles he held in South Texas. ...
Texas State Police takes cue from ICE, invests heavily on controversial surveillance technology
During the last few months, cutting-edge technology has increasingly made its way to border surveillance, with everything from risk-based facial recognition to surveillance blimps being used by authorities to control ports of entry in the southern border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been at the forefront, investing $2.7 million...
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
BEWARE: IRS Says Thousands Of Texas Taxpayers Could Face Jail Time
Uncle Sam might be looking for you very soon in Texas. News Week released the statement saying how the IRS was warning thousands of taxpayers who could find themselves behind bars. TEXANS COULD BE LOOKING AT SERIOUS JAIL TIME! Thousands of individuals who have filed taxes with returns to receive high refunds could be in very deep waters...
Texas Cities' Watery Woes: Houston, Dallas, and More Lose 88 Billion Gallons to Leaky Pipes
Amid the scorching heat and the age-old infrastructure, Texas cities are watching their water slip away in billions of gallons, a critical resource going to waste at a time when conservation should be at the forefront of municipal strategies; Houston leads the pack with a staggering loss of 31.8 billion gallons last year, as detailed in self-reported water loss audits, while San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso also face significant leaks, combining to a state total of roughly 88 billion gallons lost, according to a recent Governing report.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Mississippi driver arrested in Texas after 17 illegals found hidden inside truck
A Mississippi driver has been arrested in Texas on charges of human smuggling after authorities discovered 17 illegal immigrants hidden inside a truck. The arrest was announced on Thursday by Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who shared the details on social media. The driver was reportedly found operating a “cloned” Lowe’s work truck in Kinney County, a tactic often used to avoid detection.
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
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