The family of Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old pregnant woman from San Antonio who succumbed to preeclampsia, has initiated a lawsuit claiming that Texas’ abortion laws contributed to her tragic death. Walker died at 20 weeks into her pregnancy, and the lawsuit targets Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is also a U.S. Senate candidate, Texas…
FORT WORTH — The remnants of grasslands and ranch land have been reduced to black ash, charred tree debris, and lingering smoke. After more than 23 days, the wildfire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is still ablaze but is now fully contained. This means that response teams have successfully eliminated all fuel sources along…
State and federal law enforcement officials have announced charges against seven individuals accused of participating in federal elections despite lacking the necessary citizenship qualifications. This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny over voting eligibility in Texas. The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has referred 117 potential cases of noncitizen voting to the Texas Attorney General for…
The president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Pablo Vegas, faced backlash this week after a proposed contract that could have granted him up to $6.4 million next year was brought to light. Following strong criticism from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Vegas announced that the contract would not be executed, and…
As Don Huffines transitioned into his role as the new Texas comptroller this summer, he took the initiative to meet with key staff members to familiarize himself with their responsibilities. Accompanying him was his recently appointed deputy, Noah Betz. Betz, a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in business administration, has quickly…
ODESSA — On Tuesday, a legislative committee will convene to hear from the Texas Railroad Commission as the agency prepares to revise its regulations concerning inactive oil and gas wells, a requirement established by state law. The Railroad Commission is responsible for overseeing oil and gas production in Texas, which includes managing nearly 160,000 inactive…
On Sunday, Bo French, the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, stirred controversy by posting a series of inflammatory social media messages targeting students of color who were celebrating at a University of Texas football game. His remarks have prompted significant backlash within his party just weeks ahead of the November election. The day after…
In a recent campaign advertisement, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has employed familiar elements from the state’s college football culture to satirize Democratic candidates as the November elections approach. The ad, which seems to be AI-generated, raises questions about the use of university branding in political contexts. Texas universities have strict regulations regarding the use…
A Texas judge has denied custody to an Alaskan surrogate in her pursuit of guardianship over a medically fragile infant she delivered in Dallas. This ruling has prompted the surrogate, McKenna West, to seek intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court following an unfavorable decision from Texas courts. In a filing submitted on Wednesday, West’s attorneys…
DALLAS — At the GOP midterm convention, Texas Republicans presented a dual narrative regarding the economy, juxtaposing their achievements with the challenges faced by voters. They highlighted popular initiatives such as tax breaks for workers in the tip and overtime sectors as evidence of the party’s commitment to supporting working families, while attributing the ongoing…
