Jessica Jackson was expected to be released from Dallas County jail just in time for last year’s holiday season. Arrested in early December on charges of misdemeanor drug possession and violating parole, she was eligible for release after being credited with time served for a prior aggravated robbery sentence. The court ruled on December 19…
Starting April 1, new restrictions will take effect for food stamp recipients in Texas, impacting millions of residents. Senate Bill 379, part of Governor Greg Abbott’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, prohibits the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing sweetened beverages and candy. Governor Abbott highlighted the significance of this legislation,…
Candidates in over 30 state and federal contests are set to compete again in the runoff elections on May 26, following their inability to secure a majority of votes in the March Republican and Democratic primaries. Notable races include Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge against U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with several contenders for various…
The ongoing criminal trial related to the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting is facing delays due to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) refusal to provide testimony. This impasse has been a point of contention for both the defense and the prosecution. Local prosecutors have spent nearly a…
Harris County commissioners are set to cast their votes on Thursday regarding a proposal that would establish a formal process for labor organizations to advocate for increased salaries and address workplace policies and grievances for county employees. If approved, this policy would mark a significant milestone as the first of its kind in any Texas…
The Trump administration designated extensive areas of federal land along the southern border, including the region between Sunland Park and Columbus, New Mexico, as national defense zones. This decision was part of an effort to address what the former president deemed a national emergency, transferring control of the land to the military for the purpose…
MARION COUNTY — Bob Sanders navigates the rugged dirt roads of his expansive 1,100-acre ranch in a weathered burgundy Chevrolet Suburban. The engine growls as his renowned cattle operation, known for its wagyu beef, unfolds around him. A shotgun rests in the passenger seat, while worn binoculars sit on the dashboard. The gently rolling pasture,…
In 2022, Beto O’Rourke made headlines with his bold statement, “Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15,” a pledge that followed the tragic El Paso shooting and would later shadow his campaign for governor. Fast forward four years, and the Republican Party is now focusing its energy on discrediting James Talarico, whose 2021 assertion…
An Afghan man who assisted U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan passed away on Saturday, just a day after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This information was confirmed by a veterans organization advocating for Afghans who aided the United States. This incident marks at least the seventh death of an individual in…
Following the 2022 primaries, Republican enthusiasm surged from Austin to Washington, D.C., as GOP turnout in the Rio Grande Valley exceeded previous midterm elections by more than double. This increase was attributed to years of strategic outreach to candidates and Hispanic voters in South Texas. Fast forward four years, and Democrats are now experiencing a…
