A federal immigration agent shot and injured a man in Austin, who was reported to be in serious but stable condition on Sunday afternoon, according to city officials. The incident occurred following a brief foot chase, as detailed by Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis during a news conference. The individual, struck by a single gunshot…
In response to a perceived failure in the news industry, John Thornton, the founder of the Texas Tribune, invested $1 million of his personal funds in 2008, leading to the establishment of the Tribune in 2009. This initiative not only succeeded but also set a precedent that inspired newsrooms nationwide. Throughout his life, John dedicated…
In a significant development for border security funding, the Trump administration has allocated $7.5 billion to Texas as reimbursement for expenses incurred during President Joe Biden’s term. This decision was announced by Governor Greg Abbott following approval by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The release of these funds comes…
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed a surrogate’s effort to retain custody of a child she delivered, allowing the biological parents to transfer their medically fragile infant to California for necessary medical care. On Thursday, the court denied McKenna West’s appeal, which sought to prevent the biological parents from relocating their one-month-old son from Texas…
A federal judge has temporarily halted a move by Texas Republicans to limit participation in GOP primary elections to only those voters registered with the party. This decision was made by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who is based in Amarillo. In his ruling, Judge Kacsmaryk indicated that he anticipates the state’s Republican Party will…
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced on Thursday that he will not support Bo French in his bid for Texas railroad commissioner, following controversial remarks made by French on social media. The comments, which labeled Asian students at the University of Texas as a “problem,” have drawn significant criticism from both sides of the political aisle….
Bo French, a controversial candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, sparked national outrage this week after making a racist comment about a group of South Asian students during a Longhorns game on social media. This incident has unexpectedly brought attention to the regulatory agency, which is not widely understood by the public. The post has…
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…
