Governor Greg Abbott recently signed a bill that bans vaccine and mask mandates across Texas along with COVID-19 lockdowns, but some opponents of COVID-19 restrictions say the bill does not go far...
Officials Urge Abbott to Invoke Invasion Clause
AP Newsย reports that former Trump officials Ken Cuccinelli and Tom Homan are allegedly pressuring Texas Governor Greg Abbott to declare an invasion at the southern border to limit the flow of...
Is Buc-eeโs Coming To Hillsboro?
Is there a new Bucc-ee's coming to Hillsboro? Many road-weary travelers, as well as locals, are hoping so. While not set in stone, the gas station chain that boasts famously clean bathrooms and a...
By Amy Jones | Apr 11, 2022
City Considers Contract to Promote Vaccinations
On April 7, Austin City Council considered a $15 million contract with a marketing firm to take over public relations and communications regarding COVID-19. Since the pandemic began, Austin's...
Top 10 Sex Offender Captured in Mexico
One of theย top 10 most wanted sex offendersย in Texas is now in Pecos County Jail, according to the Pecos County Sheriff's Office. Local authorities, acting on information from an anonymous tip...
Texas to Send Unlawful Migrants to D.C.
On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to discuss his response to the expected influx of unlawful migrants after the Biden administration ends the Title 42 border policy on May...
Two Lightning Strikes Spark Fires
Two separate lightning strikes ignited fires on the night of April 4, damaging homes and a pallet yard. The first lightning-resultant fire occurred at a residence in the 1800 block of Broken Bend...
DFPS Reports 104 Foster Children Dead
The Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) released a report earlier this month detailing the deaths of 104 adolescents in the foster care system since 2020. These numbers are on...
Tax Bills Rise Despite Property Tax ‘Reforms’
In 2019, Texas lawmakers vowed to cut property taxes and raise the State'sย share of the cost of public education. They passed legislation intended to do just that. However, a recent analysis from...
Trump Visiting Texas During American Freedom Tour
Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will be visiting Texas this Springย for his American Freedom Tour. The American Freedom Tour is a series of campaign-style events that aim to keep...
H-E-B Partners With Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
A new partnership announced on April 5 between the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation and H-E-B will work toward preserving wildlife habitats and natural resources in the Lone Star State....
1 Million Unlawful Migrant Encounters Expected
The immigration crisis on the U.S. border is intensifying, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security revealed it had seen a surge in the number of unlawful migrants attempting to cross the border.
Texas Central Delinquent on Property Taxes
Texas Central’s proposed high-speed rail from Dallas to Houston has hit another snag as the company is allegedly delinquent on over $600,000 in property taxes.
Firefighters Continue to Extinguish Texas Wildfires
Firefighters from over thirty states are currently working to put out wildfires across the state of Texas, according to Texas A&M Forest Service, the state’s largest firefighting agency.
Serial Bank Robbery Suspect Federally Charged
An Albuquerque man has been charged with bank robbery in Texas and is suspected of additional bank robberies in Arizona, New Mexico, Mississippi, and California, according to U.S. Attorney for the...
Former Texas High School Student Receives $90k in Pledge Lawsuit
In Houston, Texas, a former high school student has settled a lawsuit against a teacher regarding a dispute over the Pledge of Allegiance. The $90,000 settlement, which the Texas Association of...
Astroworld Festival Victims Accuse Travis Scott of Violating Gag Order
Attorneys representing some of those killed and injured during the deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival incident are accusing Travis Scott of violating a gag order in an effort to influence possible...
By Mary Dada | Mar 31, 2022
U.S. Army Soldiers Get Prison Sentence for Smuggling Unlawful Migrants
According to U.S Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery, two active-duty soldiers stationed at Fort Hood have beenย sentenced to federal prison for participating in an unlawful migrant-smuggling operation....
Texas Wildfires Continue to Burn
Wildfires continue to plague the Lone Star State. The latest reports show eleven active fires are currently burning, and so far, approximately 164,527 acres have been affected by wildfires in March....
By Amy Jones | Mar 30, 2022
Man Admits to Illegal Gambling Businesses and Military Equipment Theft
A man from Corpus Christi pleaded guilty to operating two illegal gambling businesses and for being involved in military equipment theft.ย
Local Public Library Employee Receives National Award
An employee at the Arlington Public Library has received a national award for her work as the community programming librarian. According to information shared on the city of Arlington's Twitter...
By Mary Dada | Mar 30, 2022