Texas Governor Pardons Man in Fatal Shooting of Protester in 2020
Gov. Abbott pardoned a man who fatally shot a protester during a 2020 BLM protest, citing self-defense and the strong 'stand your ground' law in Texas. [ more ]
Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists - Not Migrants
Residents of Eagle Pass, Texas view Governor Abbott and the convoy of Christian nationalists as the real invaders in their community.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration, allowing Border Patrol agents to cut the razor wire laid by Texas along the Rio Grande. [ more ]
Greg Abbott declares Texas' right to self-defense 'supersedes federal statutes' as he battles Biden admin over razor wire at border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott asserts that the state's right to self-defense supersedes federal statutes regarding border security.
Abbott argues that the failure of the federal government to protect Texas from an invasion gives the state the constitutional authority to defend itself. [ more ]
Dangerously low temperatures worsen migrant crisis in Chicago
Chicago is facing a humanitarian crisis as it receives new arrivals of asylum seekers sent north by Texas Governor Greg Abbott despite dangerously low winter temperatures.
More than 15,400 asylum seekers are currently in Chicago shelters, with nearly 250 sheltering at O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago officials are calling for support from the federal government and cooperation from Abbott to address the ongoing crisis. [ more ]
I am a trans man incarcerated in a woman's prison where feminism is a four-letter word
The existing structures of feminism in Texas face challenges due to conservative and Confederate ideals, impacting marginalized groups like transgender inmates. [ more ]
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Top Biglaw Firm Opens Another Texas Outpost With The Help Of Some Lateral Partners
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is expanding its presence in Texas by opening an office in Dallas, focusing on private equity, M&A, and transactional work in the energy and non-energy sectors. [ more ]
Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits | amNewYork
Grupo Frontera, a local band from Texas, gained viral fame on TikTok leading to hits, accolades, and collaborations with big names in the music industry. [ more ]
'We never got paid': SpaceX contractors call out unpaid bills
SpaceX's expansion is benefiting rural areas in Texas, particularly around Boca Chica, through the development of launch facilities and office buildings. [ more ]
Texas is warned of blackout risk as sun sets this summer
Power failures risk is elevated in North America, especially in Texas, due to high demand, generator shutdowns, and dwindling reserves at sunset. [ more ]
Second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US confirmed
A person who had direct contact with dairy cattle tested positive for avian flu in Texas, the first case linked to dairy cattle in the US.
The risk for the general public remains low, and health authorities are monitoring the situation with continued surveillance and preparedness efforts. [ more ]
Trump Calls on States to Deploy National Guard to Texas As State Clashes With Federal Government Over Border Crisis
Former President Donald Trump called on Republican-controlled states to send National Guard troops to Texas to help repel migrants at the southern border.
Trump accused President Joe Biden of aiding and abetting a massive invasion of illegal migrants. [ more ]
Body found in same Austin lake where other deceased individuals discovered in recent months
A body was found in Lady Bird Lake in Texas, where multiple bodies have been discovered in recent months.
At least five people have been found dead in the lake since last year, and authorities have downplayed speculation of a serial killer being involved. [ more ]
A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors
Students in Texas are hiding a secret bookshelf filled with challenged or banned books in their public school.
The Texas State Board of Education has passed a policy banning sexually explicit or educationally unsuitable books in public schools, resulting in teachers losing their jobs or facing pressure to resign. [ more ]
Texas book ban law is likely unconstitutional, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that a Texas law requiring booksellers to review books for sexual content before selling them to schools is likely unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.
The Texas law, known as the READER Act, requires vendors to rate books for sexually explicit or sexually relevant material and restricts the sale and circulation of such materials in school libraries. [ more ]
Texas book ban law is likely unconstitutional, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that a Texas law requiring booksellers to review books for sexual content before selling them to schools is likely unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.
The Texas law, known as the READER Act, requires vendors to rate books for sexually explicit or sexually relevant material and restricts the sale and circulation of such materials in school libraries. [ more ]
Texas AG seeks transgender records in Georgia as part of his wider probe
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested medical records from a Georgia telehealth clinic that provides gender-affirming care.
Paxton's request is seen as an attempt to intimidate providers of gender-affirming care and families seeking care outside of Texas and other states with bans. [ more ]
Daywatch: Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of 8 in Joliet found dead in Texas
A man wanted in the fatal shootings of eight people in the Joliet area was found dead by U.S. Marshals in Texas after he took his own life.
Law enforcement officials had launched a manhunt for the suspect after eight people were killed at three locations in the Joliet area since Sunday. [ more ]
Dangerously low temperatures worsen migrant crisis in Chicago
Chicago is facing a humanitarian crisis as it receives new arrivals of asylum seekers sent north by Texas Governor Greg Abbott despite dangerously low winter temperatures.
More than 15,400 asylum seekers are currently in Chicago shelters, with nearly 250 sheltering at O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago officials are calling for support from the federal government and cooperation from Abbott to address the ongoing crisis. [ more ]
Dangerously low temperatures worsen migrant crisis in Chicago
Chicago is facing a humanitarian crisis as it receives new arrivals of asylum seekers sent north by Texas Governor Greg Abbott despite dangerously low winter temperatures.
More than 15,400 asylum seekers are currently in Chicago shelters, with nearly 250 sheltering at O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago officials are calling for support from the federal government and cooperation from Abbott to address the ongoing crisis. [ more ]
Appeals Court Upholds Block of Texas Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books
A federal appeals court has affirmed that a Texas law requiring ratings on books sold to school libraries is unconstitutional.
The law, titled the 'Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act,' would likely result in bans on literary classics and books depicting LGBTQ characters. [ more ]
Texas's anti-LGBTQ+ book ban law blocked by federal court
A federal appeals court has issued an injunction against part of Texas' book-banning law that requires book vendors to rate books for 'sexually explicit' and 'sexually relevant' materials.
Two Texas bookstores, along with several book associations, filed a lawsuit against the law, claiming it is overbroad and a violation of their free speech rights. [ more ]