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Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration in 7 Texas Counties After Deadly Storm
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for ‘robust action,’ citing ‘extensive damage caused by these severe storms, historic river flooding, and tornadoes.’
Severe Storm Floods Communities Around Houston, Closing Schools
Officials expect the storm to inundate areas from Louisiana east into Florida and North Carolina throughout May 17 and into the weekend.
Full Fifth Circuit Hears Arguments Over the Fate of Texas’ Floating Border Wall
An attorney representing Texas says the states has the right to defend itself from ‘invasion.’
US Power Grid May Become Unreliable This Summer, Watchdog Warns
A third of the country is facing an ‘elevated risk of blackouts’ soon, an industry expert said.
Over 800,000 Customers in Texas Are Without Electricity After Severe Storms
The state’s grid operator warned about a possible electricity emergency between Friday and Saturday.
Texas Judge Orders New Election for Harris County Judicial Seat
The number of illegal votes counted in the 2022 election ‘cast doubt on the true outcome,’ the judge found.
Texas Governor Welcomes Former California Police Officers to ‘Law and Order’ State
Though it’s unclear how many officers have left the state in recent years, staffing shortages exist in many departments across California.
Texas Public Universities Save Millions of Dollars After Slashing DEI Jobs
Texas law prohibits public colleges and universities from establishing or maintaining a diversity, equity, and inclusion office.
Barge Strikes Galveston Bridge, Causes Oil Spill and Structural Damage
The Pelican Island Bridge connects Galveston Island to Pelican Island, home to Texas A&M Galveston, which temporarily lost power.
Tennessee Couple Killed in Shootout in Texas After Trying to Smuggle $3M Worth of Cocaine
The couple had been under investigation in Putnam County, Tennessee, after selling drugs to undercover detectives.
Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies After Ejection Seat Activates During Ground Operations
The instructor pilot died from his injuries early on Tuesday.
Jackson Dissents as Supreme Court Rejects Petition From Death Row Inmate
Most justices opted to turn down a request from a man on death row.
Near-Collision of Southwest, FedEx Planes Triggers Safety Investigation
The February 2023 incident is one of several near-collisions of planes at major US airports over the past year as the FAA grapples with a hiring shortage.
Texas Program to Compensate Ranchers, Farmers for Border-Related Crime Damage
Landowner Compensation Program will provide up to $75,000 in compensation for damage to farms and ranches.
Men Linked to Congressman Admit to Conspiring With Him to Launder Money
Rep. Henry Cueller’s former campaign manager and a consultant have pleaded guilty.
Over 124 Pounds of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized in El Paso in 1 Week
Drugs pouring over the border present a geopolitical concern with China being the main producer of precursor chemicals that are needed to make fentanyl.
GOP-Led States File Motion to Block New ATF Gun Owner Rule Set to Take Effect This Month
The motion comes after Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the ATF’s final rule.
Houston Police Chief Retires Amid Probe Into Thousands of Dropped Cases
An investigation found more than 264,000 cases were not investigated as officers assigned an internal code that cited lack of personnel.
Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Jan. 6 Secures Nearly $400,000 in Settlement
Former Bexar County Lt. Roxanne Mathai has won a large settlement after suing her former employer.
