Tag: Texas
Texas puts man to death for a retired professor’s killing in its 600th execution since 1982
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Edward Busby Jr. was executed on a Thursday evening, marking a significant milestone as the 600th person put to death in...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton blocks more than 130 cities from raising property taxes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a firm stance against property tax increases that he deems unlawful, recently notifying over 130 cities in...
Census: As North Texas’ far-flung towns grow, Dallas and its bigger suburbs shrink
Fewer people are moving to Texas cities amid the country’s broader immigration slowdown, but the state remains home to some of the fastest-growing cities...
Texas congressional candidates spar over antisemitism allegations ahead of Democratic runoff race
SAN ANTONIO – The Democratic runoff race for U.S. Congressional District 35 has escalated into a contentious debate surrounding allegations of antisemitism and the...
Former Texas lottery director was indicted by grand jury before case got dismissed
Gary Grief, the former executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, found himself at the center of a legal controversy after being indicted by...
‘Fought like hell’ | Houston Methodist worker attacked in Texas Medical Center garage, now recovering at home
In a shocking incident that unfolded in a Houston hospital garage, a young man was stabbed, prompting quick action from coworkers nearby. The victim,...