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NRG Energy Awarded $562 Million From Texas Energy Fund for Baytown Natural Gas Plant
The plant is projected to power more than 180,000 homes by 2028.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Step Up Security at Texas Churches
Texas has taken several steps in recent years to allow churches more freedom to protect themselves and their congregants.
UNT Police Agree To Protect Conservative Student
A recording revealed that police originally asked the student to create a safety plan.
Austin ISD School Custodian Arrested for Child Sex Crime
Agustin Lopez is charged with indecency with a child, a felony.
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Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Former U.S. Army soldier Enrique Jauregui has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assisting in the transportation of illegal aliens for monetary gain, after being caught and arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in late November. Fellow soldiers, Angel Palma...
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
Austin Independent School District is moving forward with several changes aimed at improving the district’s financial outlook. According to KVUE, Superintendent Matias Segura sent an email to parents on Wednesday outlining district plans to “reorganize” the central...
Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriff’s Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
A coalition of drug prevention organizations and the Sheriff’s Association of Texas have sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to sign legislation banning THC as the deadline for the governor to veto legislation approaches. In the letter, the groups argue that...
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
A teacher and coach in Medina Independent School District is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. Bradley Thomas Love, 26, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20...
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
State Sen. Kelly Hancock has officially entered the race for Texas Comptroller with the backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, resigning from the Senate and being sworn in as chief clerk of the agency by outgoing Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The move is designed to sidestep a 2002...
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the once-powerful and well-funded tort reform group that has long played a major role in state politics, is undergoing internal leadership changes after a legislative session widely seen as a failure for the organization’s agenda. In a press...
KP George Switches Parties as Legal Troubles Mount in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has switched from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party amid legal scrutiny and felony charges, prompting critics to question whether the move is motivated by mere political expedience. George officially announced his departure...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation aimed at increasing funding for Texas’ water infrastructure on Wednesday at the Engineering Products Facility in Lubbock. Senate Bill 7 places oversight and funding for water infrastructure development under the purview of the Texas...
General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After Paxton Investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has secured an agreement with food manufacturer General Mills to remove petroleum-based artificial colors from its products. On Wednesday, General Mills announced plans to remove the artificial dyes from its U.S. cereals and...