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Gov. Abbott Appoints Robert Howden as Secretary of State
Gov. Abbott Appoints Robert Howden as Secretary of State
Longtime Abbott adviser will oversee Texas elections as legal and legislative battles over the state's primary system continue.
14 Consecutive Months of Zero Releases at Southwest Border
14 Consecutive Months of Zero Releases at Southwest Border
DHS attributed the success to President Trump’s border security policies.
US Attorney Reitz Announces Preliminary Findings in Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
US Attorney Reitz Announces Preliminary Findings in Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
The FBI, DHS, and Texas Rangers continue separate investigations into the incident. 
Irving ISD Trustees Put Nearly $1 Billion Bond Package Before Residents

Irving ISD Trustees Put Nearly $1 Billion Bond Package Before Residents

The bond package will appear on the November 3 ballot. 

Fort Bend County Grand Jury Indicts Arcola Mayor on Five Felonies
Fort Bend County Grand Jury Indicts Arcola Mayor on Five Felonies
Fred Burton was arrested this week on five felony charges tied to two elections and a city contract dispute.
Fort Worth Weighs Data Center Pause as Zoning Rules Sent Back to Council
Fort Worth Weighs Data Center Pause as Zoning Rules Sent Back to Council
With data centers drawing scrutiny across Texas, Fort Worth is debating setbacks, cooling systems, and even restrictions on crypto-mining operations...
Hidalgo County Woman Convicted in Bribery Scheme
Hidalgo County Woman Convicted in Bribery Scheme
Prosecutors said the bribes were intended to help fund her sister's judicial campaign. 
Texarkana Officers Not Liable in Death of Felon With Undiagnosed Condition, Court Rules
Texarkana Officers Not Liable in Death of Felon With Undiagnosed Condition, Court Rules
The officers mistook the emergency for extreme exhaustion after he ran a half mile from campus police.
US Rep. Self Proposes Legislation To Limit Automated License Plate Readers Reach
US Rep. Self Proposes Legislation To Limit Automated License Plate Readers Reach
The PRIVACY Act would require federal agencies to obtain warrants before accessing ALPR databases.
AG Paxton Secures Settlement With Genetic Testing Company Over Privacy Concerns
AG Paxton Secures Settlement With Genetic Testing Company Over Privacy Concerns
Texas will receive more than $1.2 million from the settlement. 

Local Government Demands Permit Information From Oncor
Local Government Demands Permit Information From Oncor
The Erath County Judge requested proof of incidental take permits from Oncor for a proposed extra-high-voltage transmission line pathway.
Sea Drone Company Saronic Announces $3.2 Billion Texas Shipyard
Sea Drone Company Saronic Announces $3.2 Billion Texas Shipyard
The company says the project is aimed at strengthening U.S. shipbuilding as autonomous vessels play an increasingly prominent role in modern warfare.