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Texas Death Penalty Debate: Analysis of ‘A Hanging on Backbone Creek’
Rick Hill embarked on a new career in 2015 in East Texas as the Brazos County justice of the peace. Despite his lack of...
Lawsuit Filed by Texas AG Against Homeless Navigation Center in South Austin
A lawsuit has been filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against a south Austin homeless navigation center for allegedly operating as a common...
Texas Truancy: 12,000+ Kids Sent to Court, Untracked Outcomes
More than 86,000 Texas teens have been sent to court for missing school since lawmakers’ 2015 reforms made truancy a civil matter, rather than...
APD Officer’s Sentencing Hearing Continued for Deadly Conduct Charge
The sentencing hearing for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, who was found guilty of deadly conduct by a jury last month, continued on Monday...
Protecting Ballot Secrecy: Texas Lawmakers’ Silence on Addressing Threats
Texas officials had to act quickly this year to address gaps in new election transparency laws that could have compromised the secrecy of voters'...
Travis County DA’s Security Concerns: Revealing Threats and Reasons
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has revealed details about threats made against District Attorney Jose Garza and the reasons why the Travis County...
Potential Supreme Court Nominees: Two Texas Judges in Consideration
Cabinet appointments are not the only thing being closely watched in the lead up to the second Trump term. The president-elect’s appointment of three...
Reform Needed: 13-Year-Old’s Strangulation Death Exposes Flaws in Texas Inquest System
In Marble Falls, Texas, the tragic death of 13-year-old Daynon Lewis in 1965 has resurfaced after nearly 60 years, sparking discussions about the flaws...
Texas Lawmakers Begin Filing Bills for 2025 Legislative Session
Texas lawmakers have begun filing bills for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. In just over two months, these lawmakers will convene in Austin to...
Travis County now provides attorneys for arrested individuals
Travis County, located in Texas, has recently implemented a program to provide attorneys for individuals who have been arrested. This initiative comes after numerous...
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Keller ISD Controversy: District Attorney Receives Complaints Over Split Talks
Keller ISD Controversy: District Attorney Receives Complaints Over Split TalksKELLER, Texas - Recent developments have shed light on the ongoing controversy surrounding Keller Independent...
