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April 2, 2024

Texas university clears DEI offices, lays off employees in light of new state law: report

The University of Texas at Austin reportedly laid off 60 employees who worked in their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, in compliance with state law.

April 2, 2024

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard on flights coordinated by DeSantis can sue aviation company

A federal judge has ruled that migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard in 2022 can sue the aviation company, saying they were targeted because of their ethnic background.

April 2, 2024

Uvalde mayor resigns citing health issues in wake of controversial report on 2022 school shooting

Cody Smith, mayor of Uvalde, has resigned due to 'unexpected health issues,' two years after the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 21 dead.

April 1, 2024

Refinery fire in Texas Panhandle injures 2

Two Phillips 66 employees were injured Monday after a fire broke out at the company's Borger, Texas, refinery. The blaze was extinguished in less than two hours.

April 1, 2024

Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas

The CDC announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.

April 1, 2024

Florida police officers complete grocery delivery after arresting delivery driver

Two police officers in Florida decided to finish the job of a grocery delivery driver after arresting him last week, doorbell camera video shows.

April 1, 2024

Texas federal court rejects policy aimed at curbing 'judge shopping'

A Texas federal court has chosen not to adopt a recent policy aimed at curbing "judge shopping." The decision was announced by Chief U.S. District Judge David Godbey.

April 1, 2024

Texas judge orders release of migrants accused of storming southern border: report

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf on the need to reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' and end catch and release policies on illegal immigration

March 31, 2024

Illegal migrants accused in border stampede released by El Paso judge on Easter Sunday: report

A judge in El Paso has ordered the release of the illegal migrants charged with overrunning Texas National Guard soldiers at Gate 36 on March 21.

March 31, 2024

Family witnesses gator munching on prey at Texas beach: 'Without a care in the world'

Fishing enthusiast Hunter Ham recently captured footage of an alligator on a Texas beach eating a bull redfish. Gators are primarily freshwater creatures.