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January 23

Texas posthumously exonerates Tommy Lee Walker, executed 70 years prior for rape and murder of White woman

Dallas County exonerated Tommy Lee Walker, a Black man wrongfully executed in 1956 for rape and murder after a coerced confession and all-White jury trial.

January 23

GOP Rep Gonzales says video of kids exposes Dem ‘grandstanding’ over conditions at Texas ICE facility

Rep. Tony Gonzales shared a video of a Texas ICE facility showing children with computers, countering Democratic claims of "cages" and poor conditions.

January 23

Former Uvalde school officer says he doesn't regret actions after not guilty verdict

Former Uvalde officer speaks out after acquittal, says he has no regrets about his actions during deadly 2022 school shooting that left 21 people dead.

January 23

Houston school district trying to woo parents while losing students amid school choice competition

The Houston Independent School District lost 16,000 students over two years, reflecting nationwide enrollment drops in large urban districts as families seek education alternatives.

January 21

Jury reaches verdict in ex-Uvalde school officer trial

A jury acquitted former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales, accused of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment in the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. (Credit: Pool)

January 21

Jealous Texas woman allegedly launches 25-pound gym weight at romantic rival in fitness center

A jealous woman allegedly hurled a 25-pound weight at her romantic rival's head during a gym confrontation in Houston. The victim narrowly escaped serious injury.

January 21

Jasmine Crockett urges consumers to boycott Target so their 'numbers go down' after DEI rollback

Texas Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett supported boycotts of Target over its DEI rollback while speaking on "COSIGN Conversations" Monday.

January 20

Jasmine Crockett hits back at liberal critics of her Senate bid, suggests they might be getting paid

Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett fired back at critics questioning her Senate campaign, claiming the doubters are "afraid" of her actually winning.

January 20

California’s looming capital flight problem could reshape state in 3 key areas

California’s proposed billionaire tax is fueling capital flight, raising concerns over the state’s budget, tax base and political power.

January 20

ICE says immigrant who died in Texas detention center committed suicide

ICE said that an immigrant who was found dead at an immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, last week had killed himself, as authorities continue to investigate.