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November 29, 2023

Texas Gov Abbott says state will continue to send migrants to sanctuary cities until Biden acts on border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state will continue to bus migrants to Democratically-led cities to bring the border crisis to the attention of the Biden administration.

November 29, 2023

Fort Worth approves $3.5 million settlement to child who witnessed fatal police shooting

The Fort Worth City Council has approved a $3.5 million settlement for Zion Carr, an 8-year-old who witnessed his aunt being fatally shot by a police officer.

November 29, 2023

6 inmates murder fellow prisoner at Texas jail, officials concerned over potential retaliation: sheriff

Jail officials in El Paso, Texas, separated inmates into "lock-down" cells over concerns of retaliation for the murder of Jesus Torres, authorities said.

November 28, 2023

Texas judge Lina Hidalgo slapped with criminal abuse of office complaint day after visit with VP Kamala Harris

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who received support from Vice President Harris, is now facing a criminal complaint about abuse of office.

November 28, 2023

Texas school district removes convicted prostitute from multiple roles, including oversight of sex-ed

A Texas school district told Ashley Ketcherside that she could no longer serve on school committees after it was learned she was convicted of prostitution.

November 28, 2023

Texas abortion ban challenged as oral arguments begin

A group of patients and doctors in Texas is challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, arguing that it endangers women's lives, particularly those with medical conditions.

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.

November 27, 2023

Auto thefts continue to rise in Austin, more than 3 years after city defunded police department

Austin, Texas saw a 43% increase in auto thefts in October 2023, compared to October 2022, which is a trend that continues to rise after the police department was defunded in 2020.

November 27, 2023

US suspends, reduces vehicle processing along southern border at select Texas and Arizona ports of entry

U.S. CBP suspended vehicle processing at one port of entry in Texas while reducing processing at an entry point in Arizona in response to a surge in migrant encounters.

November 27, 2023

The House ‘misunderstood’ parents rights bill: State Rep. Brad Buckley

Republican Texas State Rep. Brad Buckley explains Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for school choice on ‘FOX & Friends.’