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November 9, 2023

TX voters reject proposal to extend judicial retirement age

Texas voters rejected Proposition 13 on Tuesday, which aimed to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges by four years. The proposal was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin.

November 8, 2023

2 Americans, 5 illegal migrants killed after human smuggling car hits SUV: authorities

Eight people, including two Americans and five illegal migrants, killed after human smuggler's vehicle crashes into an SUV in Batesville, Texas, authorities said.

November 8, 2023

Texas head-on crash involving human smuggler evading authorities kills 8, including 2 Americans, police say

Eight people were killed Wednesday when a human smuggler carrying illegal immigrants in a car crashed into an SUV in Texas, authorities said.

November 8, 2023

Armed Texas store owner defends self in shootout with would-be robbers, video shows

A store owner in Mesquite, Texas, said he only had seconds to react after two hooded suspects entered his shop and pointed guns at him last week.

November 8, 2023

Trans student kicked out of lead role in ‘Oklahoma!’ after principal claims casting violates new policy

A Texas high school removed a trans male from a starring role in its upcoming production of "Oklahoma!" as the casting violated a new school policy.

November 8, 2023

Texas real estate developer faces new charges following AG Ken Paxton scandal

Nate Paul, a Texas-based real estate developer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding business partners in addition to making false statements to mortgage lenders.

November 8, 2023

Shelter-in-place-order reduced to 1 mile radius after Texas chemical explosion

A shelter-in-place order was in effect around Shepherd, Texas, after an explosion at a chemical plant sent billowing black smoke into the sky.

November 8, 2023

Texas voters overwhelmingly approve measure greenlighting more fossil fuel development

Texans voted overwhelmingly in favor of a ballot measure greenlighting a billion-dollar program to ensure the state develops more fossil fuel power generation.

November 8, 2023

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

A growing number of American school districts are shifting to year-round calendars as states offer incentives for the modified calendar in hopes of combating learning loss.

November 8, 2023

Israeli restaurant in Texas damaged by burglar who entered by drilling hole through concrete roof

Taste of Tel Aviv in Houston, Texas, is picking up the pieces after the Israeli restaurant was burglarized and vandalized by a thief who entered by drilling a hole in the roof.