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November 9, 2023

Texas office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz vandalized over her support of Israel: 'I make no apologies'

The office of U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas was vandalized with pro-Hamas messages this week over her support for Israel, she said.

November 9, 2023

GOP lawmaker affirms ‘unwavering’ support for Israel after Texas office vandalized

GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz said Thursday that her Texas office was targeted with anti-Israel graffiti after she affirmed her support for the Jewish state.

November 9, 2023

Texas House GOP lawmakers put squeeze on Senate Republicans' border security plan

House Republicans are signaling that the Senate GOP's border security proposal has fallen short, despite Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer panning it as too extreme.

November 9, 2023

Texas death row inmate speaks out after 'shocking' last-minute stay of execution

Texas death row inmate William Speer went to prison after murdering a friend's father when he was 16, then killed another inmate while incarcerated.

November 9, 2023

Texas chemical plant explosion cause revealed after shelter-in-place order lifted

The air quality in surrounding Shepherd, Texas, is being monitored after an explosion at a chemical plant sent billowing black smoke into the air.

November 9, 2023

Woman arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill TX judge over abortion pill ruling

A woman has been charged with threatening the Texas judge who suspended the approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Alice Marie Pence is set to appear in court Nov. 22.

November 9, 2023

Death penalty looms for TX inmate after claims of 'false and unscientific' testimony

Brent Ray Brewer, a Texas inmate, is facing execution for the 1990 stabbing death of a man. However, Brewer's attorneys are seeking a halt after claims of false testimonies.

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

Oklahoma Parole Board will recommend clemency for inmate who insists double homicide was in self-defense

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board will recommend that Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt grant clemency to Phillip Hancock, a death row inmate who insists he killed two men in self-defense.

November 8, 2023

Santa Fe mansion tax approved by voters in landslide

Nearly 75% of voters in Santa Fe, New Mexico approved a tax on homes worth over $1 million. Revenue from the new tax will be diverted to affordable housing initiatives.