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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.

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

Colorado 'green' funeral home owners arrested following discovery of 190 decaying bodies: police

The owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decomposing bodies were found last month were arrested Wednesday in Oklahoma and are to be extradited, authorities say.

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.