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September 20, 2023

Teachers at Houston school district could be fired after using more than allotted 10 days off, new policy says

Teachers at Houston ISD who use more than their allotted 10 days off could face disciplinary action, including losing their jobs, under the district's updated policy.

September 20, 2023

Texas school district says Abbott's claim that it wouldn't distribute Constitution copies to students is false

A Texas school district said a report shared on social media by Gov. Abbott claiming that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students is false.

September 20, 2023

'Perfect' dad killed by suspected cold-blooded CVS shoplifter: 'Bet he ain't talking no more'

A busted shoplifter allegedly came back to the CVS in Mesa, Arizona, and admitted to fatally shooting the manager and asking police for a beer afterward.

September 19, 2023

Mexican train with hundreds of migrants onboard stopped, passengers chant, 'Let us continue'

A cargo train carrying hundreds of migrants was stopped nearly 150 miles south of Piedras Negras, Mexico, which is just across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas.

September 19, 2023

Illegal immigrant from Peru charged with murder in Texas, entered US months ago

An illegal immigrant has been charged with murder in Texas after illegally coming to the United States in May, law enforcement confirmed.

September 19, 2023

Attack on gun rights in New Mexico teaches this crucial lesson about Democrats and power

We learned a lot about liberal politicians when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020. The New Mexico governor's shocking move against legal gun owners is a big reminder to pay attention.

September 19, 2023

Texas public defender arrested for having 'personal relationship' with Dallas inmate: police

Ragan Sierra Moreno was charged with abuse of official capacity after she allegedly had a personal relationship with an inmate. She worked as a public defender for Dallas County.

September 19, 2023

Suspected serial killer Billy Chemirmir killed by cellmate in Texas prison

A man who faced accusations of murdering nearly two dozen elderly women and was convicted last year for the killings of two of them was killed by his cellmate.

September 19, 2023

Ex-dentist gets 'slap on the wrist' after procedure left 4-year-old girl with brain damage

An ex-Houston dentist received five years of probation for failing to call 911 after a 4-year-old patient suffered a seizure, leaving the girl with permanent brain damage.

September 19, 2023

Army veteran says faith in God saved his life after 12 suicide attempts: 'Something stronger than myself'

JP Lane lost his legs after he was blown up by an IED during deployment in Afghanistan. He fought through mental health issues — and shared what kept him alive after 12 suicide attempts.