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September 12, 2023

Texas man dies after raw oyster dinner linked to bacteria in shellfish

Texas health officials said that a man in his 30s died over Labor Day weekend after consuming raw oysters at a local restaurant.

September 12, 2023

In wake of Uvalde, recently passed Texas statewide mandate means an armed security officer in every school

Texas lawmakers quietly passed a sweeping school security bill in June that requires public schools to have an armed officer.

September 12, 2023

Body found in Arizona desert identified as California veteran missing for over 27 years

Authorities have finally identified the body of a man discovered in a remote desert area of northwest Arizona more than 27 years ago. The remains were initially found in January 1996.

September 12, 2023

New Mexico attorney general won't defend governor's gun order

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez wrote a letter to Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stating he won't defend her administration in two lawsuits concerning her recent executive order on guns.

September 12, 2023

New Mexico governor confronted over constitutionality of gun rights suspension: 'Where is the right?'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was pressed over the constitutionality of her new open and concealed carry suspension in Albuquerque.

September 12, 2023

Biden's reported 'Remain-in-Texas' migrant policy comes under fire as Republicans take action

Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, is proposing an amendment to block any funding for a reported "Remain-in-Texas" policy, one of a number of amendments being suggested by lawmakers.

September 12, 2023

Oklahoma prosecutor to not seek retrial for freed convicted killer who spent 50 years in prison

Glynn Ray Simmons, who was accused of murder in 1974, was freed after spending five decades behind bars. A prosecutor in Oklahoma said she will not seek to retry the convicted killer.

September 12, 2023

Arizona Republicans cry foul after university's nursing school lecture slide on gender identity goes viral

Republicans criticized the University of Arizona over an online image of slides instructing doctoral students to ask kids as young as three about gender identity.

September 12, 2023

Extramarital affair details surface in historic impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, sat in on her husband's trial from the start but will have zero say in the verdict.

September 12, 2023

Hero teacher meets tragic end when she steps in to save friend from deranged beau: police

A Texas elementary school teacher and her dog were fatally shot while she protected her friend who was trying to leave an abusive relationship, police said.