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July 3, 2023

Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton traveled to China in 2019, ignoring advice from staffers who warned him about Chinese government surveillance operations.

July 3, 2023

New Mexico authorities search for vandals who trashed a mosque multiple times over recent weeks

Authorities in New Mexico are investigating a case where a mosque was vandalized multiple times over recent weeks. The vandals ripped up a Quran and poured beer on it.

July 3, 2023

Texas man who vanished 8 years ago while walking dogs is found safe

The Texas Center for the Missing says 26-year-old Rudy Farias, who was last seen walking his dogs in Houston in 2015, has been found safe.

July 3, 2023

Excessive heat warnings remain in place across US, expected to last at least through Monday

Many states across the U.S. delt with extremely high temperatures over the weekend. Excessive heat warnings are expected to remain in place at least through Monday.

July 3, 2023

Cruz 'accepts' Twitter user's proposal that would bar Democrat-passed bills from impacting GOP states

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discussed an idea on Twitter that would not allow states to receive benefits from a passed bill if both senators voted against it.

July 2, 2023

Texas shooting suspect faces charge of capital murder of multiple people, in addition to 5 counts of murder

A man accused of shooting five of his neighbors after they complained about him shooting his AR-style rifle late at night, was indicted on capital murder of multiple people.

July 2, 2023

Texas sends another migrant bus to Los Angeles church ahead of July 4th

A second bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived at a church in Los Angeles on Saturday. The first bus arrived at the same church less than three weeks ago.

July 1, 2023

Texas woman allegedly shoots up rehab center while looking for her ex: police

Texas woman Sarah Carter allegedly started shooting inside Royse City Medical Lodge on Friday morning while looking for her ex, police say. No injuries were reported.

June 30, 2023

Texas Rep Wesley Hunt challenges 'woke' corporations with 'American Pride Month' legislation

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Friday that would designate the month of July as "American Pride Month" and is encouraging Americans to be proud of their country.

June 30, 2023

Texas pastor pleads guilty to federal charge of possessing child pornography

A Round Rock, Texas Baptist pastor pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possessing child pornography after a search in November uncovered hard drives with illicit images and videos.