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May 31, 2023

1 dead in Texas power plant blast near College Station

A contractor at Luminant's Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County, Texas, reportedly sustained fatal injuries in a boiler explosion.

May 31, 2023

Former Cochise County elections director receives $130K settlement over toxic work environment

A former elections director received a $130K settlement after claiming a toxic work environment. She accused two people of pressuring her to participate in illegal count of an election.

May 31, 2023

Multiple murder suspect makes ominous admission in call to police: 'I think you are looking for me'

Raul Meza Jr., 62, has been officially tied to several murders since 1975, but police are looking at "eight to 10" other murders with "similar circumstances."

May 31, 2023

Prosecutors seek pretrial detention without bail in fatal shootout at New Mexico biker rally

Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention without bail for those responsible for the fatal shootout at a New Mexico biker rally. The deadly shootout left three people dead.

May 31, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham announces W. Troy Weisler will serve as next State Police chief beginning on June 24

W. Troy Weisler has been named as the next police chief of New Mexico, according to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Weisler is a 21-year State police veteran.

May 31, 2023

Guilty-ridden man confesses to 2008 killing of former landlord in New Mexico

Tony Peralta turned himself in to the police to confess to the murder of his former landlord in 2008. He claimed he was tired of being overwhelmed with guilt.

May 31, 2023

Virginia Gov. Youngkin sending National Guard troops to southern border to aid Texas with migrant crisis

Virginia is sending National Guard troops to the southern border to aid Texas with the ongoing migrant and fentanyl crisis, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday.

May 31, 2023

Whistleblowers file separate lawsuits against Oklahoma's top education official alleging wrongful termination

Cheryl McGee and Matthew Colwell filed separate lawsuits against Oklahoma's Superintendent Ryan Walters and his top aide, claiming they were both wrongfully terminated.

May 31, 2023

Texas man arrested for exposing himself in front of children

A Texas man was arrested after allegedly intentionally exposing himself in front of children. He is charged with Indecency with a Child by Exposure.

May 30, 2023

Texas judge grants injunction in case that will impact how state history is taught in schools

A county judge in Texas on Tuesday granted a temporary injunction in case concerning the makeup of a state historical society's board membership.