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March 8, 2023

NM lawmakers advance legislation to rein in paramilitary patrols near the international border

Paramilitary groups have popped up along the international border in New Mexico in recent years. Lawmakers in the state are advancing legislation to halt the groups.

March 8, 2023

OK voters reject recreational marijuana legalization following late push by faith leaders, law enforcement

The legalization of recreational marijuana in Oklahoma was rejected by voters. A late push by faith leaders, prosecutors, and law enforcement helped the proposal get rejected.

March 8, 2023

Oklahoma Democratic state rep appears to condone worship of woke priorities: ‘DEI' is 'God’

Regina Goodwin, an Oklahoma state representative and Democrat, appeared to call diversity, equity and inclusion "God" during a recorded meeting.

March 8, 2023

Execution of Texas death row inmate who cut out his eyes delayed after concerns about his mental state

The execution of Andre Thomas has been delayed after a judge withdrew the order following requests from his attorneys for additional time to prepare for a competency hearing.

March 7, 2023

Police and lawmakers across the US look to put an end to illegal street racing

Task forces, mobile apps, and joint law enforcement efforts are happening across the country as states deal with an increasing number of illegal drag races and street takeovers.

March 7, 2023

Texas man executed for fatally stabbing estranged wife and drowning her daughter says last words

Texas executed a man on Tuesday night who was convicted of killing his estranged wife in 2009 as well as drowning her daughter in a bathtub.

March 7, 2023

Texas woman dead after her car plunged into Lake Austin

A woman was pronounced dead after being pulled from a vehicle in Lake Austin Tuesday morning.

March 7, 2023

Watch your doggie doors: Arizona homeowner finds bobcat laying on dog bed inside house

A bobcat was found inside of a San Manuel, Arizona home, lounging on a dog bed with a blanket and toys nearby, when the owner of the home arrived after work.

March 7, 2023

Austin police remove car from local lake in fatal crash

A woman in her 30s was found dead inside a car that sank into a lake overnight in Austin, according to Texas police.

March 7, 2023

Oklahoma non-binary Democrat censured for harboring fugitive in state capitol office

An Oklahoma state legislator was censured Tuesday for harboring a person wanted for questioning after allegedly assaulting a trooper and House representative last week.