Southwest - Page 95

November 5, 2025

Fury erupts after accused teen sex predator dodges prison; families swarm courthouse demanding judge’s head

A controversial youthful offender law allows an Oklahoma teen to avoid a 78-year prison sentence for rape charges, sparking calls for justice system reform.

November 5, 2025

Texas passes constitutional amendment explicitly prohibiting noncitizen voting

Texans voted to approve a proposal to amend the state constitution to stipulate that noncitizens are not allowed to vote in the Lone Star State.

November 5, 2025

Texas voters approve requiring judges to deny bail for certain violent felony charges

New Texas constitutional amendment expands bail denial for murder, assault and trafficking charges. Judges must now provide written justification when granting bail.

November 5, 2025

Oklahoma State conservative students press charges, demand accountability after harassment at table

Young America's Foundation demanded action from Oklahoma State University following a viral campus free speech incident involving property theft and heated exchanges.

November 5, 2025

Texas race to replace deceased Democrat advances to runoff

The race to replace the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District advanced to a runoff election between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.

November 4, 2025

Abbott vows to impose a ‘100% tariff’ on anyone moving from NYC to Texas after Election Day

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll impose a 100% tariff on New Yorkers moving to Texas after Election Day amid the city’s heated Cuomo–Mamdani mayoral race.

November 4, 2025

Car used by missing California girl's mom on road trip had license plates swapped to 'avoid detection'

Investigators said the car Melodee Buzzard was traveling in with her mother before her disappearance had its license plates swapped during a road trip.

November 4, 2025

Convicted 'Ten Most Wanted’ fugitive faked bloody death, resurfaced as student before capture: authorities

Oklahoma sex offender fugitive captured after 13 years on the run following elaborate fake death scheme involving staged bloody crime scene at motel.

November 3, 2025

Newly released video shows cops cuffing teen linked to violent sex assault scandal that has families fuming

Newly released video reveals the arrest of Jesse Butler, whose suspended sentence for rape and strangulation charges sparked outrage and calls for review.

November 2, 2025

New Mexico man allegedly kills mother, stores dismembered remains in home freezer for weeks: Report

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 69-year-old mother, hiding remains in freezer. Leroy Vallejos charged with first-degree murder.