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Texas AG Paxton Accused of Using Tax Funds for Mistress Trips
Explosive court filings allege Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used public funds to finance trips for a woman he reportedly had an affair with, while Senator John Cornyn faces questions over his involvement. A deepening political scandal rocks the Lone
Texas Uni President Quits Over Transgender Row
The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.
Intimate Photos of Black Life in Segregation-Era Texas
A powerful new photo essay from a Texas archive offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the Black American experience during the era of segregation, showcasing community, faith, and everyday life.
Democratic Gerrymandering Crisis: A Self-Inflicted Disaster
Exclusive analysis reveals how Democratic complacency and strategic failures have created a redistricting nightmare that could lock Republicans into power for a decade. Discover the inside story of this preventable political disaster.
Texas Tech student arrested after alleged Charlie Kirk assault
A Texas Tech University student, Camryn Giselle Booker, has been charged with a Class A misdemeanor after allegedly assaulting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a campus event, sparking debates on free speech and campus safety.
Missouri GOP's Gerrymandering Plan Sparks Legal Battle
Missouri's Republican-led legislature passes a highly contentious redistricting map, strategically dismantling a competitive district to secure an additional GOP congressional seat, sparking legal challenges and allegations of voter suppression.
Texas boy, 5, killed in hit-and-run; driver had murder charge
A five-year-old Texas boy has died after a suspected drunk driver struck him in a hit-and-run while he was walking with his mother. The driver, who fled the scene, was later arrested and now also faces charges for a previous murder.
Texas Bill to Ban Sharia Law and Muslim Patrols
The state of Texas is considering a groundbreaking new bill that seeks to explicitly ban the use of Sharia law in state courts and outlaw any form of vigilante 'Muslim patrols'. The proposed legislation has ignited a fierce debate on religious freedom and
Sharia Patrols Target Texas Neighbourhoods
Exclusive reports emerge from Texas of self-appointed 'Sharia patrols' attempting to enforce Islamic law by intimidating residents and demanding businesses stop selling alcohol and pork, raising serious concerns over religious coercion and public safety.
Woman sold for $300 escapes Texas sex trafficking ring
A young woman's terrifying ordeal of being trafficked across Texas motels is revealed after a desperate escape. Her story exposes the brutal reality of modern slavery happening in plain sight.
Texas Student's Skull Fractured in School Attack
Shocking details emerge from a brutal assault at a Texas middle school that left a 13-year-old boy with a fractured skull, prompting a police investigation and widespread outrage.
Texas Shooter's Chilling 'Reaction Test' Before Massacre
Exclusive details reveal the Texas gunman conducted a sinister 'reaction test' on his cousin just moments before opening fire in a Cleveland family home, leaving five dead including an 8-year-old boy.
Giant Alligator Blocks Texas Highway in Bizarre Rush Hour Drama
A massive alligator caused chaos on a major highway in Sugar Land, Texas, bringing traffic to a standstill. Dramatic dashcam footage captures the incredible moment as drivers confront the prehistoric reptile.
Fort Worth Mother, Two Daughters Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
A horrific discovery in Fort Worth, Texas, as a mother is found dead alongside her two young daughters in a suspected murder-suicide. Police are investigating the chilling scene and the family's recent struggles.
Schwarzenegger Slams Newsom's California Redistricting Plan
Hollywood legend and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger launches scathing attack on current California leader Gavin Newsom over controversial redistricting proposal, accusing him of partisan power grab that undermines electoral integrity.
TX & CA Voters Back Independent Redistricting in Landmark Poll
A groundbreaking new poll reveals a powerful, bipartisan surge of support in Texas and California for taking congressional redistricting out of the hands of politicians and handing it to independent commissions.
UK Girl, 11, Dies in Texas Flash Floods After Camp Trip
The grieving family of 11-year-old Lottie Zahra, who tragically drowned in Texas flash floods while returning from summer camp, break their silence in an emotional tribute to their 'beautiful, kind' daughter.
Missouri Governor's Controversial Redistricting Session Sparks Fury
Missouri's Governor Mike Parson calls a controversial special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, igniting accusations of partisan gerrymandering and setting the stage for a major political clash.
Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul
Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.
Mother's Miracle Survival After Tree Crashes Through Roof
A Texas mother cheats death after a massive oak tree smashes through her bedroom ceiling in a freak accident, suffering severe injuries but surviving against all odds.
Texas Baptism Party Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead
A joyous family baptism celebration in Texas turned into a scene of horror after a shooting erupted, leaving multiple people dead and a community in shock. The incident is under investigation.
California Dems' Redistricting Move Sparks Gerrymandering Row
California's political landscape faces a seismic shift as Democrats push for a controversial redrawing of electoral maps, sparking fierce accusations of gerrymandering from Republicans and watchdog groups ahead of the 2026 elections.
Deadly Texas Storm Leaves 1.5 Million Without Power
Catastrophic winds and severe weather have plunged Houston into darkness, leaving 1.5 million residents without power and claiming multiple lives. Emergency services battle widespread destruction.
Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps
The US Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps amid allegations of unconstitutional gerrymandering, setting stage for major voting rights showdown.
NAACP Sues Texas Over 'Discriminatory' Congressional Maps
The NAACP launches a major federal lawsuit against Texas, alleging new congressional maps deliberately dilute Black voting power and violate the Voting Rights Act in a move with national implications.
Supreme Court Allows Independent Redistricting in Utah
The US Supreme Court rejects Utah's appeal, empowering an independent commission to redraw congressional districts, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape for the 2026 elections.
Texas Police Car Crashes Into Family Swimming Pool
A routine police patrol in Texas ended in chaos when a squad car veered off the road and plunged into a family's backyard swimming pool, narrowly missing children who were swimming just moments earlier.
Texas Sued Over Racial Gerrymandering in Redistricting Map
Governor Greg Abbott faces a federal lawsuit alleging a Texas redistricting map illegally dilutes the voting power of black and Hispanic residents in Fort Worth, a move critics call 'textbook racial gerrymandering'.
Texas Democrats Face Fury Over Immigration Jail Expansion Plan
Exclusive: Democratic lawmakers in Texas support expanding immigration detention facilities, sparking fury from progressive allies and human rights groups over broken campaign promises.