AUSTIN, TX – In a significant development just days before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) has granted a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, who has spent over two decades on death row for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The reprieve, issued on October 9, 2025,…
AUSTIN, TX – October 8, 2025 – This week in Texas education, significant developments are unfolding across the state and within its capital city. Austin Independent School District (AISD) is grappling with a major consolidation plan that includes the proposed closure of 13 schools, while the state rolls out a new, billion-dollar Education Savings Account…
In a move that has sparked significant political controversy and legal challenges, approximately 200 Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, following orders from then-President Donald Trump. The deployment was part of a broader federal initiative to send National Guard members to cities like Chicago and Portland, ostensibly to protect…
In a critical legal battle shaping the future of political representation in Texas, a three-judge federal panel in El Paso is meticulously examining the state’s controversial new congressional redistricting map. The hearings, now in their second week, center on allegations that the map, drawn to secure a Republican advantage, intentionally diminishes the voting power of…
Starting today, October 1, 2025, Texas has begun collecting sales tax on the fees that online marketplaces charge their sellers. This significant policy shift impacts individuals and businesses selling on platforms like eBay, Poshmark, Etsy, Amazon, and Walmart, potentially increasing their operational costs and reducing net revenue. New Tax on Marketplace Seller Fees Goes into…
Man Found Fatally Shot in East Oak Cliff Early Monday Morning; Investigation Underway Dallas, Texas – A man was discovered fatally shot in the east Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Dallas Police Department. Authorities responded to a shooting call that led them to the scene where…
In a somber day for capital punishment in the United States, two inmates were executed on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in separate death chambers. Blaine Milam was put to death by lethal injection in Texas for the brutal 2008 killing of his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter. Hours later, in Alabama, Geoffrey West was executed by nitrogen…
Breaking News: Texas Governor Signs Sweeping Bill Targeting Abortion Pills by Mail Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law Texas’s House Bill 7 (HB 7), the Woman and Child Protection Act, a sweeping new piece of legislation designed to prevent the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs within the state, with a particular focus…
Uvalde CISD Restores Essential Services, Welcomes Students Back Monday After Ransomware Attack; FBI Flags Growing Cyber Threat UVALDE, Texas – In a critical step towards normalcy, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) announced on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025, that all essential technology systems, including vital phone lines, have been fully restored. This significant achievement…
Texas A&M President Mark Welsh Resigns Following Controversy Over Gender Identity Lesson COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Mark A. Welsh III, the president of Texas A&M University, announced his resignation on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with his final day on the job set for Friday, September 19, 2025. His departure follows significant backlash stemming from a…
