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Uvalde School Police Officer Acquitted on Robb Elementary Shooting Endangerment Charges
A Corpus Christi jury has acquitted a Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) police officer on all charges related to the 2022 mass shooting event at Robb Elementary that resulted in the death of 19 children and two teachers. Adrian Gonzales was charged with 29 counts of abandoning and endangering a child, to which he
Judge of Hamilton County was indicted and jailed on seven legal counts.
After a grand jury indicts Jason Bradley Boulton, a judge of Hamilton County, for a number of misdemeanor and felony criminal acts alleging he committed unjust acts in his place, he was booked into the nearby Coryell County Jail. Isaac Partain and Billy Hollingsworth won the 2024 vote for judge, beating Boulton in the March
First Known Baby Surrendered Under Texas Safe Haven Law
The first baby known to have been left in a Safe Haven Baby Box was surrendered in Lubbock within the last 10 days. Lubbock Fire Rescue Chief Richard Stewart announced on Monday, January 5 that the newborn was safely placed in the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9. × This page requires Javascript.
Musk’s X Backs County GOP Chair’s Legal Battle with Travis County DA Over Photo of Alleged Man in Women’s Bathroom
Social media giant X announced it will provide legal backing to a Texas Republican activist who faces felony prosecution for posting a photo of an alleged biological male in the women’s restroom at the Texas Capitol. In the midst of a 2023 debate at the Capitol over legislation prohibiting gender modification procedures for minor children,
Where are the Wendish? Immigrants Laid the Landscape of Texas
Sausages, kolaches, and biergartens in Central Texas are marks of the influx of German and Czech immigrants to the area during the mid-to-late 19th century. However, a smaller group that left its mark was the Wendish, a group of German-Slavic immigrants who spoke a separate language and had a separate culture. × This page requires
The anti-LGBT discrimination law is still suspended by the government in Arlington.
On December 9, the Arlington City Council voted 5 to 4 to support the state’s anti-discrimination law, which expanded to include people with disabilities and sexual orientation as secured groups. The anti-discrimination provisions were first suspended on September 9, 2025, and they were used to stop any area code or policy that” confies with federal
Fort Worth once more weighs a proposed amendment to the mandate to raise governor and city council members’ salaries
The Fort Worth City Council is once more considering changing its contract to increase the pay for the mayor and council members. Assistant City Attorney Gavin Midgley informed the town council that the city would not be required to pay any additional taxes if the town won’t have to pay for a charter amendment vote
Texas Representative Sues on Behalf of 17 Families Against Celina ISD, Teacher Facing Child Pornography Charges
State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) announced at a Wednesday press conference that he filed a lawsuit against Celina Independent School District (ISD) and former Celina ISD teacher and coach Caleb Elliott, on behalf of 17 families of alleged child victims. Caleb Elliott was initially arrested on October 3 and is currently in custody on charges
Fort Worth City Council Hears Police Report on Panhandling Issues
The City of Fort Worth is taking targeted action to address ongoing panhandling issues throughout the city that regularly generate complaints from residents and businesses. On Tuesday, December 2, the city council received an informal report about the Fort Worth Police Department’s (FWPD) panhandling enforcement efforts. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for
Texas Parks and Wildlife Announces Reconstruction of Wyler Aerial Tramway in El Paso
The tramway was closed in 2018 due to safety concerns, but $27 million in state funding will allow it to get back on track. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article: https://thetexan.news/texas-local-news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-announces-reconstruction-of-wyler-aerial-tramway-in-el-paso/article_245e2868-4ffa-439c-926e-72b3646d1be8.html
Texas State University Upholds Firing of Professor Over ‘Violent’ Socialism Conference Comments
The dismissal and tenure revocation of history professor Dr. Thomas Alter were upheld by a unanimous vote of the Texas State University System Board of Regents. “After a thorough review of the facts, as well as information provided during Dr. Thomas Alter’s due process hearing, the Board of Regents has voted unanimously to uphold President
Texas A&M Panel Finds University Wrongly Fired Professor After Classroom ‘Gender Identity’ Discussion
Texas A&M University (TAMU) fired professor Dr. Melissa McCoul following public controversy regarding her promoting “gender ideology” during a children’s literature class, but now a university panel found that her termination was unjustified. An eight-member panel held a hearing earlier this month and issued its findings to TAMU Interim President Tommy Williams that the university
