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“They are hurting them”: Advocacy groups ask to investigate sexual assaults, gang violence in Texas youth lockups
The request is the latest chapter in a scandal-plagued recent history for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which has experienced high turnover rates among staff and leadership.
Local Devine Trooper rescued a young girl to speak about child trafficking
A local hero, DPS Sgt Jason Sanchez, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Devine City Council meeting this October in a community outreach presentation regarding child trafficking. It’s a topic that is near and dear to his heart, as he was able to rescue a young girl from trafficking in May of 2015 in nearby Frio County.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Doubles Down on Sacrificing Seniors in Favor of 2020 Economy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubled down on his inflammatory comments from last March about letting seniors die so the COVID-19 lockdowns could end and everyone could get back to work.
Governor spends millions to help down-ballot Republicans in Texas
In what it is calling a "mid-seven-figure" effort, the governor's political campaign is working to save the Republican majority in the state House and make voters aware of judicial races.
Texans with criminal past face increasingly limited housing. Homeless advocates say new rule may leave them with fewer choices.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is proposing that people with certain criminal convictions be temporarily or permanently blocked from living in tax-supported developments that provide support services.
Uvalde Mask Mandate Lifted
By the City of Uvalde, October 14, 2020 Effective Monday, October 12, the City and County of Uvalde has met the criteria to rescind the State of Texas mandatory mask mandate, therefore, the mandate is no longer in effect. However, individual businesses that choose to exercise their right to keep mask requirements in place will
Several area bars are allowed to open today
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had issued an executive order a week ago on Oct. 7 that paved the way for bars and similar establishments throughout the state in low hospitalization areas to be opened to 50 percent capacity starting Oct. 14 at the discretionary authority of county officials.
Governor told Texas counties can allow bars to reopen. Only 1 of the state’s 10 biggest counties will.
While Denton County is moving forward, Dallas and Harris counties officials almost immediately declined the offer to allow bars to reopen. Many others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Governor states accusations against Texas Attorney General “raise serious concerns”
Seven senior officials said in a letter obtained by the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE that they have reason to believe Paxton should be investigated for "abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses."
Voting rights groups sue Governor over order to close ballot drop-off locations
The Texas and National Leagues of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters of Texas and two Texas voters asked a federal judge in Austin to overturn the governor’s order, which forced Travis and Harris counties — two of the state’s most important Democratic strongholds — to shutter a number of drop-off sites they had already opened this week.
Governor limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location
The Republican governor's order Thursday was a rebuke to large, Democratic counties that have set up numerous locations where voters may drop off their completed absentee ballots in person. Civil rights groups say it will suppress voting.
Allen West calls on Donald Trump to visit Texas before Election Day
“I’ve got the message up to him,” said Allen West, who took over as party chair in July. “I’d like to see the president come back to Texas one more time, especially come back to North Texas.”
