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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that sought to prevent social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their views. The court voted in an unusual 5-4 alignment on Tuesday to suspend the Texas law, while a trial unfolds in the lower …

Local funeral homes are so overwhelmed that it will take weeks to bury some of the 19 children and two teachers killed Tuesday at Robb Elementary School. And days after the massacre, families of the victims learned more about what really happened in Classrooms 111 and 112 during their loved ones’ final moments. “The devastating …

CNN By Travis Caldwell, CNN Ten-year-old Maite Rodriguez wanted to be a marine biologist before she could say the words. “She loved animals,” her cousin Destiny Esquivel told CNN’s Adrienne Broaddus on Monday. “She was determined. She was smart. She was going to be someone. But last week, a gunman burst into her classroom at …

This weekend would have been the first of the summer for 19 students and two teachers shot dead Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Now, instead of lakeside barbecues and trips to parks, residents of the small town are mourning and planning funerals ahead of a presidential visit on Sunday. Grief and anguish …

Texas Governor Greg Abbott detailed new resources to help the Uvalde community. UVALDE, Texas – At a press conference Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced various resources to help support the community of Uvalde, which is still reeling from the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including 19 …

UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said “all options are on the table” when asked if he had considered calling a special legislative session in the wake of the shooting. Tuesday in a primary school in Uvalde. A Texas state senator told the governor where he stood on the issue during Abbott’s press …

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Internet Explorer 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Vice President of Policy at the Brady Center: The trauma of gun violence is permanent, generational 03:16 Mayor of Chattanooga on the shooting: These weapons should never have been in the “hands of children” 02:12 Police response to Uvalde …

Local organizations continue their fight for women’s rights to health care as two new state laws seek to protect the life of the unborn child. Medical providers, who are already fighting Senate Bill 8 that allows citizens to sue anyone who receives or performs an abortion after six weeks, are now fighting Senate Bill 4. …

In Uvalde, Texas, people gathered Tuesday night to mourn those killed at Robb Elementary School. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Let’s jump right in to the voices of those affected by yesterday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. This is Brian Kirkpatrick from Texas Public Radio. BRIAN KIRKPATRICK, BYLINE: A prayer vigil was underway …

ANTONIO. YOU HAVE THE LATEST NEWS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERS. EV: A YES. ONE OF THE THINGS WE HEAR RIGHT NOW IS THAT OF THE CHILDREN REWE KILLED, 19 THIRD QUARTER PUPILS WERE IN THE CLASSROOM AND TWO TEACHERS THERE TOO. THIS 18-YEAR-OLD SHOOTER GOT HERE EARLIER. THERE IS A LOT OF CONFUSION AND CRISIS …

Editor’s note: Texas Department of Public Safety officials released updated and additional details about the Uvalde mass shooting after this story was published. You can read this updated information here. Heads of state and law enforcement officials laid out a broad but gruesome sequence of events on Wednesday into the actions of the gunman who …

Flowers are placed on a makeshift memorial in front of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022.Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Roland Gutierrez recalled hearing parents sobbing after yesterday’s school shooting. “People elect me to solve problems. And in this space, I feel so helpless,” Gutierrez said. “What am I doing …

Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Ken Paxton snagged the Republican nomination for re-election, the Texas State Bar sued him Wednesday for his “dishonest” attempt to void the 2020 presidential election. The short four-page lawsuit, filed in hometown district court in Paxton, Collin County, contains claims identical to those of litigation filed earlier this …

Updated May 25, 2022 4:50 a.m. ET A gunman killed at least 21 people Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, most of whom were young school children, state officials said. Tuesday’s massacre in Uvalde, Texas, was the second-deadliest K-12 school shooting on record in the United States, following the 2012 attack at Sandy Hook Elementary …

Updated May 25, 2022 4:50 a.m. ET A gunman killed at least 21 people Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, most of whom were young school children, state officials said. Tuesday’s massacre in Uvalde, Texas, was the second deadliest K-12 school shooting on record in the United States, following the 2012 attack at Sandy Hook …

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his Faith Fight Finish Foundation will host a town hall meeting bringing together North Texas youth, community groups, law enforcement officials, education officials and mental health experts to facilitate a conversation about how to work together for a better North Texas. . Photo: Faith Fight Finish Supported by the …

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Once again, the nation must face the tragedy of the lives lost in a mass shooting. At City Hall in Las Vegas, flags now fly at half mast in honor of the victims killed in Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas. “Our flags will fly at half mast until May 28 …

Property Submission FORM 4 Check this box if you are no longer subject to section 16, the obligations of Form 4 or Form 5 may continue. See Instruction 1(b). UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN THE EFFECTIVE BENEFICIARIES OF THE SHARES Filed …

A senior West Texas official has been arrested for rustling cattle in a case that has sparked anger in tiny Loving County. Skeet Lee Jones, 71, a judge and elected county leader, faces three counts of rustling cattle worth less than $150,000 and one of participating in organized criminal activity after his arrest on Friday, …

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With summer fast approaching, Texas state parks are a great option for beating the summer heat. When the weather heats up in Texas, it can be difficult to find places to cool off. Texas State Parks offers a variety of options for paddling, fishing and more. Texas State Parks suggests make …

The historic 2022 campaign for the Texas State Baseball Bobcats continues with another weekend sweep to wrap up the regular season. The No. 11 Bobcats edged Georgia State 5-4 on the road Sunday to finish the regular season with a 44-11 record. Texas State has already broken the single-season winning season record and won the …

Event details Check Mental health: the mind matters and participate in a mental health toolkit activity in the gallery with volunteers from NAMI Central Texas. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to wellness and recovery, each person’s “toolbox” is unique and filled with a mix of approaches. Join us to explore traditional and new approaches to …

LEON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said the search for escapee Gonzalo Lopez, 46, is entering a new, expanded phase. The TDCJ, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), along with numerous law enforcement agencies, have concluded an extensive ground and aerial search in Leon County, they said. A contingent …

GARY — Gary High School Josh Stephenson signed his letter of intent to attend school and rodeo for Northeast Texas Community College during a ceremony last Friday afternoon. Stephenson, who considered several offers before deciding on NTCC, said he was delighted the process was complete and happy that its immediate future was ready. “It’s awesome,” …

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – Last year there were 21 named tropical storms, and weather experts expect this season to be just as busy. That’s why the Community Hurricane Emergency Response Team held a meeting in Nacogdoches on Wednesday to make sure East Texans stay ahead of the storms. “This is the seventh straight season we’ve …

Print the page The State of Texas authorized the formation of a State Lunatic Asylum in 1856. Legislators decided to build the hospital in Austin, and the new facility opened in 1861. In 1925, the Texas State Lunatic Asylum was renamed Austin State Hospital. At that time, Austin State Hospital was one of 6 state-funded …

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Whether standing in a boat on the lake or standing on the mound at a baseball diamond, Matthew Nicholas is always up for the challenge of his two favorite sports. Nicholas is a relief pitcher for the Texas State baseball team, which is on the cusp of securing its first regional …

James Harkins will be the featured speaker for the next episode of the Brenham Heritage Museum’s Seth McMeans Lecture Series on May 23.(courtesy photo) A Texas map expert is the next speaker in the Brenham Heritage Museum’s Seth McMeans Lecture Series. James Harkins will discuss historical maps of Texas on Monday, May 23rd from noon …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — With Sunday’s 11-9 win over Louisiana, the No. 13 Texas State Bobcats baseball team clinched at least a share of Sun’s regular-season title Belt. The high-scoring win also tied Texas State for the program’s single-season winning streak record with 41. It’s the third time in school history that the Bobcats …

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. A federal appeals court on Wednesday reinstated a Republican-backed Texas law that prohibits large social media companies from banning users of their political views. The decision gives a victory to Republicans who have long …

The reward money is up to $50,000 LEON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Rewards money for the capture of Texas’ most wanted fugitive increased over the weekend and the search continues near Centerville on Sunday. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies are on horseback and with …

General Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding Texas Community Bancshares, Inc.’s (“the Company”) consolidated financial condition at March 31, 2022 and consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited …

WACO, TX (KWTX) – A Central Texas father and his 10-year-old daughter are bass fishing champions after winning first place in the team division of the Texas State Bass Tournament on Lake Whitney in which the youngster was the only child entered . Hannah Kate Talbert, a fourth-grader at China Spring Intermediate, fished alongside her …

A Texas federal appeals court has issued a ruling that effectively allows Texas residents, or the Texas Attorney General’s office, to sue Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or other major social media networks for content moderation based on “the point of view of the user or another person.” HB20 (opens in a new tab)“With respect to censorship …

Event details Join the conversation with immersive experiences, interactive multimedia and an informative space to learn more about mental health. Explore the exhibit at this members-only event. Enjoy remarks from Kate Hix, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Texas, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation …

(Texas Tribune) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday reinstated a Republican-backed Texas law that prohibits large social media companies from banning users of their political views. The decision gives a victory to Republicans who have long criticized social media platforms such as Twitter for what they call an anti-conservative bias – a disapproval that …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Coming off a 21-36 record in 2021, the Texas State baseball team is 38-11 so far this spring. The Bobcats hold first place in the Sun Belt Conference and are up to No. 15 in D1baseball.com’s national poll. “We’ve been pretty consistent all year, obviously after a week where we …

Days before Politico reported that a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion indicates a majority intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y., tweeted an alarming claim about rape victims in Texas. Ocasio-Cortez was responding to right-wing politicians’ claim that “the far left is taking over.” To that, Ocasio-Cortez asked “WHERE” in …

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the Texas Division of Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest winners for 2022 and a Hawkins native took first place in the K-3 category. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to inspire young people’s interest in fish, fishing …

Next game: state of texas 07/05/2022 | 2 p.m. KMLB 105.7FM/540AM May. 07 (Sat) / 2 p.m. state of texas MONROE, Louisiana – The No. 15 Texas State scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to regroup from a two-run deficit, then held on for a 5-4 …

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN CNN – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday signed into law a bill inspired by Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows private citizens to file civil suits against abortion providers to enforce the law. The “Oklahoma Heartbeat Act,” Senate Bill 1503, takes effect immediately and prohibits abortions at the time a …

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Tuesday signed into law a bill inspired by the controversial Texas abortion law, which allows private citizens to file civil suits against abortion providers to enforce the law. The “Oklahoma Heartbeat Act,” Senate Bill 1503, takes effect immediately and prohibits abortions at the time a doctor …

– Advertisement – To celebrate their victory, the City of Pharr and PSJA ISD, along with representatives from It’s Time Texas, will host a PSJA Tri-City Victory Celebration at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at PSJA Stadium (703 E. Sam Houston) in Pharr. Courtesy Image Texas Border Affairs Pharr, Texas – The City …

Event details Join Austin Refugee Roundtable and the Bullock Museum for a free celebration of world refugee day. Commemorate UN World Refugee Day at the Bullock Museum with a naturalization ceremony, free samples of world cuisine, live music and activities for families with children of all ages. Master of Ceremonies Greg Ciotti represents KOOP Radios …