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Supreme Court blocks Texas social media censorship law
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 …
Texas school shooting: ‘We failed with these kids’: ‘We failed with these kids’: ‘We failed with these kids’: Agony is compounded by outrage over latest details of massacre of the primary school of Uvalde
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 …
“She was going to be someone.” Families and friends remember the victims of the Uvalde school massacre at the first funeral
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 …
First weekend of summer for Uvalde, Texas community is filled with funeral plans and a presidential visit to the mass shootings | National
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 …
Here are resources to help the community of Uvalde, Texas
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 …
Texas state senator interrupts Governor Abbott’s press conference calling for special session
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 …
TouchPoint donates wearable stress relief devices to community of Uvalde, TX and families of victims
TouchPoints wearable devices help relieve stress at the touch of a button. Touchpoints can provide freedom from the lasting physical and mental impacts of stress. The Contact Points offer effective home treatment for PTSD vaccinations in response to the current tragedy of gun violence shaking the Texas community. TouchPoint’s mission is to provide comfort through …
South Texas community responds to blood shortage with donations after school shooting
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 …
New Texas law bans abortion drugs after seven weeks of pregnancy
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. …
Texas community turns to prayer for some kind of peace after school shooting: NPR
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 …
Texas community mourns death of children and teachers at school
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 …
Texas law enforcement provides details on Uvalde school shooting, but many questions remain
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 …
“What am I doing in Austin if I can’t get my fellow Republicans to learn from this?”
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 …
Texas State Bar sues AG Paxton for ‘dishonest’ challenge to 2020 election results
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 …
Texas community grapples with second deadliest school shooting in US history
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 …
Texas community grapples with second deadliest school shooting in US history | KCUR 89.3
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 …
Dak Prescott’s Faith Fight Finish Foundation to Host North Texas Community Town Hall
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 …
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Las Vegas shows support for community in Uvalde, Texas after mass shooting at elementary school
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 …
Texas Community Bancshares: Declaration of Change of Beneficial Ownership (Form 4)
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 …
Small Texas community shaken by official’s arrest for cattle rustling | Texas
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, …
Get Ready for Summer Fun at Texas State Parks
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 …
Texas State baseball heads into Sun Belt Tournament
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 …
Mental Health Toolkit | Bullock Texas State History Museum
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 …
Texas law enforcement expands search for inmate who escaped from prison bus
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 …
College Rodeo: Gary’s Stephenson Signs Letter of Intent with Northeast Texas Community College | Sports
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,” …
Deep East Texas community braces for busy hurricane season
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 …
Austin State Hospital Sign | Bullock Texas State History Museum
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 …
Fishing isn’t just a hobby for a Texas State baseball player
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 …
TEXAS MAP EXPERT JAMES HARKINS TO SPEAK AT BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM HISTORY LECTURE ON MAY 23
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 …
Texas State baseball is all-time winning total in a single season; obtains at least a share of the Sun Belt title
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 …
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Texas law prohibiting social media companies from banning users from their views has been reinstated by appeals court
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 …
Texas law enforcement on horseback search for escaped killer in Leon County
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 …
TEXAS COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
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 …
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Central Texas Girl and Dad Win 1st Place at Texas State Bass Tournament
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 …
Texas law allows users to sue Facebook and Twitter for ‘censoring’ their opinions
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 …
Mental health: reception from members of Mind Matters
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 law prohibiting social media companies from banning users from their views reinstated
(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 …
Texas State Baseball eyes a strong end to the season
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 …
AOC falsely claims Texas law allows rapists to sue victims for abortion
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 …
Hawkins Student Wins First Place in Texas State Fish Art Contest
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 …
No. 15 Texas State scores three in ninth to beat ULM, 5-4
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 …
Oklahoma GOP Governor Signs 6-Week Abortion Ban Modeled On Texas Law That Allows Civil Enforcement :: WRAL.com
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 …
Oklahoma GOP governor signs 6-week abortion ban modeled on Texas law that allows civil enforcement
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 …
Victory celebration for winning the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge 5/4 at Pharr
– 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 …
World Refugee Day | Bullock Texas State History Museum
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 …