fbpx
Connect with us

Texas News

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues gag order in Texas AG’s impeachment trial

Published

12 months ago

on

rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com – Austin American-Statesman – 2023-07-17 17:17:05

SUMMARY: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a gag order in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. The order, which applies to all parties involved in the trial, aims to prevent public prejudicial and inflammatory statements that could impact Paxton's right to a fair trial. Violators of the order could face fines and jail time. Paxton, who has been suspended from office, is facing 16 impeachment articles, including allegations of bribery and abusing his office. The trial is set to begin on September 5, and a conviction on any count could result in Paxton's permanent removal from office.

Read More

The post Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues gag order in Texas AG's impeachment trial appeared first on rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com

Post Views: 663

Related posts:

  1. Watch: 25 years after James Byrd Jr. was killed for being Black, his loved ones question how much has changed in Texas
  2. Brittney Griner reunites with Baylor in return to home state
  3. Texas lawmakers pull funding for child ID kits after investigation finds little evidence of their effectiveness
  4. With another DACA court ruling looming, Texas recipients who are now adults worry about their jobs and futures
Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Texas News

Hamas Clears the Way for a Possible Cease-fire in Gaza After Dropping Key Demand, Officials Say

Published

1 hour ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-06 15:48:10

SUMMARY: Hamas has given initial approval to a U.S.-backed phased cease-fire proposal in Gaza, dropping its demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to end the war. This compromise could lead to the first pause in fighting since November and pave the way for further negotiations. Nonetheless, a final deal is still uncertain. Meanwhile, the Gaza Ministry reports that an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter killed at least 16 people and injured 50 others. The ongoing conflict involves repeated hostilities between Israel and Hamas. (July 6, 2024, Associated Press)

Read the full article

The post Hamas Clears the Way for a Possible Cease-fire in Gaza After Dropping Key Demand, Officials Say appeared first on www.wbap.com

Post Views: 8

Related posts:

  1. 20,000 people feared dead in Libyan city – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  2. 2024 Original MLK Jr. Day Parade: Chilly forecast won’t dampen spirit of parade in Downtown Houston Monday
  3. U-Haul that led Arkansas police on high-speed chase found to have Molotov cocktails – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  4. Galveston County politics: Police union calls out Magistrate Judge John Melcher on social media in ongoing bond battle
Continue Reading

Texas News

‘No dog pee’ signs are everywhere. Can they be enforced?

Published

2 hours ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

www.kxan.com – Alix Martichoux – 2024-07-06 15:03:24

SUMMARY: Dog owners frequently encounter signs prohibiting dogs from peeing on specific lawns, leaving them in a bind, especially in urban areas. While cleaning dog poop is legally enforced in many places with pooper-scooper laws, regulations on dog pee are ambiguous. Technically, allowing a dog to pee on private property is trespassing, but legal consequences are rare. Homeowners concerned about grass damage from urine might pursue civil trespassing claims, but usually only receive minimal compensation. Criminal charges are unlikely unless significant damage occurs. Ultimately, a balance of consideration and understanding is essential between dog owners and property owners.

Read the full article

The post ‘No dog pee' signs are everywhere. Can they be enforced? appeared first on www.kxan.com

Post Views: 9

Related posts:

  1. Wildfire in Huntsville, Texas: Homes within 3-mile zone of Lost Indian Camp Road in Walker County evacuated as fire grows
  2. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central Texas
  3. Williamson County announces Segment 1 of Samsung Highway open
  4. Ranked No. 18 in preseason AP poll, hosts scrimmage Tuesday
Continue Reading

Texas News

North Galveston jetty crash: 3 hospitalized, 2 missing, family fears Beryl’s impact on Coast Guard search

Published

2 hours ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 14:27:02

SUMMARY: Two individuals are missing after a boat collided with a jetty in North , Texas. The U.S. Coast Guard reported the incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, involving five adults. By Saturday morning, three adults had been rescued and taken to the hospital, though their conditions remain unknown. The search for the two missing individuals is ongoing, but family members are concerned that approaching weather, specifically Beryl, could impede the search efforts. The situation's outcome heavily depends on weather conditions as the storm nears Texas' coast.

Read the full article

The post North Galveston jetty crash: 3 hospitalized, 2 missing, family fears Beryl's impact on Coast Guard search appeared first on abc13.com

Post Views: 14

No related posts.

Continue Reading

News from the South

Trending