Harris County’s Democrat District Attorney Kim Ogg has requested the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) to investigate the midterm election in her county, following voter complaints of delayed openings at polling places, paper ballot shortages, staffing shortages, and other issues. Ogg sent a letter to TDPS Executive Director Steven McGraw requesting assistance with the…
Texas Democrat DA Joins Calls for Investigation Into Harris County’s Midterm Elections
Texas to Execute Man for Killing Ex-Girlfriend and Her Son
HOUSTON—A Texas inmate seeking to stop his execution over claims of religious freedom violations and indifference to his medical needs is scheduled to die Wednesday evening for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son more than 17 years ago. Stephen Barbee, 55, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in…
Texas Governor Abbott Sends First Bus of Illegal Immigrants to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is officially a border state, courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott who announced Tuesday the departure of the first group of migrants, who illegally entered the United States through the Texas-Mexico border, to be bused to Philadelphia. In addition to Washington, D.C., New York City, and Chicago, sanctuary city Philadelphia will now be a…
Legislation in Texas Could Make Voter Fraud a Felony
Several Republican lawmakers have filed bills in the Texas House of Representatives that would increase the penalty for election fraud from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony. One such bill authored by State Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Fort Worth) would make illegal voting a “felony of the second-degree unless the person is convicted of an…
New Bills in Texas Legislature Seek to Criminalize Sex-Change Procedures on Children
Two bills in the Texas House of Representatives aim to make providing “gender-affirming health care” to children on par with child abuse and possibly even a felony. House Bill 42, filed by State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City), seeks to broaden the definition of child abuse to include “the purpose of attempting to change or…
Texas Governor Declares Invasion at US–Mexico Border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he made an emergency declaration that illegal immigration from Mexico is an invasion, which would allow his administration to use the National Guard to repel illegal immigrants, construct a border wall, and deploy gun boats. Abbott, a Republican, said that he will now “fully authorize Texas to take unprecedented measures…
Texas Governor Invokes Invasion Clause at US-Mexico Border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he is invoking the Texas “invasion clause” due to illegal immigration from Mexico, allowing his administration to use the National Guard to repel illegal aliens, construct a border wall, and deploy gun boats. Abbott, a Republican, said that he will now “fully authorize Texas to take unprecedented measures to defend…
Sick Puppy Found Floating in a Box on a Texas River Gets Adopted
Kayak’s coat shines with health and his eyes sparkle with life. He’s a lively, loving puppy much adored by his young family and their little girl. There’s nothing he enjoys more than belly rubs and treats. But mere weeks ago, the black-Lab retriever mix was in a very different place. Just two months old, the…
Texas Interior Designer Cathy Kincaid’s Effortlessly Elegant Style Breathes New Life into Historic Homes
When historical American homes are in need of preservation and an exquisitely traditional makeover, their homeowners have turned to interior designer Cathy Kincaid for over 40 years. She’s played fairy godmother to dozens of charming houses that are full of character, including a 1750s Connecticut ferryman’s cottage on the water, Manhattan penthouses, and a forested…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation Into Harris County Elections
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called for an investigation into how Harris County runs elections, citing problems and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, and staffing problems he said left voters frustrated and confused. “I’m calling on the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Texas Rangers…
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