Democratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed. Read: Read More
Texas Tribune Two years later, Judge orders new election for Harris County judicial seat
Democratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed. Read: Read More
Border Report – Five charged in assault of Paisas gang members
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A six-month investigation by the FBI has led to the indictment of five men on charges stemming from an assault on newly arrived inmates at a…
Yard Barker – Michigan HC Sherrone Moore reveals favorite play he called as offensive coordinator
Michigan HC Sherrone Moore still remembers the play that changed everything against Alabama. Read: Read More
Border Report – US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration, authorities said Wednesday, bucking the…
KTSM News – Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart faces 5th civil lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fifth civil lawsuit has been filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart and is alleging violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act, according to court documents…
KTSM News – Children’s Grief Center El Paso hosting Memorial 5K Run/Walk
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Children’s Grief Center of El Paso (CGC) will host its annual Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk event at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 19 at Ascarate Park….
Border Report – ‘Water bank’ sought to maintain flow to South Texas cities in drought
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The head of a South Texas planning group is proposing that a “water bank” be formed so smaller cities can water get from larger cities with surplus…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – CBO PIEKARSKI OF CISD FIRED, SISD BOARD MEETING TODAY AT 6:00PM
Yesterday, under agenda item 5C, the Board of Trustees of Canutillo Independent School District voted 4-1 to terminate their Chief Business Officer, Martha Piekarski, with Breanne Barnes dissenting and Lucy Borrego and…
Texas Monthly – New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled as Texas revamps psychiatric system
The facility has 240 single-person rooms, a basketball gym and outdoor courtyards. It’s part of a $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s mental health hospital system. Read: Read More