AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texans voted to approve Proposition 4 which will increase the homestead tax exemption and provide property tax relief, according to Associated Press projections. ELECTION DAY BLOG: Texans vote on…
KTSM News – Billions added to Texas teacher’s retirement system
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texans voted to approve Proposition 9 which will add billions to the Texas retired teacher’s pension, according to Associated Press projections. ELECTION DAY BLOG: Texans vote on 14 state…
El Paso Matters – Election results: How Texans and El Pasoans voted on 14 proposed state constitutional amendments
Texas voters were deciding 14 constitutional amendments on Tuesday, including ones that could lower property taxes, increase retirement pay for some teachers, and allow municipal utility districts in El Paso to issue…
Yard Barker – Ohio State holds top spot in College Football playoff ranking
There is no change at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings this week as the Ohio State Buckeyes hold onto their No. 1 spot for the second week in a…
KTSM News – Second Chance Wildlife Rescue talks importance of animals
VINTON, Texas (KTSM) — Second Chance Wildlife Rescue said the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation is educating the public and helping different species of wildlife. Dr. David Angerstein, with the Second…
Border Report – Advocates say most migrants are not prepared to make a case for asylum in court
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Migrant officials in Tijuana say that approximately one-third of asylum-seekers now crossing the border will actually get asylum in the United States. Enrique Lucero, director of the…
Yard Barker – Undefeated JMU faces appeals to NCAA board for bowl game appearance
The James Madison Dukes (9-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) are off to an incredible start to the 2023 season, but without the help of the NCAA Board of Directors, they likely won’t even…
Border Report – Texas governor calls 4th Special Session for border security bills
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday evening called a fourth Special Session of the Texas Legislature in Austin aimed at border security issues. GOP Senate border security…
Yard Barker – NFL Draft watch: Is Caleb Williams no longer a lock to go No. 1 overall?
Every week during the college football season, Yardbarker will post a brief look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects and how their play over the weekend either helped — or hurt — their…
Texas Monthly – Judge pauses Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit
Former top aides to the Texas attorney general are seeking damages for their firings after they reported Paxton to the FBI. The Legislature opted not to authorize a $3.3 million settlement in…