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Texas lawmakers celebrated early as nation’s highest court clears path for California’s new congressional maps in 2026 elections
Sacramento, California – On Wednesday, California celebrated a big legal and political moment when the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a Republican…
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Three Guatemalan nationals extradited to face federal drug charges in Texas
Sherman, Dallas – Three Guatemalan nationals have been extradited to the United States to face serious federal drug trafficking charges in…
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Western Texas federal prosecutors file close to 200 immigration-related charges over seven-day span
San Antonio – Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 192 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases between…
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Two Texans win big with $1 million scratch-off prizes in separate lottery games
Texas – In an exciting wave of good fortune, two Texas residents have each claimed $1 million prizes from different Texas…
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San Antonio woman sentenced for role in smuggling operation that resulted in death
San Antonio – A 36-year-old woman from San Antonio was sentenced Thursday to over 11 years in federal prison for her…
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Texans impacted by winter storm given more time to apply for SNAP replacement benefits
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval…
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Wichita Falls resident wins $2 million after matching five numbers in Mega Millions drawing
Wichita Falls, Texas – A lucky Wichita Falls resident is celebrating a major windfall after claiming a $2,000,040 Mega Millions prize…
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Texas pauses new H-1B visa requests as Abbott orders statewide review of program use
Austin, Texas – Texas state government hiring practices are facing an immediate shift after Greg Abbott ordered all state agencies and…
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Texas tops the nation in job growth as new records are set for employment and labor force size
Austin, Texas – Texas is entering the new year with strong momentum as Greg Abbott highlighted new labor market data showing…
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Houston man admits selling fentanyl pills tied to deaths in Texas and Connecticut
Houston, Texas – A 25-year local resident has admitted in federal court that he distributed counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a…
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