A former Dallas police officer who was charged with capital murder for allegedly ordering three men to kill two people in 2017, was released after the charges against him were dropped. During a preliminary trial hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said they do not have enough evidence or probable… Continue reading Murder Charges Against Ex-Dallas Officer Dropped For Insufficient Probable Cause
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Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: ‘We Just Stepped Off A Cliff
The Texas state court system is signaling that it will no longer enforce a federal order aimed at stopping evictions during the coronavirus pandemic. That could clear the way for landlords to push ahead with tens of thousands of eviction cases that have been on hold. The timing could be particularly painful for many families,… Continue reading Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: ‘We Just Stepped Off A Cliff
These Are The Businesses Speaking Out Against Texas’ Newly Proposed Election Laws
American Airlines, which is located in Fort Worth, and Dell Technologies, headquartered in Round Rock, were the first to criticize recent attempts to alter state election laws in Texas.Cooper Neill/AFP via Getty ImagesMajor corporations with offices in Texas are speaking out against new legislative proposals in the state that would curb expanded voter access. Corporate… Continue reading These Are The Businesses Speaking Out Against Texas’ Newly Proposed Election Laws
Texas Death Toll In February’s Winter Storm Nearly Doubles To 111
February’s brutal winter storm exposed massive problems in Texas’ power and water systems. It also killed 111 people, according to numbers released Thursday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. That number almost doubles the earlier estimates of at least 57 fatalities as investigators confirmed the cause of more deaths. The massive winter storm… Continue reading Texas Death Toll In February’s Winter Storm Nearly Doubles To 111
The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won’t Be Cheap
For Texas, it’s looking like a daunting power bill. The Lone Star State racked up tens of billions of dollars in electricity expenses, as a free-wheeling market design sent prices skyrocketing. It tallied tens of billions more in damage and economic losses from blackouts. The state could spend years paying down those costs — costs… Continue reading The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won’t Be Cheap
Texas Family Sues Power Provider, Utility Overseer After Son Dies In Freezing Weather
A Houston-area family whose son died during an extended power outage is suing their electricity provider and the agency that oversees most of Texas’ energy grid. The family of Cristian Pavon say he died at age 11 because of negligence. The family lives in Conroe, a city about 45 miles north of central Houston. Like… Continue reading Texas Family Sues Power Provider, Utility Overseer After Son Dies In Freezing Weather
Ocasio-Cortez Fundraising Drive For Texas Relief Raises $4 Million
A fundraising effort spearheaded by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to help storm-battered Texans has raised more than $4 million in just a few days. On Saturday, Ocasio-Cortez was on the ground in Texas to celebrate the success of the fundraising effort, which will go to local organizations providing Texans food assistance, homelessness relief and… Continue reading Ocasio-Cortez Fundraising Drive For Texas Relief Raises $4 Million
After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills
Millions of Texas residents suffered last week when a winter storm caused a statewide electrical grid failure. But those who had power, even intermittently, are also paying a price. Literally. Many residents face enormous bills for the electricity they used during the storm. Residents with variable-rate power plans are being hit the hardest. Such plans… Continue reading After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills
Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water
As Texas thaws from the unexpected deep freeze that knocked out power to millions and killed dozens, its residents are continuing to grapple with a secondary peril: lack of safe drinking water. Texans across the state have reported water outages and burst pipes after water lines froze solid. Other residents once again have water coming… Continue reading Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water
For Texas, The Worst Of The Weather Has Passed, But Water Is Still A Big Problem
Many Texans who faced days of near-freezing temperatures without electricity to keep warm were breathing a sigh of relief Friday as the lights and heat came back on. But millions are still without water and the state’s governor is warning that the crisis isn’t over. As of early Friday, 187,000 customers were still without power,… Continue reading For Texas, The Worst Of The Weather Has Passed, But Water Is Still A Big Problem