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Texas Man Arrested Over Capitol Threat, Released on Bond
Politics & Policy2d ago
Texas Man Arrested Over Capitol Threat, Released on Bond
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday after authorities received information about a credible threat against the Texas State Capitol, Governor Greg Abbott confirmed.
Vance Hails $3.2B Texas Shipyard as 'American Dream Renewed'
Politics & Policy3d ago
Vance Hails $3.2B Texas Shipyard as 'American Dream Renewed'
Vice President JD Vance and Gov. Greg Abbott broke ground on Saronic Technologies' Port Alpha facility, projected to create 10,000 jobs and double U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
EPA to Review Texas Air Rules During Diesel Price Spike
Politics & Policy4d ago
EPA to Review Texas Air Rules During Diesel Price Spike
The Environmental Protection Agency will reconsider Obama and Biden-era air quality regulations at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas Democrat Rips Biden on Immigration, Says It Cost Party 2024
Politics & Policy7d ago
Texas Democrat Rips Biden on Immigration, Says It Cost Party 2024
State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, says Biden's silence on immigration hurt Democrats at the ballot box.
Abbott Freezes Texas Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
Politics & Policy34d ago
Abbott Freezes Texas Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
The governor halted state spending on Flock cameras after agencies spent $30 million on the license plate readers, sparking bipartisan privacy concerns.
Texas Halts State Funding for Flock Cameras During Privacy Furor
Politics & Policy35d ago
Texas Halts State Funding for Flock Cameras During Privacy Furor
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding AI-powered surveillance cameras after an investigation exposed $30 million in state grants for a network of over 3,200 devices.
44 Texas Lawmakers Press Abbott to Block Big Bend Border Construction
Politics & Policy48d ago
44 Texas Lawmakers Press Abbott to Block Big Bend Border Construction
A bipartisan group of state legislators says CBP's access roads, vehicle barriers and detection gear threaten a park that accounts for under 1 percent of border crossings.