Federal appeals court says Texas’ floating barriers can remain in Rio Grande for now
CNN — The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay Thursday night allowing the state of Texas to keep floating barriers in the Rio Grande. A lower…
Ken Paxton: What to know about the Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial
CNN — The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in…
Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on gender-affirming care for most minors
CNN — A judge in Texas on Friday temporarily blocked a new law that prohibits gender-affirming care for most minors in the state. District Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel wrote in…
Ken Paxton: Suspended Texas attorney general seeks to have most impeachment articles tossed
CNN — Attorneys for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have asked that the majority of the articles of impeachment brought against him be dismissed, arguing he can’t be tried…
Rep. Greg Casar, Texas congressman, leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
CNN — A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to “draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including…
Appeals court: Texas voter ID law violates Voting Rights Act
Story highlights The ruling is a victory for voting rights advocates Texas passed the voter ID law in 2011 but it did not go into effect until 2013 CNN — …