AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A top political aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been arrested after accusations that he stole money from investors looking to join the state’s new hemp industry. Court records show Todd Smith is charged with third-degree felony theft. Smith is a longtime political aide to Miller, whose department issues…… MORE
Election Officials Face Fines, Charges in GOP Voting Laws
(UNDATED) – The county officials who run elections are facing a slate of new punishments as part of a nationwide Republican campaign to roll back access to the ballot, months after many hailed them as heroes for the creative ways they expanded voting access last year during the coronavirus outbreak. The penalties, typically buried within…… MORE
Alabama Court Allows Lawsuit Over Texas Woman’s Death
Montgomery, AL (AP) – The Alabama Supreme Court is clearing the way for a lawsuit over the death of a Texas woman who killed herself after claiming she was raped while attending the University of Alabama. The court ruled Friday that a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Megan Rondini wasn’t barred by…… MORE
North Texas Boxing Match Sets American Record
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Saturday night’s boxing match at AT&T Stadium set an American indoor attendance record. The Super Middleweight Title Unification fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders drew 73,126 fans. The previous American indoor boxing match record of 63,350 was set in 1978 when Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks in a heavyweight title…… MORE
Ag Commissioner’s Aide Arrested
Austin (AP) – A top political aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been arrested following accusations that he stole money from investors who were trying to join the state’s new hemp industry. Court records show Todd Smith is charged with third-degree felony theft. Smith is a longtime political aide to Miller, whose department…… MORE