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Texas Democrats Sue The Governor

Texas Democrats Sue The Governor

Austin (AP) – Texas Democratic lawmakers are suing Republican Governor Greg Abbott after he vetoed Capitol paycheck funds because they walked out to block sweeping new voting restrictions. The lawsuit filed Friday reflects the tensions that remain more than a month after Democrats staged a late-night quorum break to stop the GOP from passing tougher…MORE

Texas Supreme Court Rules In 2017 Mass Shooting

Texas Supreme Court Rules In 2017 Mass Shooting

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Supreme Court has ruled survivors and relatives of those who were killed in a 2017 mass shooting at a church cannot sue a sporting goods chain for selling the rifle used in the attack. The court threw out four lawsuits against Academy Sports and Outdoors that alleged a San Antonio…MORE

Extended Unemployment Benefits End In Texas

Extended Unemployment Benefits End In Texas

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Jobless Texans have lost their extended unemployment benefits. The federal government had been boosting unemployment checks during the pandemic, but some Texas businesses have been complaining that meant many people without jobs were making enough money that they didn’t want to go back to work. So, as of Saturday 8 states, including…MORE

Police, Trump Supporters Sued Over Texas Highway Incident

Police, Trump Supporters Sued Over Texas Highway Incident

Austin (AP) – Civil rights organizations and people who were part of a Biden campaign caravan last fall that was surrounded on a Texas highway by Trump supporters have filed two federal lawsuits, including allegations that local law enforcement failed to respond to efforts to intimidate them. Videos shared on social media from Oct. 30…MORE