Paxton Investigates Meta and Character.AI for Misleading Children
While AI chatbots assert confidentiality, their terms of service reveal that user interactions are logged, tracked, and exploited for targeted advertising and algorithmic development, raising serious concerns about privacy violations, data abuse, and false advertising.
Announces Investigation into Utility Companies
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into several utility companies connected to the devastating Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fires.
More Than a Dozen Summer Camps are in Flood Zones
Most of the camps along the Guadalupe River were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps.
Texas Identifies the 119 People Killed in Kerr County Floods
Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard Illegally Conspired to Manipulate Energy Markets
The companies deliberate and artificial supply reduction increased prices and enabled the investment companies to produce extraordinary revenue gains by increasing the cost of electricity for American households.
Kerrville officials’ Messages Show Lack of Information about Flooding
Questions remain about how state and local entities responded to flood warnings.
Foster Grandparent Program Recruits Volunteers to Mentor Children
The Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting volunteers to mentor children as the program celebrates its 60th anniversary this summer.
Texas Buys Land for New State Parks
The fund opens a new era of public land acquisition and park development for Texas, which ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita.
Texas Cotton Industry Emphasizing the Hazards of Fast Fashion
A group representing High Plains region farmers has launched a campaign to make buyers aware of synthetic fibers’ impact on the environment and health.
Fraudulent Charity Impersonation Scams After Tragic Flooding
Bad actors seeking to exploit the tragedy for personal profit began to target CPVFD in several payment platform impersonation schemes, deceiving consumers into transferring money to them instead of Center Point Volunteer Fire Department.
Appeals Court Orders Release of Uvalde School Shooting Records
Eighteen news organizations have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.
East Texas Town Turned a Tornado into Funding for Sirens
As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.
Paxton Releases Information on the Indictments for the Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme
The Indictments and Arrests of Nine Individuals, Including Public Officials, have been released by the Texas Attorney General.
Disaster and Flooding Committee Will Visit Kerr County
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday named the nine state senators who will serve on the joint Disaster Preparedness and Flooding committee in response to the devastating floods that tore through Central Texas over the July Fourth weekend.
Texas Lawmakers Want to Extend Tomato Trade Agreement
The 1996 agreement is set to expire Monday, July 14.
New Floods Lead to Rescues and Evacuations
Heavy rains caused multiple rivers in Central and North Texas to swell by more than 20 feet. Search efforts for victims of the July Fourth floods were suspended until Monday.
Hill Country Flooding: Latest Updates and What We Know So Far
With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.
Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from AG Ken Paxton
In a statement, Angela Paxton said she moved to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds,” citing “recent discoveries.”
Kerrville Community Unites in Prayer
Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.
Texas Floods Deaths Surpasses 100
At least two dozen people were reported missing across the region Monday, though it is not clear how many people in total are still unaccounted for.