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.
Texas AG Sues Swimming Organization for Allowing Biological Males compete in Women’s Events
Paxton’s suit against Masters Swimming is not the first time in recent months the state’s top law enforcer has labeled the inclusion of trans athletes as deceptive business practice.
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.
Paxton Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid Flooding in Texas
Flood victims are reminded to be wary of contractors from out of the area, don’t rush into signing a contract, ask for references, and check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure they’re working with a trustworthy business.
A Haven for Texas girls, Camp Mystic Becomes a Center of Tragedy
Girls remain missing from the camp, which has hosted the daughters of governors and one president. Rescue efforts continued Sunday.
Central Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises
More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday searching for survivors.
Photos: Texas Hill Country Flood
After the tragic flooding in Kerr County, photographs depict a battered but resilient community.
Death Toll from Hill Country Floods Rises to 27
Twenty-seven girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp remain missing. More rain is expected Saturday in many parts of Texas.
Texas Lawmakers Update Sexual Assault Laws
After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.
Texas Child Population is Growing
Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group.
Texas Stops San Antonio from Using Taxpayer Funds to Pay for Abortion Travel
Texas’s Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that San Antonio must stop the implementation of their program as the case continues to move through the judicial system.