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Paxton Releases Statement Ending Litigation with Former Employees
Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement regarding ending the litigation with former employees.
Shamrock Products Sued for Toxic Spill of Oil and Chemicals
While the toxic chemicals in liquid state were reportedly contained in the immediate area of the spill, Shamrock Products failed to notify the public.
Homelessness in Texas on the Rise
Homelessness rose last year across nearly every demographic group, but strides were made to connect people with new housing.
Houston Still Hasn’t Allocated $200 Million in Relief from Hurricane Harvey
Both the state and the city of Houston say they want to work together to help pay down the remaining funds.
Shamrock Products Caused Foul Odor in the Coastal Bend
On January 3, 2024, a valve on a petroleum product storage tank was damaged at Shamrock Products, LLC facility at the Port of Victoria. This caused a mysterious odor around seven counties in the Coastal Bend area.
Crude Oil Release Confirmed at Shamrock Products
The incident was not immediately reported to local officials in Victoria. Some residents reported strong odors throughout the region and various local and state agencies actively began conducting air quality tests throughout a seven-county area.
Update on Mystery Odor Around the Coastal Bend Area
The Goliad County Emergency Management received confirmation of the source of the odor around Goliad County that extended to the Corpus Christi area.
Quinceañera capital of Texas?
Diboll’s growing Hispanic population has inspired a new economy of party planners and DJs to produce quinceañeras. City leaders are taking notice.
Texas is Beginning to Examine the Potential Impact of Using AI
Amid fears that AI could heighten bias or affect privacy, the state is forming an advisory committee to recommend how the technology is deployed.
2023 - Year in Photos
Texas photojournalists fanned the state, capturing historic news and intimate moments via Texas Tribune.
Southern Baptist Convention Settles High-Profile Lawsuit
The suit prompted a major newspaper investigation into Southern Baptist sexual abuse and seven other men to come forward with allegations against Paul Pressler, an influential conservative activist and former Texas judge.
$700 Million Settlement with Google for Anticompetitive Practices
Google signed anticompetitive contracts that created technological barriers to deter consumers from directly downloading apps to their devices.
Texas Sues Biden Administration for Overreaching Transportation Emissions Rule
The Department of Transportation does not have the statutory authority to institute such a rule, and the mandate violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
Texas Schools are Looking Overseas for Help
Public schools got little help from lawmakers this year to address the state’s chronic teacher shortage, so they’ve turned to other creative solutions — like leaning on cultural exchange programs to recruit international teachers.
Texas Property Tax Cut
Here are a few tips to help you understand what the recent voter-approved tax cuts mean for your mortgage.
Preparing for Natural Disasters
Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time.
Paxton Sues U.S. State Department for Conspiring to Censor American Media Companies
Through its Global Engagement Center, the State Department actively intervened in the news-media market to limit the reach and business viability of domestic news organizations by funding censorship technology and private censorship enterprises.
Rudolph the Red-Nose Pumping Unit
The modern counter-balance pumping unit, also known as a pumpjack, was invented by Lufkin resident Walter Trout in 1952 to bring oil to the surface.
Some Texas Developers are Converting Workspaces into Apartments
Housing advocates see empty office space as a potential way to help solve the nation’s housing woes.