Tag: texas local news
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Texas’s required car inspections are abolished by a measure signed by Governor Abbott
A measure that would remove the yearly vehicle inspection mandatory for the majority of automobiles in Texas was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday. House Bill 3297, which was passed by Texas lawmakers just recently, abolished car inspections in up to 17 of the state’s counties. Residents of Texas’ greatest number of counties will…
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Texas’s emergency license plate restriction is enacted by Governor Greg Abbott
It’s official: Texas would no longer issue temporary paper license plates. Rep. Craig Goldman’s HB718 was enacted into law Monday afternoon by Governor Greg Abbott. Paper labels have been historically held responsible for widespread fraud in the state. The issue was initially brought to light by CBS News Texas in 2017. Critics claim that it’s…
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Undocumented immigrants in Texas may receive monthly payments of $500
A recent county program designed to help low-income families may provide certain illegal immigrants in Texas with $500 checks per month for an entire year and a half. Houston’s Harris County, which involves it, voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve a trial program that will give people with low incomes monthly payments in cash. The…
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Abbott says Texas will use buoys to prevent Rio Grande crossings
To stop people from crossing the Rio Grande unlawfully, Texas officials will start installing chains of specially made buoys, Governor Greg Abbott stated on Thursday. Abbott announced the development at a Capitol ceremony in which he issued 6 border security-related bills, such as a bill that gives federal agents more authority to detain and seek…
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Progressive Judge in Texas says illegal immigrants can be eligible for universal basic income
According to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a new plan would let illegal immigrants get a universal basic income. According to the Harris County Democrats’ Uplift Harris pilot program, 1,500 households could each get $500 per month for 18 months from the $20.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act money. On Tuesday, when the scheme was…
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Recent Texas legislation prohibits COVID masks, vaccinations, and shutdown requirements, yet some Republicans demand extra
Gov. Greg Abbott has been under constant fire from other Republicans for his reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak, from forcing closures of companies right away to dealing with vaccine mandates afterward. This year, Abbott made a final effort to calm his opponents by pleading with senators to give priority to legislation that would “end limitations…
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Texas House submits articles of contempt to the Senate against former AG Paxton: The statement made by Patrick
On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives issued the state Senate articles of contempt toward the attorney general, Ken Paxton. The delivery happened after the GOP-led House announced the composition of the group of managers, which would monitor the impeachment process: 5 Democrats and 7 Republicans. According to The Dallas Morning News, the board is…
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When a snake enters a Texas substation, 16,000 residents lose electricity
Austin Energy’s Matt Mitchell claimed the power failure started at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and at its worst, it impacted roughly 16,000 people. Austin Energy tweeted that “wildlife disturbance may end up in power disruptions.” A snake entered one of the substations today and got in an interaction with an electric circuit. According to the firm,…
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Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years for killing BLM demonstrator- Texas governor remains silent over his pardon promise
A U.S. Army soldier who brutally assaulted an armed demonstrator at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas received a sentence of 25 years in jail on Wednesday after authorities highlighted his social media activity and texts to paint him as a violent racist who might attack. Given that Republican Governor Greg Abbott has stated his…
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Texas Mall Shooting Victims: A Six-Year-Old Boy Who Is Recovering Lost His Parents And Younger Brother
On Saturday, eight people died in Texas Mall Shooting. A six-year-old boy shot but now recovering lost his parents and younger brother. A Family Trip Turns To A Horrific Tragedy On Saturday, a family of four went to Allen, Texas Mall to return some clothes when a gunman in a Texas Mall Shooting opened…