Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer On September 2nd the SB 8 law was put into effect in the state of Texas. SB 8 allows anyone to sue a person for $10,000 who has aided or supported someone in getting an… Read More ›
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Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges
Myra BariStaff Writer On Oct. 14, 2019, days after a Fort Worth police officer shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home, the officer in question was charged with murder. The officer was identified as Aaron Dean, and he resigned… Read More ›
Shooting Occurs in Texas Four Weeks After El Paso Shooting
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Mere hours after being dismissed from his job as a trucker, a man with an assault-style weapon wreaked havoc on two West Texas towns, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ultimately resulted in the death… Read More ›
O’Rourke and Cruz Showdown in Texas
Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Sept. 22, Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas faced incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in a heated first round of three debates before the general election later this year.The two candidates focused on domestic… Read More ›
Texas Bill to End Jail Time for People Unable to Pay Fines
Kevin Liu Staff Writer Texas Legislature is now making it easier for people who cannot pay their traffic tickets by providing alternative payments. The state passed a bill that requires courts to ask whether people can afford to pay traffic… Read More ›
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