Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune June 5, 2025 “Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
Read MoreSpeaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2025 “Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…
Read MoreTexas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2025 “Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas lawmakers this year heavily…
Read MoreTexas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune June 6, 2025 “Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreSTATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING TEXAS SNAP REFORM: NO MORE TAXPAYER-FUNDED JUNK FOOD
June 5, 2025 “We are responsible for seeing taxpayer dollars serve their intended purpose. This means helping Texas families access healthy food options that will keep them fueled for success, instead of perpetuating a cycle of poor nutrition and chronic illness. I want to thank Senator Mayes Middleton and Representative Stan Gerdes for their…
Read MoreFirst trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2025 “First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreAs lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2025 “As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Read MoreUSV Bancorp Launches Final Phase to Establish the First Vietnamese-American Community Bank in Houston
Houston, Texas – June 5, 2025 – USV Bancorp, Inc. is proud to announce it has entered the final phase of its capital raise to establish the first Vietnamese-American minority-owned bank in Houston, Texas. This milestone marks the culmination of a 50-year journey for Houston’s Vietnamese community and coincides with the U.S. commemorating half a…
Read MoreJefferson County man sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for bank fraud conspiracy
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Nome, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Eulice Emerson Alvey, also known as Trey, 50, pleaded guilty to…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Gas Prices Post Mixed Signals Statewide as Summer Driving Season Gains Momentum
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Post Mixed Signals Statewide as Summer Driving Season Gains Momentum The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the same as last week and is 29 cents less per gallon compared to this…
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