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Paxton Launches Statewide Review of Nearly 1,000 Texas Cities Over Audit Compliance

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Paxton Launches Statewide Review of Nearly 1,000 Texas Cities Over Audit Compliance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a sweeping review of nearly 1,000 cities to determine whether they comply with state audit and financial transparency laws under Senate Bill 1851. Attorney General Ken Paxton has already ordered several cities to halt unlawful tax increases, and he may add more municipalities to the investigation.

Texas Set to Enforce New December and January Laws on Education, Health, and Immigration

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Texas Set to Enforce New December and January Laws on Education, Health, and Immigration

Dozens of new Texas laws take effect beginning in December, including the end of the STAAR test, over-the-counter access to ivermectin, and a law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers who ship abortion pills. January will bring additional rules affecting app stores and immigration enforcement.

Two National Guard Members Critically Wounded in ‘Targeted’ Shooting Near White House

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Two National Guard Members Critically Wounded in ‘Targeted’ Shooting Near White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded Wednesday in what authorities described as a “targeted” ambush near the White House. A lone suspect was shot and taken into custody as federal and local officials investigate the attack as possible terrorism.

Texas Gov. Abbott Teases 2026 Plans as California’s Newsom Rallies Democrats in Houston

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Texas Gov. Abbott Teases 2026 Plans as California’s Newsom Rallies Democrats in Houston

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and California Gov. Gavin Newsom both visited Houston last weekend for separate political events ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Abbott hinted at a fourth-term run during a Sunday night event, while Newsom energized local Democrats on Saturday amid national debates over redistricting and party strategy.

Houston City Council Approves $16M Homeless ‘Superhub’ After Weeks of Debate

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Houston City Council Approves $16M Homeless ‘Superhub’ After Weeks of Debate

The Houston City Council has approved $16 million to open a new homeless services “superhub” near downtown, a move aimed at addressing chronic homelessness but one that has faced strong opposition from nearby residents, citing safety and quality-of-life concerns.

Texas Officials Brace for Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests This Weekend

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Texas Officials Brace for Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests This Weekend

Texas officials are preparing for widespread “No Kings” protests on Saturday, with Gov. Greg Abbott ordering National Guard deployments amid nationwide demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s policies.

Politics and Goverment

Paxton Launches Statewide Review of Nearly 1,000 Texas Cities Over Audit Compliance

Texas Set to Enforce New December and January Laws on Education, Health, and Immigration

Two National Guard Members Critically Wounded in ‘Targeted’ Shooting Near White House

Texas Gov. Abbott Teases 2026 Plans as California’s Newsom Rallies Democrats in Houston

Houston City Council Approves $16M Homeless ‘Superhub’ After Weeks of Debate

Texas Officials Brace for Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests This Weekend

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