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Court monitor warned of medical care issues at Border Patrol stations before girl’s death

A court-appointed monitor said in January that child migrants held in medical isolation may be overlooked when Border Patrol stations are too crowded

The Independent UK

Attorney General Ken Paxton blasts pending impeachment vote, calls for protests

Paxton said House members were showing “contempt for the electoral process” and accused them of sabotaging his work challenging the Biden administration.

The Texas Tribune

More Texans would qualify for food stamps under a bill heading to Gov. Greg Abbott

The value of a household’s vehicles disqualified nearly 55,000 people seeking federal food assistance in 2022. House Bill 1287 increases the threshold of car values that lead to SNAP applicants being denied aid.

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Takeoff death: Man accused of shooting Migos rapper indicted by Texas grand jury

Rapper was fatally shot last year outside a Houston bowling alley

The Independent UK

Texas teenager claims he fatally shot parents, brother and sister because they were cannibals

Cesar Olalde, 18, was arrested in the small town of Nash, Texas, after allegedly killing his family

The Independent UK

Texans to decide constitutional amendment on cost-of-living adjustments for Teacher Retirement System in November

On May 25, the Texas Legislature took the final vote to send a constitutional amendment to the ballot that would authorize the legislature to provide for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for certain annuitants, who meet criteria provided by law, of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The amendment also authorizes the…

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 26, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In each issue, you’ll find updates on legislative activity and recent news.

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Texas’ extraordinary move to impeach scandal-plagued GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton

After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives has moved toward an impeachment vote that could quickly throw him from office

The Independent UK

Texas parents fret over Winnie the Pooh being used to teach kids about school shootings

The Dallas school district has apologized for not giving parents any warning or guidance before it sent elementary school students home with a Winnie the Pooh-themed book about what to do in the event of a school shooting

The Independent UK

A look at the 20 articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas’ Republican-controlled House has issued 20 articles of impeachment against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton, ranging from bribery to abuse of public trust

The Independent UK

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains silent on potential AG impeachment

A Texas House committee has filed 20 articles of impeachment accusing attorney general of wrongdoing. Republicans’ attempts to remove one of their own sets up a dramatic intraparty showdown in the waning days of the 2023 regular legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Despite budget surplus, Texas Legislature makes little money available for prison air conditioning

Stifling heat has killed inmates and exacerbated employee turnover in Texas prisons. But funding for air conditioning was whittled down in the draft budget released Thursday.

The Texas Tribune

Friday Night Notes: 5-stars visiting Michigan, Colorado’s QB targets, plus more

The lead in the 2024 recruiting cycle changed hands again this week.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boris Johnson tried to persuade Donald Trump to back Ukraine on US tour

Former PM has also been in Dallas, where he met the Republican governor of Texas and Las Vegas and made a lucrative speech

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Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas

Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.

Daily Mirror

Warning after patients travelling for cosmetic surgery left with severe fungal infections

Two patients have died, with the most recent from Texas, US, last week, after being struck down with fungal meningitis. They had recently travelled to Matamoros, Mexico for cosmetic surgery

Texas Observer

¿Quién Se Queda con el Dinero Robado a México?

Los planes del Departamento de Justicia para devolver el dinero robado del estado de Coahuila generan dudas sobre quién debería recibir el dinero.

Texas Observer

Who Gets Mexico’s Missing Money?

The Justice Department’s plans to return funds stolen from the state of Coahuila raise questions about whom should get them.

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Effort to fix payroll error for state National Guard troops falls short in Texas Senate

The mistake meant about 7,400 soldiers sent to the Texas-Mexico border under Operation Lone Star were hit with higher-than-expected federal income taxes.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Texas’ extraordinary move to impeach scandal-plagued GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Hindu

Why did Butterfingers, the character created by Khyrunissa A, go to Texas in the new comic, Adventures in Texas and Other Stories

Why did Butterfingers character created by Khyrunissa A go to Texas in a new comic book

The Independent UK

GOP-led Texas House panel issues 20 impeachment counts against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas lawmakers have issued 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton, ranging from bribery to abuse of public trust as state Republicans surged toward a swift and sudden vote that could remove him from office

Reason

Impeachment of the Attorney General Under The Texas Constitution

Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a likely impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton

The Texas House will vote on accusations that include bribery, dereliction of duty, disregard of official duty and obstruction of justice.

Tribune News Service

Woman shot, wounded by Fort Worth police asked officer to shoot her, footage shows

FORT WORTH, Texas — The woman wounded by a Fort Worth police officer this week asked the officer to shoot her and was holding a knife at her side when the officer fired, footage released by the department Thursday shows.

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