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Fort Bend County pledges $1.5M for Sugar Land 95 memorial

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Fort Bend County approved a $1.5 million contribution to help fund a permanent memorial for the “Sugar Land 95,” the remains of 95 individuals uncovered in 2018 on Fort Bend ISD property and believed to be victims of Texas’ historic convict leasing system. The county’s funding will support design, construction and educational elements at the protected cemetery site, in partnership with the school district, state agencies, researchers and community groups. Officials plan for the memorial to serve as a public historical and educational resource while honoring the individuals reinterred on the campus.

Jasmine Crockett addresses possible Texas Senate rivals amid own deliberation

LAWIN.newsDecember 5, 20250105 views

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is considering a campaign for the U.S. Senate and has confirmed she has spoken with potential opponents as she evaluates a run. Party officials, strategists, and rival contenders are closely watching her deliberations, which could reshape the Democratic primary field in a Republican-leaning state. The developing race is drawing national attention as Democrats assess their chances in Texas and weigh the impact of Crockett’s possible candidacy on fundraising, messaging, and statewide electoral strategy.

Cold front sparks short-lived outage for 30,000 CenterPoint customers in north Houston

Mae De Vera, LAWIN.newsDecember 4, 20250185 views

More than 30,000 CenterPoint Energy customers in northern Harris County and nearby suburbs briefly lost power early Tuesday during a cold front, as an equipment issue during planned upgrade work caused outages that crews restored within hours.

Texas babies could get $1,000 each under Dan Patrick plan

LAWIN.newsDecember 4, 20250119 views

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed a state program that would give every Texas newborn $1,000 at birth, in addition to a separate federal plan that will provide American babies $1,000 to invest in the stock market. The Texas Legislature will review the proposal, its funding sources and its coordination with the upcoming federal newborn investment initiative. Lawmakers, budget analysts and state agencies will evaluate costs, oversight and implementation details before any launch of the state program.

Tyson to cut 1,761 Amarillo jobs as it ends second shift at beef plant in 2026

Mae De Vera, LAWIN.newsDecember 3, 20250208 views

Tyson Foods will eliminate 1,761 B-shift jobs at its Amarillo beef-processing complex on or about Jan. 20, 2026, as part of a nationwide restructuring that also includes a plant closure in Nebraska, according to a WARN notice filed with Texas regulators.

Flood-hit Texas camps could see license costs skyrocket 4,000%

LAWIN.newsDecember 3, 20250101 views

Texas officials have proposed dramatic increases in licensing fees for summer camps, part of a broader effort to improve safety and oversight following the deadly July 4 Central Texas floods that claimed 27 lives at Camp Mystic.

Texas Gov. Abbott asks IRS to suspend CAIR’s tax-exempt status

LAWIN.newsDecember 3, 20250123 views

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has formally requested the suspension of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, sending a letter on Tuesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Texas DPS uncovers 23 migrants hidden in semi’s sleeping area

LAWIN.newsDecember 3, 20250116 views

Texas state troopers discovered 23 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally hidden in the sleeper compartment of a truck tractor during a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in La Salle County, authorities said.

Houston restaurant owner pushes city to remove fire-damaged neighboring building

LAWIN.newsDecember 2, 20250118 views

A Galleria-area restaurant owner is calling on the City of Houston to take immediate action after a second fire erupted at a vacant building next to his business Sunday night.

Texas AG Paxton probes Shein for alleged forced labor, unsafe goods

LAWIN.newsDecember 2, 20250135 views

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into online retailer Shein over potential violations of state law following reports of forced labor and the sale of unsafe products.