Image: The Ten Commandments in the foreground of the Texas Capitol, seen on June 30, 2025. Image by Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJanuary 20, 2026 The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
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Texas TSA Case Raises Serious Questions About Due Process, Bodily Searches, and Accountability
A Transportation Security Administration enforcement case stemming from an incident at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is raising broader concerns about how TSA handles allegations involving bodily searches, medical accommodations, retaliation, and the right to a hearing—particularly […]
More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas TribuneAug. 28, 2025 More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state’s education systems, water infrastructure […]
Armed and Unpunished: West Texas Chief Deputy Who Attacked Journalist on Video Still Supervising Local Officers
In tiny Jeff Davis County, Texas, a Chief Deputy who violently assaulted a journalist in broad daylight is still wearing a badge—and still supervising other deputies. Despite video evidence, medical records, and a formal complaint, […]
Liz Rogers to Moderate West Texas History Forum at Jeff Davis County Library
Historian and author Larry Francell will lead a discussion exploring the myths and realities of the Davis Mountains at the Jeff Davis County Library on April 5 at 3 p.m. The event, titled West Texas […]
Texan Attorney Tony Buzbee Takes Center Stage in Sean Combs Abuse Lawsuits
The entertainment world has been rocked by allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, with over 100 plaintiffs accusing the music mogul of sexual abuse and exploitation. While the headlines have focused on the shocking claims, a […]
Buzbee Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Roc Nation and Attorneys for Alleged Illegal Solicitation and Conspiracy
Houston’s Buzbee Law Firm has initiated a lawsuit against Roc Nation, attorneys Marcy Croft and Quinn Emanuel, accusing them of barratry, impersonation of a public official, and other state law violations. The suit, filed in […]
Waco-Based Law Firm Secures Over $273K Settlement for Client Injured on Car Lot
In a significant legal victory, the Waco-based Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., secured a notable settlement for a client who was severely injured while inspecting a vehicle on a used car lot. The settlement, […]
CLEAT’s 48th Annual Convention in El Paso Highlights Law Enforcement Wellness and Leadership Development
The 48th Annual CLEAT Convention and Leadership Academy will take place on October 11 and 12, 2024, at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas. The convention brings together law enforcement professionals for […]
“I Don’t Have to Tell You Sh*t”: TSA Supervisor Shawn Brooks’ Confrontation with Passenger Sparks Outrage
An unsettling encounter at Austin Bergstrom International Airport between a passenger and TSA Supervisor Shawn Brooks has led to a formal complaint and widespread concern. Brooks, whose exchange with the passenger included the contentious remark, […]
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