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Prairieland Verdict Leaves Questions for Left-Wing Groups, Free Speech Advocates

Austin Wood — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:32:13 -0500

Experts warn the verdict could have a 'chilling' effect on protests and that terrorism charges are an overreach.

Local Landlord Loses U.S. Supreme Court Case About Intentionally Withheld Mail

Kelly Dearmore — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The Euless resident waged a legal battle against the USPS for years, alleging racist postal workers refused to deliver her mail.

Maybe Love Hasn’t Won In Texas: Judges Can Now Refuse To Marry Gay Couples

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:55:56 -0500

For ten years, gay marriage has been constitutionally protected. That's being challenged now.

Convicted North Texas Oath Keeper Leader Sues USA Today, Ex-Wife for $25M

Kelly Dearmore — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:35:17 -0500

USA Today, Ex-Wife for $25M" />The president commuted Stewart Rhodes' 18-year sentence for seditious conspiracy connected to the Jan. 6 attacks after his re-election.

Paxton Sues Tylenol Over Autism, Auditions for Trump’s Favorite in 2026 Senate Race

Kelly Dearmore — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:48:48 -0500

The Texas Attorney General has always been MAGA, but he's also MAHA.

Richardson Community Leader Denied Medical Release From ICE Detention

Emma Ruby — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:43:58 -0500

Marwan Marouf was arrested by ICE agents after dropping his youngest son off at school in September. He has lived in the U.S. for 30 years.

Robert Roberson Granted Stay of Execution

Kelly Dearmore — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:59:58 -0500

The blocked execution marks the latest dramatic development in a case that has gained international attention.

A Timeline of the Robert Roberson ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Row Case

Bridget Thomason — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

After narrowly avoiding death last year, he is scheduled to die by lethal injection next month. Here's what to know about the case.

Judge Sends Activist to Jail Over Anti-Israel Graffiti

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:52:29 -0500

The 'lifelong activist' will not avoid incarceration, thanks to a judge who went above and beyond the jury's decision.

BREAKING: Texas Court Sets New Execution Date for Robert Roberson

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:07:00 -0500

After Roberson avoided execution in 2024, a Texas judge felt forced to rule in the state's favor on Wednesday.