Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Ordered to Pay $6.6 Million to Whistleblowers for Unlawful Retaliation

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County District Court judge has ordered the Texas Attorney General’s Office to pay $6.6 million to four former employees who sued after being terminated. They alleged retaliation following their whistleblower complaints against Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a decision issued on Friday, Judge Catherine Mauzy sided with the whistleblowers by confirming that Paxton’s office had violated the Texas Whistleblower Act. The lawsuit centered on accusations that Paxton had used his position to benefit a real estate developer, Nate Paul, in exchange for personal favors. According to the judgment, the plaintiffs … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ordered to Pay $7 Million to Whistleblowers, Vows to Appeal

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County judge has mandated the Texas Attorney General’s Office to compensate whistleblowers approximately $7 million. These former employees had accused the office’s head, Attorney General Ken Paxton, of legal violations, which they reported to the FBI. The plaintiffs, initially terminated from their positions, contended that their dismissal was wrongful and a contravention of the Texas Whistleblower Act. Their legal challenge culminates in a court ruling that underscored the validity of their claims against the Attorney General’s Office. The legal proceedings, which have stretched over four years, have finally tilted in … Read more

Texas Islamic Community Faces Governor’s Scrutiny Amid Development of Inclusive EPIC City Project

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DALLAS — A significant residential and educational development proposed for a 402-acre tract in unincorporated Collin and Hunt Counties, northeast of Dallas, aimed at supporting the Muslim community, has sparked controversy and a wave of investigations led by state officials. The East Plano Islamic Center, colloquially known as “EPIC City,” envisions a comprehensive community setup including a new mosque, over a thousand homes, a faith-based K-12 school, senior housing, commercial spaces, sports facilities, and a community college. Amidst the development plans, which have yet to break ground, Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiated several probes into … Read more

Trial Begins for Texas Teen in 2022 High School Stabbing Case

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BELTON, Texas — Jury selection commenced Thursday for the trial of Caysen Tyler Allison, a former student accused of a fatal stabbing at Belton High School nearly three years ago. Allison has been under house arrest since the 2022 incident, facing charges linked to the death of 18-year-old Joe Ramirez, who was stabbed multiple times in a school bathroom. The process of seating a jury began with both prosecution and defense being allocated four hours to assess and question potential jurors. This preliminary phase is critical in ensuring a fair trial, focusing on issues such … Read more