Texas

Edinburg Man Found Guilty in Death of Texas DPS Trooper After Lengthy Trial

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Edinburg, Texas – A jury in Edinburg, Texas, has reached a guilty verdict against Victor Alejandro Godinez, a 28-year-old man, in the killing of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez. This verdict comes after more than six hours of deliberation in the death penalty trial. Sanchez was shot on April 6, 2019, and after undergoing surgery in Houston, he passed away in August. Godinez is also facing two counts of capital murder of a peace officer for shooting at two Edinburg police officers during a manhunt. The trial against Godinez began on January … Read more

Texas Senate Candidate Backed by State GOP Leaders Allowed to Continue Campaigning Amid Eligibility Questions

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Austin, Texas – A Texas Senate candidate backed by state GOP leaders has received mixed news regarding his eligibility to campaign. A judge has allowed Brent Hagenbuch to continue his campaign, but has also refused to dismiss a case questioning his residency, allowing it to proceed before the March primary. Hagenbuch, who has the support of Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, has been facing allegations that he did not meet the residency requirement when filing for the office. The ruling came from Judge Lee Gabriel in a lawsuit filed by Hagenbuch’s opponent, … Read more

Texas Women’s Lives Hang in the Balance: The Terrifying Reality of Miscarriage in the Wake of Abortion Restrictions

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HOUSTON, Texas – In a harrowing account, a woman from Texas shares her traumatic experience of suffering a miscarriage in a state where access to abortion services has been severely restricted. The woman, Erin A. Snider, recounts enduring excruciating pain and uncertainty during her miscarriage, with no guarantee of receiving the medical care she needed. Snider’s story highlights the dangerous consequences of recent laws that have limited reproductive rights in Texas. Snider’s ordeal began on Labor Day when she went to the emergency room after experiencing bleeding. Fearful of the worst, she reached out to … Read more

Grand Jury Convenes to Investigate Law Enforcement’s Delayed Response to Texas School Shooting

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UVALDE, Texas — A special grand jury has been convened in Uvalde, Texas to investigate the delayed response by law enforcement to the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The shooting took place on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers, as well as 17 others injured. The grand jury will be responsible for determining whether criminal charges can be filed against the officers involved in the incident, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Twelve individuals have been selected to serve on the … Read more