Richard "Rick" Bell Appointed as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County by Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Richard "Rick" Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court, Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Hays County Plans $100 Million Infrastructure Upgrade, Financed by Certificates of Obligation
Hays County, Texas, plans to issue $100 million in certificates to fund infrastructure upgrades, including a new administration building and animal shelter renovations, with a potential total repayment of $184.9 million.
El Paso Doc Beats Paxton Lawsuit As Borderland Families Brace For Fallout
The Texas attorney general withdrew a lawsuit against El Paso pediatric endocrinologist Hector Granados, but families and providers say the state ban and litigation have already narrowed specialty care in the borderland.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation into Alleged Sharia Courts in Collin and Dallas Counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for investigations into entities in Collin and Dallas counties that he claims are enforcing Sharia law, potentially overriding state and federal laws.
Hays County Invests $100M in Critical Infrastructure Upgrades to Meet Growing Population Needs
Hays County approves $100 million in debt for infrastructure projects, investing in county office renovations, new animal shelter facilities and other improvements to meet growing population needs.
El Paso Federal Court Blocks Texas Congressional Redistricting Map; Governor Abbott Vows Supreme Court Appeal
A federal court in El Paso halted Texas' congressional redistricting map, which Governor Abbott defends as reflecting conservative voter preferences. He plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.












