High School Showdown Costs Texas Ranger His Badge, State's Top Court Rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled April 10 that DPS lawfully fired a Ranger after a 2020 school confrontation, finding his PTSD impaired his ability to 'reasonably perform' duties.
Locked-Out Balcones Heights Mayor Takes His Own City To Court
Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Jr. sued the City of Balcones Heights, saying council members stripped his powers and blocked his access after he probed missing police gear. The federal complaint accuses officials of coordinated retaliation.
Texas Opens Applications For $350M Advanced Nuclear Fund
Gov. Abbott and TANEO opened applications for a $350M state fund to back advanced nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel‑cycle projects. Notices due April 23; full apps due May 14.
Starr County Power Players Dodge Heat in South Texas Abortion Arrest Showdown
A federal judge granted qualified immunity to Starr County prosecutors and the sheriff in Lizelle Gonzalez’s suit over her 2022 abortion arrest, but county claims survive. The case will now move into discovery.












