A car burst into flames just outside of the Texas State Capitol in Austin right after 2 p.m. on Friday. The car was parked on the south side of the Capitol outside the entrance to the building. The source of the car fire, and any danger to the building, or those in it, is under investigation.
A YouTube video message purportedly by the group Anonymous has issued a warning for U.S. police chiefs, Waller County police, and in particular, the Waller County Sheriff’s Department. In a threatening demand, the group told the Waller Sheriff’s Office, “We all know where you live. No mercy for murders.” The group plans protests in 35 cities throughout the U.S. on Saturday, August 8th.
A Texas DA has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court for violating a gag order in connection to a capitol murder case. Williamson County DA Jana Duty was also fined $500 for her comments.
A man claiming to be a member of the Anonymous hactivist group is in jail in Waco after allegedly making threats to kill McLennan County and Waco police officers. Just days before this altercation, the self-described Sandra Bland activisit called a Texas trooper “You tyrannical f**king pig.”
Texas Sheriffs, the Lieutenant Governor, and experts in immigration related issues met at the State Capitol on Wednesday to discuss the federal government’s creation of a sanctuary state for criminal aliens through its Priority Enforcement Program (PEP).
A Collin County lawyer is reported to have contacted Collin County grand jurors by sending them letters to their homes and jobs, and visiting them in person. His mission – asking them to investigate Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged with two first degree counts of securities fraud, and with a third degree felony for failing to register as a securities adviser with the Texas State Securities Board.
Over 260 veterans marched in their underwear “silkies” through Houston in the summer heat. The veterans marched for comradery and to raise awareness to the high rate of suicide and PTSD among service veterans and active duty military.
Following the booking and fingerprinting of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, here are 11 things you need to know:
Breitbart readers have commented on the reported upcoming indictment of Attorney General Ken Paxton by charging that the investigation and any indictments of Paxton is a witch hunt by Democrats, Paxton’s prior AG opponent Dan Branch and his friends, and/or a “Blue RINO hunt.” Others do not seem so sure.
Twin Peaks bikers are fighting a gag order in Waco, Texas, and they are fighting the prosecution’s persistent and flagrant use of terms such as “outlaw bikers,” “biker gangs,” and “outlaw biker gangs” when referring to motorcycle riders and all of the bikers in Waco that day. They cite legal opinions that prevent such “guilt by association” arguments by the State.
Another Texas man has been arrested with a gun during airport screening after forgetting to take it out of his briefcase. A new law in Texas will forgive such airport security mistakes made by concealed handgun license (CHL) holders.
The Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Steve McCraw, was told during a Texas House committee investigatory hearing – “A lot of people are afraid of you guys.” The hearing was called in the wake of the arrest of Sandra Bland by a Texas DPS trooper. The comment came from staunch conservative State Representative Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford).
The Texas Senate Health and Human Services committee began their investigation on aborted baby body part sales and questioned witnesses at the state Capitol for over four hours on Wednesday. The committee met to examine the business practices and regulatory structure of Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, and to investigate whether state or federal laws were broken with regard to the donation and/or sale of fetal tissue.
The Attorney General of Texas testified today before a state senate committee and promised an “aggressive investigation” of Planned Parenthood. The committee investigates the business practices of the abortion provider. Texas officials have called for an investigation after the recent release of undercover videos of Planned Parenthood executives discussing the harvesting and sale of baby body parts.
The hunt is on for an impartial judge to hear 20 Twin Peaks biker examining trials. The administrative judge for the Waco region has asked a Travis County judge to hear the trials.
Pro-lifers across America are gathering today at what has been dubbed “#WomenBetrayedRally.” The rallies, in more than 70 cities across the nation, come in the wake of the release of undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood executives discussing the harvesting and sale of baby body parts. They are calling on state and federal officials to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood.
Texas Patriots PAC hosted a “Vacation Liberty School” this past week and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick gave the kids a Texas state government lesson.
A U.S. District Court of Appeals has encouraged the Supreme Court to redefine the standard by which states have the authority to limit abortion.
The government has once again violated the injunction prohibiting the implementation of President Obama’s executive amnesty plan. The action comes right before high-ranking federal government officials, including the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have been ordered to a August hearing to show why they should not be held in contempt for prior failures to comply with the injunction.
In the wake of the death of Sandra Bland in a Texas county jail, Waller County Sheriff R. Glenn Smith has called for the formation of an outside sheriff’s commission to evaluate jail procedures, jail personnel, and other issues.
The Chick-fil-A family and others mourn today the death of Jeannette Cathy, the wife of the late Truett Cathy.
A court of appeals has dismissed one of the charges against presidential candidate and former Governor Rick Perry. The charge of coercion of a public servant has been dismissed. A second indictment is pending but may be dismissed in the future.
Citizens of Mexico and several Central American nations have filed suit, claiming entitlement to birth certificates for their children born in the United States. They allege that Texas denies them the certificates because they do not possess the required identification.
A Johnson County, Texas man has been arrested for shining green laser lights into the cockpits of airplanes. He has been charged with a state criminal misdemeanor but federal charges will most likely be filed. The man shined the lights
