Category: State News

Utility Pole Inspection Company Declines To Testify At Texas Panhandle Wildfire Investigation Hearing

Utility Pole Inspection Company Declines To Testify At Texas Panhandle Wildfire Investigation Hearing

Apr 3, 2024 |

Osmose Utilities Services, a company contracted by Xcel Energy for safety inspections, declined to testify before Texas lawmakers investigating the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest wildfire in state history. Despite Osmose’s absence, Kevin Pierce from the Texas A&M Forest Service told the committee that a decayed utility pole, possibly inspected by Osmose, caused the fire, with Xcel Energy’s facilities implicated in the ignition. Osmose reaffirmed its commitment to assisting the investigation but has faced criticism for not cooperating fully with local inquiries.

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Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Won’t Seek Reelection

Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Won’t Seek Reelection

Mar 18, 2024 |

Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi announced his decision not to seek reelection, ending a tumultuous tenure marked by internal party strife, a white supremacy scandal, and significant gains for the party’s right wing in the 2024 primaries. Rinaldi, a staunch ally of the far-right, cited the need to focus on his family as the reason for stepping down. His departure sets the stage for a contested race to lead the party, with Abraham George and Dana Myers vying for the chairmanship amidst calls for a more united Republican front in Texas.

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Texas GOP Chair Candidate Tried To Confront Wife’s Alleged Lover With A Loaded Gun, Police Say

Texas GOP Chair Candidate Tried To Confront Wife’s Alleged Lover With A Loaded Gun, Police Say

Mar 18, 2024 |

Abraham George, a leading candidate for chairmanship of the Republican Party of Texas, was involved in a domestic disturbance last year, where he was found leaving his home with a loaded gun, allegedly to confront a man he believed was having an affair with his wife. Despite the incident, George, endorsed by prominent right-wing Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, remains a contender in the race to replace outgoing chair Matt Rinaldi, amidst a divisive period within the party.

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UT-Austin Reverts To Requiring Standardized Test Scores For Admissions

UT-Austin Reverts To Requiring Standardized Test Scores For Admissions

Mar 11, 2024 |

The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit standardized test scores for fall 2025 enrollment, reinstating the requirement suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic. UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell stated that test scores help identify student readiness for college and aid in placing them in suitable majors, particularly for more challenging courses like engineering and business. The university will offer an early action process for fall 2025 applicants, allowing them to apply by October 15 for an earlier, nonbinding decision.

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Helicopter crashes along U.S.-Mexico border, killing three

Helicopter Crashes Along U.S.-Mexico Border, Killing Three

Mar 9, 2024 |

A tragic helicopter crash along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas claimed the lives of three individuals, including two National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent. The crash, involving a UH-72 Lakota helicopter, occurred during operations for the federal Southwest border support mission near La Grulla, 30 miles west of McAllen. The Department of Defense confirmed a fourth soldier was injured and that the helicopter was not associated with Operation Lone Star, the state’s border enforcement mission.

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