Tag: Texas

Judge Rules Against California’s Ban on Crocodile, Alligator Products

A federal judge has ruled against California’s ban on selling and importing alligator and crocodile products. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Kimberly Mueller issued the ruling March 6, more than three years after Louisiana joined retailers across the nation to sue the state for its decision to criminalize the products. In the judgement, Mueller found…


Car Collides With Dallas Horse Riders, Killing 1, Injuring 2

DALLAS—A 14-year-old on horseback was killed and two other teens were injured early Tuesday in Dallas in a collision between a vehicle and the group of teens, who were riding stolen horses, police said. The two riders who were injured—a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old—were hospitalized in stable condition after the 5:30 a.m. crash, police said….


Man Arrested in Texas Hookah Lounge Shooting That Killed 2

AUSTIN, Texas—A 19-year-old was arrested in a January shooting at a hookah lounge in Austin that left two high school students dead and three other people seriously wounded, police said Monday. Christijan Stevens was arrested Wednesday in Killeen, north of Austin, and is charged with capital murder, police said. Jail records did not list an…


NTD News Today (March 14): Abbott Promotes School Choice Legislation in Texas; Illegal Immigrants Entering Canada From US

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants parents in charge of their children’s education. He thinks school choice is the way forward and is delivering that message at events across the state. Illegal immigrants entering the U.S. have now set their sights on a new entry point, Canada. In January alone, crossings neared 5,000 at…


LIVE 12 PM ET: NTD News Today (March 14): Abbott Promotes School Choice Legislation in Texas; Illegal Immigrants Entering Canada From US

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants parents in charge of their children’s education. He thinks school choice is the way forward and is delivering that message at events across the state. Illegal immigrants entering the U.S. have now set their sights on a new entry point, Canada. In January alone, crossings neared 5,000 at…


Sheriff: Missing Texas Girl Found Locked in North Carolina Outbuilding

LEXINGTON, N.C.—A missing 13-year-old Texas girl was found locked in an outbuilding near a North Carolina home, authorities said Monday. Investigators with the Dallas police and the FBI say a 34-year-old man enticed the girl to leave her home while communicating with her on social media, then picked her up in his vehicle, Sheriff Richie…


Sheriff: Missing Texas Girl Found Locked in Outbuilding in NC; Suspect Charged With Human Trafficking, Rape

LEXINGTON, N.C.—A missing 13-year-old Texas girl was found locked in an outbuilding near a North Carolina home, authorities said Monday. Investigators with the Dallas police and the FBI say a 34-year-old man enticed the girl to leave her home while communicating with her on social media, then picked her up in his vehicle, Sheriff Richie…


Gov. Greg Abbott Promotes School Choice Legislation, Opponents Pushback

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott believes parents should be in charge of their children’s education, and that’s the message he delivers to parents, educators, and community members at events across the state. “In Texas, we believe in freedom,” Abbott said on Thursday at the Parent Empowerment Night at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas. “When you…


Police: 4 Die in Shooting at Dallas Apartment Building

DALLAS—A man and woman have been arrested and charged after four people were found fatally shot in a Dallas apartment where an infant was found unharmed, police said Monday. Artemio Maldonado, 18, and Azucena Sanchez, 20, have been charged with capital murder, police said. Jail records did not list an attorney for either suspect. Police…


‘We Are Urging Individuals to Avoid Travel to Mexico’: Officials Issue Warning After 3 Go Missing

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging individuals to avoid traveling to Mexico after three Texans went missing in Mexico. “We have a duty to inform the public about safety, travel risks, and threats. Based on the volatile nature of cartel activity and the violence we are seeing there; we are urging individuals to…