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Civil Society Local NewsRefuting Texas Rangers, Court Monitors Say ‘Ample Evidence’ Suggests Abuse, Trafficking at Bastrop Girls’ Shelter

Isaiah MitchellMarch 29, 2022

Court monitors say "ample evidence” substantiates claims of sexual abuse and potentially even trafficking at The Refuge.

Civil Society Statewide NewsChild Protective Services Division Head Resigns After ‘Political’ Texas Capitol Hearing on Bastrop Shelter

Isaiah MitchellMarch 22, 2022

“I cannot acquiesce to the political nature of the job,” Child Care Investigations Director Justin Lewis wrote in his letter of resignation.

87th Legislature State SenateTexas Senate Probes Abuse Allegations at Bastrop Shelter for Trafficked Girls

Isaiah MitchellMarch 21, 2022

While the Texas Rangers found no evidence of abuse or trafficking, concerns about child pornography at The Refuge remain.

Federal Immigration & BorderDel Rio Mayor Pleads for ‘Quick Action’ as Thousands of Illegal Aliens Shelter at International Bridge

Hayden SparksSeptember 17, 2021

Thousands of illegal aliens, most of whom from Haiti, are waiting in Del Rio, Texas, to be arrested by border patrol agents.

Criminal Justice Local NewsAs Voters Mull Public Camping Ban, Austin Ranks First Among Major Texas Cities in Unsheltered Homelessness

Brad JohnsonApril 29, 2021

Since the City of Austin's recission of its public camping ban, its unsheltered homeless population has risen substantially.

Local NewsHomeless Outreach Group Asks City of Dallas to ‘Resolve Catch-22’ Outlawing Temporary Shelters Near Downtown

Isaiah MitchellApril 14, 2021

Other than in certain city-owned facilities, temporary shelters cannot operate within a half-mile of downtown Dallas.

Local NewsCoronavirus Shelter-in-Place and Curfew Ordered by El Paso County Judge

Isaiah MitchellOctober 26, 2020

The rise of cases in El Paso County led Judge Ricardo Samaniego to proclaim a curfew after 10 p.m. and institute another lockdown order.

IssuesDallas County Judge Jenkins Asks Abbott for a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Mandate

Hayden SparksJune 29, 2020

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked Gov. Abbott to issue a slew of mandates in the wake of an increase in reported COVID-19 cases.

Local NewsCity of Austin Extends Shelter-In-Place Order to May 30

Brad JohnsonMay 8, 2020

The City of Austin has had a shelter-in-place order instituted for 46 days and is now set for at least 22 more.

Civil Society Local NewsTexas Supreme Court Orders Release of Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for Opening Business Contrary to Shelter Regulations

Brad JohnsonMay 7, 2020

Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who reopened despite a temporary restraining order, will be released from jail after orders from the Texas Supreme Court.

Civil Society Local News Statewide News“Every Business is Essential,” Dallas Salon Owner Defies County Shelter Order

Brad JohnsonApril 27, 2020

Shelley Luther opened her salon last Friday in spite of the longstanding orders to close businesses issued by the state and local governments.

Issues Local NewsDallas Extends Shelter Order, Delays Vote on Contracts with Potential Conflicts of Interest

Kim RobertsApril 21, 2020

Dallas County officials extended their shelter-in-place order until May 15, while effectively tabling an order to approve personal service contracts.