Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: East Texas Jury Acquits Traveling Salesman of Diamond Bessie’s Murder
Hayden SparksDecember 30, 2022
Abraham Rothschild worked as a traveling salesman for his father’s successful jewelry business in Ohio.
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Criminal JusticeFederalIssuesFederal Prosecutors Allege Wood County Constable Unjustly Ordered Canine to Bite Suspect
Hayden SparksNovember 28, 2022
One of the attorneys representing Constable Kelly Smith is Toby Shook, a former prosecutor and nominee for Dallas County district attorney.
FederalImmigration & BorderJudicialFederal Judge Sentences East Texas Man to 41 Months for Smuggling 98 Illegal Aliens in Trailer
Hayden SparksOctober 7, 2022
The federal judge who handed down the sentence reportedly commented that the convict was “lucky” no one died during the crime.
Criminal JusticeEducationIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTrial Scheduled for East Texas School Principal Accused of Impeding Child Sex Abuse Investigation
Hayden SparksJuly 14, 2022
After Kimberlyn Snider’s indictment, the school superintendent — her husband — kept her on the job with the school board’s blessing.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022FederalJudge Nathaniel Moran Overwhelmingly Wins GOP Nomination to Succeed Louie Gohmert in Congress
Hayden SparksMarch 2, 2022
Instead of seeking reelection, incumbent Louie Gohmert ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for attorney general.
Elections 2022FederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingRepublicans Vie to Replace Louie Gohmert in Bright Red East Texas Congressional District
Hayden SparksFebruary 16, 2022
Congressman Louie Gohmert is running for Texas Attorney General rather than seeking another term in the U.S. House.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseState Rep. Travis Clardy Facing Three Primary Opponents in Staunchly Republican East Texas District
Hayden SparksFebruary 4, 2022
Travis Clardy was first elected in 2012 and was one of the Republicans who supported the expansion of Medicaid last year.
Immigration & BorderJudicialNorth Texas Federal Judge Sentences Guatemalan Drug Trafficker to Life Imprisonment
Hayden SparksOctober 29, 2021
Upset that American authorities quashed his drug ring, the convict had lashed out at a federal prosecutor.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseFacing Redistricting and Local GOP Censure, State Rep. Chris Paddie Declines Re-Election Bid
Hayden SparksSeptember 22, 2021
Though he had previously announced his intent to run again in 2022, Rep. Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has changed course.
Statewide News‘We Dodged a Bullet’ With Hurricane Laura, Says Gov. Abbott
Daniel FriendAugust 27, 2020
Though some damage was caused by Hurricane Laura, Texas was largely spared from its path of destruction.
Statewide NewsHurricane Laura Intensifies to Category 4, Expected to Make Landfall Tonight
Daniel FriendAugust 26, 2020
Hurricane Laura has reached 140 mph wind speeds and is expected to make landfall on the East Texas and Louisiana coasts this evening.