Late Wednesday, millions found themselves unable to dial 911 due to significant service interruptions across Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, and Texas. By late evening, however, the services had been mostly restored. Authorities have ruled out any malicious activity like cyberattacks as the cause of these disruptions. According to law enforcement …
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Social Media Reacts To Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em Remix
Beyonce is keeping her fans on their toes with a surprise remix to “Texas Hold’ Em.” The latest rendition of her hit song, “Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix),” incorporates elements of New Orleans bounce and some new verses. “When ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ debuted in February, it became a quick …
Read More »Pornhub and Affiliated Sites Block Access in Texas Amid Legal Battle Over Age-Verification Law
In a significant development that has caught the attention of digital rights and adult entertainment circles alike, Pornhub along with its affiliated websites, has initiated a blockade on user access within the state of Texas. This move comes in the wake of an ongoing legal tussle with Texas’ Attorney General …
Read More »Joe Budden Apologizes For Criticizing Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” Track: “I Want To Apologize To Beyoncé…I Like That Song” [Video]
Joe Budden has apologized to Beyoncé for criticism of her country track “Texas Hold ‘Em.” On Thursday, the rapper-turned-podcaster retracted his recent remarks on The Joe Budden Podcast. During the podcast, he initially declined to comment on the track, citing that he’s “not a country music critic.” Despite his co-hosts’ …
Read More »Texas Judge Rules School Didn’t Violate CROWN Act When Suspending Black Student Over Locs
A judge has determined that a Texas school did not violate the state’s CROWN Act when it suspended a teenager for not trimming his locs. On Thursday, State District Judge Chap Cain III handed down the ruling, stating that Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, about 30 miles east …
Read More »Woman With Small Child In Tow Opens Fire Inside Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Texas Megachurch, Suspect Dead
Texas authorities have confirmed the suspect who opened fire and injured two people at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church Sunday afternoon is dead. Police Chief Troy Finner said that the shooting took place at 1:53 p.m., around the time that the Spanish language church service was scheduled to begin. The suspect …
Read More »Black Texas Student & School Board Now Headed To Trial After The Teen Refused To Cut His Locs
A Black Texas student who refused to cut his locs will head to court to defend his decision. On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Barbers Hill Independent School District and student Darryl George will head to trial to determine if the school board violated the Texas CROWN Act by suspending …
Read More »3 Dead, 2 Injured Following Shooting At A Texas Short-Term Rental Property
Texas authorities say three people are dead and at least two others injured following an overnight shooting at a home that may have been used as a short-term rental in Katy, Texas. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said calls reporting the shooting came in around 2 a.m. Sunday morning at …
Read More »Texas Mother Charged With Death Of 6-Year-Old Daughter
A Texas mother faces capital murder for allegedly killing her daughter. Authorities say she was found running around naked at the scene. Nephiterea Sancho, 36, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with capital murder of a child. Authorities say she killed her 6-year-old daughter, Hosanna Sancho. Police responded to a …
Read More »Texas Man Drives 250 Miles To Kill Ex-Girlfriend’s New Boyfriend But Kills Wrong Man
Authorities say Kendell Morris, 26, traveled 256 miles, from Houston to Arlington, to kill the mother of his child’s new boyfriend in May 2020, but he killed the wrong person. Now, he’s facing nearly 30 years in prison. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Morris allegedly drove to the …
Read More »Charleston White Charged With Animal Cruelty & Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon In Texas
Charleston White has found himself in yet another controversy. On Monday, White was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. While not much is known about what led to this arrest, we do know that White was taken into custody in Tarrant County, Texas. …
Read More »Texas Attorney General Threatens Prosecution for Doctors in Emergency Abortion Case
On Thursday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to go after doctors who performed an emergency abortion for a woman who was court-order approved due to medical reasons. Paxton said in a letter that the court order in Austin didn’t protect doctors from prosecution under all Texas abortion laws. He …
Read More »Black Texas High School Student, Previously Suspended for Locs, Faces Another Suspension Over Hairstyle
Sources say that a black student at Barbers Hill High in Texas has been suspended numerous times due to his location. According to the family’s spokesperson, Dr. Candice Matthews, Darryl George, 18, was recently suspended again for not cutting his hair, which violated the school’s dress code policy. People obtained …
Read More »Pastor Dressed As A Grinch Protested “Santa Is Fake” Outside A Texas Elementary School
The Grinch is getting a head start this holiday season. This week, a pastor spread some Christmas despair when he stood outside Sleepy Hollow Elementary School in Amarillo, Texas, telling the children and parents that Old Saint Nick is not authentic. He dressed in a Grinch costume and walked up …
Read More »A Texas Woman Receives A Lifetime Ban From Carnival Cruise Line After CBD Gummies Were Found In Her Bag
A lifetime ban from Carnival Cruise Line was imposed on a Texan woman when CBD gummies were discovered in her luggage as she was boarding the cruise ship. Melinda Van Veldhuizen, a 42-year-old nurse practitioner and chiropractor residing in Dallas, Texas, had intended to commemorate her 21st wedding anniversary and …
Read More »Texas Couple Indicted For Running “Playing Board” Pyramid Scheme During COVID-19 Pandemic
A Texas couple has been indicted for running a pyramid scheme that targeted Black victims under the guise of being a faith-based organization. LaShonda Moore and Marlon Moore launched their Blessings in No Time business during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming they were helping people make extra money during such a …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Returns To Texas Southern University To Present The Flamin’ Hot Scholarship Funds To Recipients
Megan Thee Stallion surprises recipients of the Flamin’ Hot scholarship fund while visiting her alma mater, Texas Southern University. During TSU’s Hump Day pep rally, Megan teamed up with the Ocean of Soul band to commemorate the scholarship recipients and engaged in a fireside conversation with Tracy Clemons from TSU. …
Read More »Two Texas Men Face Charges After Allegedly Stealing 46 Packs of Oxtail and Other Meat From Local Grocery Stores
Two Texas men were recently arrested after allegedly stealing 46 meat packs from four nearby grocery stores in the Cypress area. On Wednesday, Jacob Trevino and Robert Stevenson were stopped by Harris County constables during a traffic stop on the 29100 block of the Northwest Freeway. The sergeant conducting the …
Read More »Texas Judge Rules Alex Jones Cannot Use Bankruptcy to Avoid $1.1 Billion Payment to Sandy Hook Victims’ Families
A Texas judge has ruled that Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy to avoid paying $1.1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims. This ruling signifies another significant obstacle for Alex Jones, who has been legally held accountable for spreading false information regarding the Sandy Hook shooting. Despite filing for …
Read More »Gunman Opens Fire During Texas State Fair, Injures 3 [Video]
Authorities say a man opened fire at the State Fair of Texas Saturday night. The suspect fired shots into the food court, injuring three and sending people running for their lives. Police started to receive calls of an active shooter at the Dallas State Fairgrounds around 8 PM. Three people …
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