What is clemency? Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, 35 …
Dec 12, 2024 · Pardon: Complete forgiveness for a crime, which removes legal penalties and can restore certain rights.; Commutation: A reduction in a person's sentence, such as shortening prison time.; Amnesty ...
Marijuana in Texas: What you need to know about weed laws in …
Feb 5, 2024 · In late January, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued to block the ordinances of five cities decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession. Those cities — Austin, Denton, Kellen, San Marcos ...
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Is Trump a convicted felon? He'll soon be the first to be US president
Nov 8, 2024 · Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.After defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump will serve a second term in the White House as the 47th ...
Dade Phelan's downfall is part of a pattern in Texas politics
Dec 8, 2024 · Dade Phelan's reluctant relinquishment of Texas House speakership is part of a pattern Dade Phelan is hardly the only Texas House speaker to limp away from the dais amid a collapse in support from ...
Why Texas football can – and can't – win the national championship
Dec 12, 2024 · You get the idea. The numbers match the talent. Texas is giving up the fewest yards per play in college football (4.0) and the second-fewest points per game (12.5).
Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman
John David Kuykendall passed from this earth on November 20th, 2024. He was born on October 3rd, 1940, in Texarkana, TX to Ralph Belton Kuykendall...
Texas vs Georgia: Social media reacts to Texas' SEC title game loss
Dec 8, 2024 · Texas was unable to take advantage even when Georgia lost starting quarterback Carson Beck. Backup Gunnar Stockton completed 12 of 16 passes for 71 yards and an interception. Texas' offense relied ...
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian earns CFP bonus. See how much
Dec 8, 2024 · Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian will receive a $250,000 bonus for the Longhorns' participation in the first round of the College Football Playoff, according to his contract.. Texas ...
Why are flags at half-staff? National day of mourning honors …
6 days ago · Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of mourning for his funeral.