Judith K. Pickard
President Joe Biden has confirmed that the United States will supply Ukraine with long-range missiles equipped with cluster munitions, according to U.S. officials cited by CBS News on Friday. These missiles, known as the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), boast a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile … Read more
WASHINGTON — A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has made a significant ruling regarding one of the defendants in the 9/11 trial. The judge, Col. Matthew McCall, has declared Ramzi bin al-Shibh unfit for trial due to his sustained abuse while in CIA custody, which has resulted in lasting psychosis. This ruling means that the … Read more
Off Lease LLC, a subsidiary of the well-known used vehicle dealer Off Lease Only LLC, has announced its permanent closure of operations in Katy, Texas. This move has resulted in the unfortunate layoff of 116 employees, and it comes in the wake of the parent company’s decision to also close its Florida operations, leading to … Read more
Lila, a 39-year-old migrant hailing from Honduras, found herself in a state of limbo as she sat in a shelter near the Mexico-Texas border, awaiting her opportunity to cross into the United States. Her predicament was a result of the dangerous conditions posed by cartels if she were to turn back, and the uncertainty of … Read more
A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate constitutional free speech rights when the university’s president canceled a drag show earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk delivered the ruling recently, marking an unusual decision in the ongoing legal battles surrounding drag shows in the United States. … Read more
Texas boasts a rich tapestry of diversity, culture, and natural wonders. Nevertheless, amidst its splendor, several cities grapple with pressing issues like crime, poverty, unemployment, and a compromised quality of life. In this piece, we delve into the 15 Texan cities grappling with these challenges, as determined by a range of criteria and statistics. Our … Read more