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Sotomayor dissents as Supreme Court declines to hear Texas journalist’s wrongful-arrest appeal
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Texas citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal, leaving in place a divided ruling that she cannot sue local officials over her 2017 arrest for obtaining nonpublic information from police. Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a lone dissent, calling the arrest an obvious First Amendment violation.
Cody Arnold, who was 21 at the time, received a 34-year prison sentence for his role in the 2022 killing of 16-year-old Katelynn Stone in Jefferson County, Texas. His co-defendant, Chelsea Shipp, had earlier pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 40 years. Prosecutors said the pair feared Arnold would face legal trouble after Stone became pregnant.
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Corpus Christi's main reservoirs are at just 8.4 percent capacity, prompting city officials to warn of a possible water emergency as early as May. The crisis stems from a five-year drought, a failed desalination project, and high industrial water use. Without cuts, supplies for over 500,000 residents could run dry by early next year.
Stanley Earl Hardin faces two counts of capital murder after driving his truck into a house in Conroe, Texas, and shooting his estranged wife and her mother, authorities said. The incident occurred Monday afternoon on Shoreview Drive. Hardin later surrendered to police.
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In Ozona, a remote town in Crockett County, Texas, wind energy investments are funding essential services that help seniors age in place. Through tax abatement agreements with companies like NextEra Energy, the county secures donations for meals, transportation, and social programs at the local senior center. This approach addresses challenges like isolation and limited access to resources in rural areas.
Channel Jasmine Yonko, 31, has been convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah, in Galveston, Texas. The incident involved stabbing the child the day before and later dropping her from a fourth-story hotel balcony. Prosecutors presented evidence of premeditation despite the defense's insanity claim.
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Authorities in Texas have arrested Breyanai Moore for the death of her estranged husband, Lonnie Moore, which was initially believed to be a suicide but later ruled a homicide. The incident occurred in June 2025, and Moore was taken into custody nine months later. Police investigations revealed details about the couple's separation and the events leading to the shooting.
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