Commerce has dismissed Officer William Rhodes after confirming policy violations in an internal review. A separate criminal investigation will now follow.
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Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released. -
The governor sent a letter to Dallas and Collin County's district attorneys and other state leaders Wednesday. -
A federal judge has halted Texas’ Ten Commandments classroom mandate, citing constitutional concerns and ordering some districts to remove displays while the case continues. -
Commerce launches an internal investigation into Officer Rhodes’ hiring documents and places him on paid leave pending the review. Supplemental release expected. -
In a statement, Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Leander and Round Rock ISD officials and board members "blatantly disregarded the will of Texas voters who expect the legal and moral heritage of our state to be displayed in accordance with the law."
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During the Gaza war, Israel raced to redistrict land in the occupied West Bank, drastically changing the map. Palestinians say annexation is underway, though Israel denies it.
