Christina Heath News
Midland Independent School District to hold intersession period, promote 'academic growth'
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
Midland Independent School District (MISD) will hold its first intersession between Monday, Oct. 18 until Thursday, Oct. 21, to give students a boost.
ICE releases 50,000 migrants 'without a court date' from mid-March to mid-July
By Christina Heath | Aug 9, 2021
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released without a court date approximately 50,000 migrants who crossed the southern border of the U.S. illegally between mid-March and mid-July of this year, Axios recently reported.
Landgraf: Texas special session on July 8 follows 'an eventful 140 days' of legislation
By Christina Heath | Jun 29, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott may call a special session to take care of loose ends as this year's session has been "through ups and downs" as State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) said.
Abbott signs bill punishing police budget cuts: 'We don't defund or disrespect our police'
By Christina Heath | Jun 7, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made good on his promise to sign into law a bill that would make it harder for cities to defund the police.
Texas 'will always lead the way to protect the unborn' as Abbott signs 'heartbeat bill'
By Christina Heath | Jun 7, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law Senate Bill 8, commonly known as the "heartbeat bill," that bans abortions after as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Allred: AJP $18 million investment in VA facilities will 'modernize facilities all over the country'
By Christina Heath | Apr 25, 2021
As part of the new American Job's Plan by the Biden administration, the federal government plans to invest $18 billion to improve and upgrade federal facilities, especially those that serve our nation's veterans, a press release from The White House said.
Pfluger, others sponsor bill to free Trevor Reed: 'The United States will not tolerate an American citizen being held by the Putin regime'
By Christina Heath | Apr 25, 2021
Texas lawmakers U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Odessa) and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin) are sponsoring House Resolution 186 (HR 186) to free former Marine Trevor Reed from his currently Russian imprisonment.
Abbott urges Biden administration 'to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist'
By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris requesting that Mexican drug cartels are classified as foreign terrorist organizations.
Texas HB 1239 passes: Rep. Landgraf glad churches will remain open 'when they're most needed'
By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives have passed House Bill 1239 (HB 1239), a legislative measure that ensures the governor cannot shut down churches and houses of worship when a proclamation of disaster declaration has been enacted.
Abbott: Trooper death 'reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face everyday'
By Christina Heath | Apr 4, 2021
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the death of 38-year-old Trooper Chad Walker who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Limestone County on March 26.