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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals found that it was unreasonable for a challenge to a trespassing case to be filed so far from where the charge occurred.

State District Judge Jan Soifer in January had previously dismissed the trespassing case against one man from Ecuador who is seeking asylum.

While some districts have long closed schools on Election Day, more are joining the trend, citing safety concerns.

While some districts have long closed schools on Election Day, more are joining the trend, citing safety concerns.

A state ethics agency rebuked a Waco judge who declined to perform same-sex marriages, saying the policy cast doubt on judicial impartiality.

State District Judge Justin Low of Ector County has received a public admonishment for referring to COVID-19 as the “China Virus” in open court.

Legal teams for Amarillo and Alex Fairly argued their cases before Judge William Sowder of Potter County in the 320th District Court on Tuesday.

Arguments concluded Wednesday in the city of Amarillo’s trial to move forward on its civic center project using tax anticipation notes.

As part of the larger debate over the manner in which Texas selects its judiciary, one aspect of the issue has attracted a higher degree of consensus than the process of selection itself: judicial qualifications.

The city of Amarillo, Alex Fairlys legal team and the Texas Attorney Generals Office presented their arguments to Judge Sowder on Tuesday.