Over the last few decades, the forms of transportation that people use to get around have undergone some dramatic changes. From scooters and Segways to racing-grade cycles and recumbent bikes, people have considerably more exciting options of getting from Point A to...
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State senator proposes mandatory drug testing for all prospective candidates
Last week, the Texas Legislature considered two controversial proposals concerning whether applicants for welfare or unemployment should be required to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits. Now, one senator is taking things one step further by asking state...
Will criminal cases in Texas soon be subject to uniform discovery requirements?
There is perhaps no greater injustice imaginable than locking someone up in a state penitentiary for a crime that they didn't commit. In fact, statistics show that the number of wrongful convictions here in the state of Texas is astoundingly high with 117 people being...
Pentagon officials vow to end sexual assault in U.S. military
Over the last several years, the United States military has faced sharp criticism from victims' rights advocacy groups and increased inquiries from federal lawmakers over its handling of sexual assault cases. In fact, acting Defense Department General Counsel Robert...
Are you including ‘income from illegal activities’ on your tax return?
With the calendar moving ever closer to Tax Day, thousands of Americans are now spending their evenings gathering documents and filing out their tax returns. While the Internal Revenue Service of course wants you to report all forms of income, did you know this also...
Officials reminding young people to remember 911 lifeline in cases of alcohol poisoning
Even though St. Patrick's Day is officially in the rearview mirror, experts warn that the party is far from over for young people. In fact, it is expected that alcohol consumption among teens and young adults will likely peak over the next few weeks now that spring...
Are local communities using parks to keep convicted sex offenders out?
Here in Texas and across the United States, those convicted of sex crimes are often subject to rather stringent requirements. For example, state law may dictate that they will have to register with a sex offender registry for anywhere from ten years to life, and/or be...
State lawmakers to examine possibility of increasing punishment for hit-and-runs
The Texas Major City Chiefs Police Association and the Texas Police Chiefs Association, two highly influential law enforcement organizations here in the Lone Star State, recently published a joint list of seven issues that they want to see addressed during this...
Advanced DNA testing results in long-awaited freedom for Texas man
The Texas state court system made history earlier this month when it overturned its 118th conviction. Here, the conviction in question involved a horrific murder, a 99-year prison sentence and advanced DNA testing. Back in 1984, Randolph Arledge was convicted of the...
Feds issue warning about dangerous new computer virus designed to frame users
From paying our bills and managing our finances to communicating with friends and shopping for the best deals, the Internet now plays a pivotal role in the daily lives of most Americans. However, this increased online exposure is not without its consequences, as both...

