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Senate approves $140K homestead exemption to increase property tax relief
SUMMARY: Texas Senators unanimously voted to increase the homestead exemption, allowing homeowners to deduct $140,000 from their home’s taxable value, with a raise to $150,000 for seniors and disabled homeowners. This initiative, part of Senate Bill 1, aims to provide around $496.57 in tax relief, with many seniors potentially paying $0 in local school district taxes. Despite the support, some lawmakers expressed concerns that local entities may offset these savings by raising their taxes. The proposal now awaits the House’s approval before being presented to voters for final sanction. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick praised the bill’s potential benefits.
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2025 Texas Longhorns football preview: The running back room looks loaded
SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns running back room is poised for a stronger 2025 season after injuries sidelined key players like CJ Baxter and Christian Clark in 2024. Baxter, returning healthy, is expected to lead alongside Quintrevion Wisner, who rushed for over 1,000 yards last year, and bruising freshman Jerrick Gibson. Depth is bolstered by promising recruits James Simon and Rickey Stewart Jr. The offense may gain new versatility with quarterback Arch Manning’s mobility. However, Texas must improve ball security after fumbling 26 times in 2024. Additionally, new running backs coach Chad Scott replaces Tashard Choice, bringing experience from West Virginia.
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Diddy trial verdict: Jury convicts on 2 charges; Diddy now faces jail time | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges but convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution related to sex parties. The trial lasted nearly a month, with prosecutors presenting testimony from 34 witnesses, including Cassie Ventura, who described abuse. However, jurors concluded that the encounters were consensual and dismissed the notion of a criminal enterprise. Despite the conviction on lesser charges, Combs now faces up to ten years in federal prison. His defense maintains all sexual activities were consensual. This verdict marks the first federal convictions against Combs.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of prostitution but acquitted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. FOX’s Mike Emanuel has the details.
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‘True MAGA attorney’ Aaron Reitz joins race for Texas attorney general
SUMMARY: Aaron Reitz, former U.S. assistant attorney general, is running for Texas attorney general to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. A former deputy under Ken Paxton, Reitz supports conservative litigation, especially against diversity and equity programs in schools, continuing Paxton’s approach. He defended Paxton during his 2023 impeachment and criticized Paxton’s critics as “low energy.” Reitz’s 2026 GOP primary opponents include Senators Joan Huffman and Mayes Middleton, both with strong conservative credentials. Reitz vows to fight the Biden administration if Democrats control the White House and emphasizes his readiness to continue Texas’s legal battles on conservative issues.
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