'Drag ban' ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

A Federal Judge has ruled that Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) violates the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

You Decide: Houston mayoral debate at the University of Houston

With just 42 days until the election for Houston mayor, “it's game time" for mayoral contenders to stand out, and attract votes with clearly stated positions and plans to solve problems that matter most in the city.

Supreme Court to deliberate on the ambiguity of 'And' in criminal sentencing law

In particular, the justices will be examining a so-called safety valve provision that is meant to spare low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who agree to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors from having to face often longer mandatory sentences.