Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pursuing legal action to remove House Democrats who fled the state, asserting they have abandoned their positions. Paxton plans to file cases in district courts, which could lead to appeals and special elections if successful. Governor Greg Abbott has bypassed district courts by filing an emergency petition with the state supreme court. Paxton’s 2021 legal opinion on quorum breaking did not address constitutionality or removal of lawmakers. Democrats’ response has been criticized as ineffective, with some questioning the legality of their out-of-state arrangements. The situation highlights tensions over partisan redistricting in Texas.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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