Texas resident Charles Victor Thompson put to death in the first execution in the US of 2026
A Texas man who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend was executed Wednesday night. This marks the first execution in the United States for this year. Charles Victor Thompson, aged 55, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. local time after receiving a lethal injection at the […]
No, Texas Has Not Prohibited Merchant Cash Advances
Texas Sales-Based Financing Update When Texas introduced HB700 last June, deBanked noted that a significant part of the legislation imposes a ban on automatic debits from recipients’ savings accounts by commercial financial providers. Some critics quickly dismissed our perspective, arguing that the analysis regarding merchant cash advances (MCAs) was flawed. However, we believe the ban […]
Prosperity Bancshares strengthens its position in Texas by acquiring Stellar Bancorp for $2 billion.
Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire Stellar Bancorp On January 28, Prosperity Bancshares announced plans to acquire rival Stellar Bancorp. This merger, valued at $2 billion, will combine two Texas-focused lenders and reflects ongoing consolidation among regional banks in the U.S. In 2025, interbank trading in the U.S. hit its highest level in four years as banks […]
Three young brothers drown in a frozen pond in Bonham, Texas, during a storm.
Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Three Siblings in Texas Three young siblings lost their lives after falling into a frozen pond during a winter storm in Texas. Authorities and family members reported that one child encountered danger, prompting the others to jump in to assist. The victims—three brothers, aged 6, 8, and 9—became trapped in […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops H-1B visa applications from state agencies
Texas Governor Suspends New H-1B Visa Applications On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the suspension of new H-1B visa applications by state officials and public universities. This decision comes as the state looks into reports of potential misuse of the program. In a letter, Abbott referenced concerns that U.S. workers were being pushed out […]
Severe winter storm results in the deaths of three young brothers after they fell into a frozen pond in Texas.
Tragic Incident in Texas: Three Brothers Lose Lives In a heartbreaking event, three brothers, ages 6, 8, and 9, drowned after falling into an icy pond during a severe winter storm that swept through the United States, according to local authorities. The boys fell into a private pond on Monday, located just north of Bonham, […]
Texas lawyer’s spouse is one of the victims in fatal private jet accident in Maine
Private Jet Crash in Maine Claims Six Lives A private business jet heading to France tragically crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night. All six individuals on board lost their lives, leaving families and friends in mourning. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft […]
Texas takes a stand: Governor Abbott halts H-1B visas following a troubling report.
Texas Governor Freezes H-1B Visa Applications Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt on new H-1B visa applications across all state agencies. This decision, announced on Tuesday, was made in light of recent fraud reports within the federal H-1B visa program. Additionally, Abbott cited ongoing federal evaluations to ensure that American jobs are prioritized […]
Texas Governor Declares H-1B Visa Halt for State Universities
Texas Governor Freezes H-1B Visa Applications On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott instructed state officials and universities to halt all H-1B visa applications immediately. In a letter addressed to key state leaders, he emphasized that the Texas economy should prioritize “the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers.” Abbott pointed to “recent reports of abuse” […]
Texas teenager on parole for murder charged with violent prison escape and CVS theft
One of four Texas teenagers, Edmound Guillory, 19, is accused of escaping from a local jail. Interestingly, he was on parole for a murder charge when he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and robbed a store earlier that month. This all took place just before 2 a.m. on January 11, with other suspects including […]