'The essence of modern-day slavery': FL Supreme Court approves DeSantis' petition to investigate human smuggling
By David Hutton | Jul 2, 2022
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to impanel a grand jury to investigate human smuggling in Florida.
DeLorean’s future beginning with new base in San Antonio
By David Hutton | Feb 24, 2022
The company made famous in the Back to the Future film series may be poised for an “electrified” comeback and has tapped San Antonio as the base for its operations.
Greater Longview United Way program brings attention to human trafficking
By David Hutton | Dec 20, 2021
In an effort to curb the growing trend of human trafficking in the region, the Greater Longview United Way and the Center to Combat Human Trafficking teamed up to host an event to increase awareness about the trafficking challenge in Texas.
Kansas police investigating alleged rape, human trafficking of Texas runaway
By David Hutton | Dec 20, 2021
Authorities in the town of Liberal, Kansas, continue to investigate the alleged trafficking and rape of a 13-year-old Texas runaway, with one suspect facing a string of charges in connection with the case.
The NET taking on human trafficking issues in North Texas
By David Hutton | Oct 4, 2021
Study demonstrates need for group’s efforts, finding more than 300,000 human trafficking victims in state
Abbott, PUC seeking 'full overhaul and redesign' of energy market
By David Hutton | Aug 5, 2021
After receiving their marching orders from Gov. Greg Abbott, energy regulators in the Lone Star State are poised to rework the makeup of the state’s power grid, including eschewing wind and solar power for natural gas.