Senate unanimously passes resolution saying Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive pardon

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution saying that Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive a pardon as he serves a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.
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The Senate unanimously passed a resolution saying that Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive a pardon as he serves a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.
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Rising floodwaters have forced the closure of several roadways in Taylor County.

TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As flooding continues across the Big Country, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office has closed multiple roadways due to rising water. The following roads are closed or impassable: Officials urge drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roadways. Even shallow-looking...

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Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on July 16, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Lindsay Denison - Assault of a Peace Officer Ryne Matthew Mahoney - Possession ...

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The Senate unanimously passed a resolution saying that Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive a pardon as he serves a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.

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TAYLOR COUNTY (KTAB/KRBC) – Taylor County officials are out monitoring flash flooding along Elm Creek near County Road 323 and Stagecoach Crossing, just off FM 89. Elm Creek is running high, with fast-moving water flowing near several homes. RVs have also recently been parked near the area. Resid...

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new relief fund has been created to help communities affected by the July 2026 flooding across the Texas Hill Country. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched the Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund to give individuals, businesses and organizations a trusted...

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HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) Flooding has forced Haskell Memorial Hospital, its clinics and emergency department to close, while high water is covering several roads across Haskell County. FM 2163 between Knox City and Haskell is flooded in several locations. Drivers traveling through the area are ...

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Eight Abilene Fire Department personnel and three units have been activated to assist with the response to flooding across Southwest and Central Texas. An AMBUS and support vehicle carrying seven personnel are being deployed Thursday as part of a Texas Division of Eme...

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