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After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'

After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.


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Thierry mourns passing of father: 'I deeply appreciate my colleagues who stood in sympathy and solidarity with me'

Rep. Shawn Thierry (R-Houston) publicly mourned the loss of her father, Frederick Thierry, who passed away in November 2020, offering a statement about his life and legacy after he received a Memorial Resolution.


Government

Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault proposes new bill to 'ensure independent investigations' of crimes

The Department of Defense’s Commission on Sexual Assault has introduced new measures aimed at increasing transparency in investigations of sexual crimes committed by military personnel, headed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.


Government

Investigation underway in allegations of 'sexual assault at the Texas Capitol' after staffer allegedly drugged by lobbyist

A lobbyist is accused of using a date rape drug on a female legislative staffer, and that news has drawn a swift response from members of the Texas House of Representatives.