Texas
Donald Trump & Greg Abbott’s Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Maps Struck Down In Federak Court
A three-judge panel, featuring a Donald Trump-appointed judge shot down Texas GOP congressional maps, labeling them illegal.
TX Man Facing Murder Charges After “Ding Dong Ditch” Shooting
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, is accused of shooting Julian Guzman, 11, after a "ding dong ditch" doorbell prank went wrong.
Texas Politician Called Out For Fleeing After Heavy Floods
Dalton Rice, Kerrville city manager, is being called out for abruptly leaving a press conference held to address deadly flooding in his area on Sunday.
That Mexican OT Gets Flipped Over By A Bull At A Rodeo In Texas
Texas rapper That Mexican OT is known for his rapid flows and quick wordplay, but unfortunately, his speed is limited to his speech as the man just doesn’t have the physical requirement needed to move fast enough to get out of the way of a charging bull. Over the weekend, a video showing the “Johnny […]
Congressman Al Green Censured By House Republicans (And 10 Dems)
As previously reported by 'HipHopWired,' the 77-year-old Congressman was chastised by House Speaker Mike Johnson who had him escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
Measles Outbreak Tears Into Unvaccinated in West Texas
A rising outbreak of measles in one county is worrying state officials in Texas, due to the high rates of those unvaccinated. Health officials are pointing out how lawmakers are working to weaken vaccine mandates.
#Juneteenth: The History Of Juneteenth Explained
In 1865, two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Black people in Galveston were liberated and Juneteenth was born.
Juneteenth 2023 Weekend Celebrations Across The Nation
Juneteenth weekend has arrived, and multiple cities nationwide have begun their celebrations honoring the important moment in American history and the Black community. This shortlist focuses on celebrations including concerts, museum exhibits and other events held in cities such as Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York and more.
Cue The Thoughts & Prayers: Gunman Kills 8 Including Children At Texas Outlet Mall
A gunman opened fire on shoppers at an outlet mall in northern Texas, killing eight people including children before being shot and killed by law enforcement. The post Cue The Thoughts & Prayers: Gunman Kills 8 Including Children At Texas Outlet Mall appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Mother Of BTB Savage Speaks Out About Son’s Death
The mother of slain 26-year-old rapper BTB Savage spoke publicly about her son's violent death in Houston, Texas. The post Mother Of BTB Savage Speaks Out About Son’s Death appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
1.5M houses could be powered by the energy Texas miners returned
During the winter storm in Texas in December 2022, Bitcoin (BTC) mining operators returned up to 1,500 megawatts of energy to the distressed local grid. It became possible due to the flexibility of mining operations and the ancillary services, provided by the state authorities. In his commentary to Satoshi Action Fund, Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher stated that miners returned up to 1,500 megawatts to the Texas grid. This amount of energy would be enough to heat “over 1.5 million small homes or keep 300 large hospitals fully operational,” according to the calculations from the Bitcoin advocacy group. While there’s no specification regarding the exact time period in which miners have accumulated such an amount of power, the global Bitcoin mining hashrate dropped by 30...
Cop Who Killed Atatiana Jefferson Gets Nearly 12 Years Behind Bars
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stewart F. House / Getty The Texas police officer who shot and killed Black woman Atatiana Jefferson in 2019 was hit with an 11-year, 10-month prison sentence on Tuesday (Dec. 20). Forth Worth police officer Aaron Dean entered the home of Jefferson’s mother for a wellness check where the biology graduate was watching her nephew. The tragic shooting of Atatiana Jefferson occurred when a neighbor called in a nonemergency request to check in on the home. Upon approaching the home, Dean, 38, opened fire, striking Jefferson while her 8-year-old nephew was in the room. Days after the shooting, Dean resigned from the Fort Worth Police Department. According to several accounts, Jefferson and her nephew were up late playing video games. Local outlet KERA shared in...
