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Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment in the GOP-controlled state Senate, with only two Republicans voting to remove him from office. Despite more than 60 Republicans in the Texas House crossing party lines to impeach Paxton, the Senate voted unanimously to acquit him, bringing the months-long impeachment process to an end. Paxton is a former state senator and his wife is currently a state senator.
The Texas Senate has begun deliberations in the impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the impeachment managers arguing that he abused his power to protect a political donor and his defense team arguing that the charges were politically motivated and baseless. Former senior aides testified to their concern and alarm over Paxton's actions, with the jury of senators now deliberating whether to convict and remove him from office. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched in the coming days, as it could have a major impact on the state's political landscape.
Charlie Robison, a Texas singer-songwriter, passed away on Sunday due to complications from a medical procedure. He was known for his rootsy anthems and released his solo debut album, “Bandera,” in 1996. His music and commitment to his home state of Texas will be remembered and cherished by fans for years to come.
A federal judge in Austin, Texas has ordered the state to remove a large floating barrier from the middle of the Rio Grande River, following protests from the U.S. and Mexican governments. The U.S. government argued that the buoys violated the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate navigable waters, and Judge Ezra found that the buoys interfered with the federal government's ability to manage the river and caused environmental damage. The ruling is the latest development in the Biden administration's efforts to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Warner Bros. has postponed the release of "Dune: Part Two" from November to March 15, 2021 due to the ongoing actors strike. The strike, which began on April 12, is the first in Hollywood in nearly 20 years and is pushing for better pay and safety protocols for actors. The postponement of the film is a reminder of the impact the strike is having on the film industry.
A federal judge in Austin, Texas is set to consider the legality of a floating barrier installed by Texas in the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. The Justice Department has argued that the barrier is a violation of international law and should be removed, while the state of Texas has argued that the barrier is necessary to protect the border and deter illegal crossings. The outcome of the case could have implications for the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.