On Thursday, a tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Emergency personnel from surrounding towns and cities and from neighboring Oklahoma have descended on the town to help with the aftermath, while the National Weather Service has issued a warning for the area. Perryton is now in the process of assessing the damage and beginning the long road to recovery, with emergency personnel urging people to stay away from affected areas and follow safety protocols.
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Tragic Tornado Strikes Texas Panhandle City of Perryton, Killing at Least Three and Injuring Over 50
Tragic Tornado Strikes Texas Panhandle City of Perryton, Killing at Least Three and Injuring Over 50
At least three people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a tornado struck the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton on Thursday. Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard reported that the tornado caused "a lot of damage," particularly to mobile homes and businesses. Emergency personnel are still assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has yet to confirm the size of the tornado.
The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision Wednesday on a request by the federal government to immediately block a lower court ruling that would restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The case originated in Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s court in Amarillo, Texas, and the outcome of this decision could have a major impact on access to mifepristone and the ability of women to make decisions about their own reproductive health. The Department of Justice has appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the appeals court ruling while the justices consider what next steps to take.
Twelve Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit in federal court to challenge restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in over half of U.S. abortions. An anti-abortion group in Texas has also filed a lawsuit seeking to restrict access to the drug, leading the Biden administration to prepare for a worst-case scenario. The lawsuit filed by the twelve Democratic-led states aims to ensure that mifepristone and misoprostol remain available to women who need them.
Tony Garcia, a 68-year-old Navy veteran and former martial arts teacher from Oxnard, California, has been charged with the 1981 murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes. If convicted, he faces a possible sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.