Texas AG Strikes Deal with Prosecutors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state prosecutors agreed to a deal bringing an end to the security fraud case that Paxton has been fighting for nine years. 

Under the deal’s terms, Paxton won’t admit guilt but is required to pay around $300,000 to the plaintiffs, complete fifteen hours of legal ethics courses, and dedicate 100 hours to community service.

Paxton’s supporters say they see this a way for him to finally put the lawsuit behind him. His opponents argued that the case should have disqualified him from office.

Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows

Officials have identified the mysterious illness affecting Texas dairy cows as a type of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

The Type A H5N1 strain causes lower appetite and lactation in older dairy cows. The Texas Animal Health Commission reports that the infected cows generally recover on their own within ten days.

Federal and state agencies say they’re responding quickly to new cases throughout the country. Although the risk to consumers is low, officials encourage residents to make sure the milk they purchase is pasteurized and not near its expiration date.

Ransomware Attack Hits Tarrant County

Anonymous hackers have infected the Tarrant County Appraisal District network with ransomware and are threatening to release sensitive information if they aren’t paid $700,000.

The appraisal district manages all property tax exemptions and appraisals for the county. Officials have hired a private security firm, which they declined to identify, to investigate the incident.

This is the second confirmed cyberattack against the agency in recent years, the first dating back to October 2022. Residents and business owners have criticized county leadership for failing to keep up with modern-day cybersecurity measures.

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