Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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West Virginia Governor Says $826 Million Surplus Will Trigger Tax Cuts
Gov. Jim Justice is vying for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joe Manchin.
Judge Releases Transcripts From 2006 Grand Jury Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
Court filings related to the disgraced financier are being unsealed on a rolling basis.
DOJ Charges Nearly 200 People in $2.7 Billion Health Care Fraud Crackdown
Authorities seized more than $230 million in cash, luxury cars, and other assets.
Texas Added More Residents Than Any Other State Last Year
The Lone Star State also added more new Hispanic, Asian, and black residents to its growing population than any other state last year.
Judge Upholds North Carolina’s Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses ACLU Lawsuit
The federal judge ruled that the law does not violate free speech or the right to assemble peacefully.
Texas Medical Centers Settle for $15 Million Over Claims of Delegating Surgery to Trainees
Three heart surgeons allegedly left the operating room without designating a backup surgeon.
Ford Recalls Over 550,000 Pickups Due to Transmission Problem
The affected vehicles can abruptly shift into first gear regardless of the speed of the vehicle.
Supreme Court Denies Request to Appeal Josh Duggar’s Child Pornography Conviction
The former reality TV star was convicted in 2021 for downloading child sexual abuse images.
Rust Movie Armorer Can’t Be Compelled to Testify in Baldwin Trial, Judge Rules
The actor’s trial is scheduled to begin in July.
Trucking Industry Raises Alarm Over Reclassification of Marijuana
The American Trucking Associations sent a letter to the Department of Transportation warning of negative consequences for highway safety.
