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Texas Drag Show Limits Struck Down Again by Judge
Federal judge rules Texas' drag show restrictions unconstitutional for a second time, citing First Amendment violations and overbroad definitions.
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PoliticsLegal
Minnesota sues Texas governor to force ICE agent extradition
Minnesota AG sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to compel extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, charged in a January Minneapolis shooting.
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LegalCrime
Judge Removed From Texas Track Meet Stabbing Case
A judge was removed from the Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial, citing the judge's post-trial comments.
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HealthEnvironment
Texas Pet Adoptions on Hold as Screwworm Outbreak Spreads
Texas shelters suspend pet adoptions amid New World screwworm outbreak, threatening thousands of animals as quarantine restrictions strain the system.
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Politics
Trump Admin Pauses Border Project in Big Bend National Park
CBP pauses contentious border construction in Big Bend National Park for an on-the-ground evaluation amid bipartisan opposition.
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BusinessEnvironment
Starbase Seeks to Triple Size Amid Environmental Concerns
Elon Musk's Starbase, Texas seeks to annex 7,100 acres including wildlife refuge land, sparking concerns from landowners and environmental activists.
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Immigration & BorderEnvironment
Bulldozers Clear Big Bend Land for Border Barrier
Construction crews begin clearing pristine desert at Big Bend National Park for border barriers, sparking environmental and legal backlash.
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MilitaryUnited States
Two Soldiers Killed in Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas
Two U.S. Army soldiers died when an Apache helicopter crashed near Fort Hood, Texas, sparking a 155-acre grass fire. Investigation underway.
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LegalPolitics
Texas Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration Requirements
A Texas federal judge ruled NFA registration for suppressors and short-barreled guns is unconstitutional after Congress eliminated the $200 tax.
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BusinessEconomy
Uncertain Trade Future Rattles Texas Businesses
Trump's USMCA non-renewal has thrown Texas businesses into uncertainty, with $350B in trade at risk and new tariffs compounding the pressure.
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Crime & Public Safety
Deerbrook Mall Shooting: 2 Injured, Juvenile Detained
One person was shot and a juvenile detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble, Texas. Police say the mall is secure.
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PoliticsLaw
Texas Appeals Court Overturns Order Closing Midwife Clinics
A Texas appeals court overturned an order closing midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions, ruling the state lacked sufficient evidence.
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CrimeImmigration
11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of 7 Migrants in Texas
A federal grand jury indicted 11 people in the deaths of 7 migrants found sealed in a rail container in Texas, highlighting deadly smuggling risks.
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Environment
Tropical Storm Bertha Dissipates After Gulf Coast Landfalls
Tropical Storm Bertha weakened and dissipated after two landfalls along the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy surf and minor flooding to Louisiana and Texas.
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Weather
Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Texas Coast After Landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana and is moving toward Texas, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the Gulf Coast.
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WeatherUnited States
Rare Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Rattles Texas, Oklahoma Plains
A rare magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle, the strongest in the region in over a century, shaking residents across three states.
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US NewsPolitics
Tiny Texas Town Fights Trump Border Wall in Washington Court
Presidio, Texas, population 3,200, battles the Trump administration in court over a border wall atop its flood levee, citing catastrophic flood risks.
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U.S. Law & Politics
Supreme Court Allows Texas Age Verification Law for Apps
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas's age verification law for app downloads, allowing it to take effect while legal challenges continue.
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TechnologyPolitics
Supreme Court Allows Texas Age Verification Law for Apps
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors downloading mobile apps.
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SocialReligion
Texas Mother's Life 'Ravaged' After Muslims Only Swim Party
A Texas mother faced threats after a 'Muslims Only' flyer for a private Eid swim party sparked backlash and Gov. Abbott's intervention.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Nun Arrested by ICE While Walking to Mass in Texas Released
A Catholic nun arrested by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas was released after bipartisan intervention, sparking debate on immigration enforcement.
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EducationPolitics
Texas Approves Bible Stories as Required Reading in Schools
Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading for 5.5 million public school students, sparking debate over religion in education.
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EducationPolitics
Texas Board Votes on Bible Stories as Required Reading
Texas education board considers requiring Bible stories in public schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and church-state separation.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Eight Sentenced in Texas ICE Attack; Tlaib Defends Convicts
Eight antifa-linked defendants got 450 years for the Prairieland attack. Rep. Rashida Tlaib's defense of the convicts ignites political backlash.
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Accidents & DisastersUS
Texas Jet Crash Kills One After Fiery Highway Landing
A NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, killing one. Bystanders used sledgehammers to rescue survivors.
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TechnologyEconomy
Nvidia's Huang: AI Will Create Jobs, Texas Factory Is Test
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will create manufacturing jobs, not eliminate them. A $2B Texas factory with Coherent puts that claim to the test.
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WeatherNatural Disaster
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Texas as First Storm Nears
The first Atlantic storm of 2026 threatens millions in Texas and the Gulf Coast with life-threatening flash flooding. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect.
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Crime & Public Safety
Midland Texas Shooting: 1 Dead, 10 Injured; Suspect Dead
A gunman killed one and injured 10 in Midland, Texas, days after firing at a police officer. The suspect died by suicide after a standoff.
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AgricultureEnvironment
Screwworm Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas, Threatens Farms
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite, has spread beyond Texas into New Mexico, threatening the U.S. cattle industry.
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HealthAgriculture
Two More Texas Screwworm Cases Confirmed, USDA Warns
USDA confirms two new screwworm infections in Texas cattle hundreds of miles apart, raising concerns about containment of the flesh-eating parasite.
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EconomyPolitics
Red States Lure Americans With Lower Housing Costs
Red states attract new residents with lower housing costs and deregulation, contrasting with blue state policies and reshaping population patterns.
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HealthEnvironment
Medicaid, Screwworm, Iowa Water: Health Threats Across US
Medicaid work rules threaten cancer and HIV patients; screwworm fly returns to Texas; Iowa faces summer water pollution crisis.
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Health & EnvironmentEconomy
Screwworm Found in Texas Decades After Eradication
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite, has been confirmed in Texas for the first time since 1966, triggering urgent quarantine.
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Crime & LegalUnited States
Texas Track Meet Stabbing Was Murder, Prosecutor Tells Jury
Opening statements in Karmelo Anthony trial: Prosecution says teen's track meet stabbing was murder; defense claims self-defense in Frisco, Texas case.
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EducationPublic Safety
Texas School Police Used Excessive Force on Students
NYT investigation reveals Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students over 2,600 times, with minimal oversight and accountability.
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PoliticsEnvironment
West Texas Alliance Rises Against Border Wall Extension
Ranchers, sheriffs, and environmentalists unite to oppose a 175-mile border wall through West Texas's Big Bend region.
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PoliticsElections
Texas Republicans Vote in Cornyn-Paxton Senate Runoff
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton, with implications for the 2026 midterms.
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