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A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted
Read full article: A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely grantedTexas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October.
Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico
Read full article: Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New MexicoThe Supreme Court has agreed to step into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico.
For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No
Read full article: For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: NoAs record numbers of South Americans come to the U.S. seeking better economic opportunities, many are landing in communities that are unprepared for them — and sometimes outright hostile.
Why don’t all Texas school buses have seat belts?
Read full article: Why don’t all Texas school buses have seat belts?When Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 693 into law in 2017, Texas became one of only a handful of states in the country to pass some variation of a school bus seat belt law.
How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools
Read full article: How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schoolsGov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.
Read full article: Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of records shows that these mistakes and others were preventable.
Tren de Aragua gang started in Venezuela's prisons and now spreads fear in the US
Read full article: Tren de Aragua gang started in Venezuela's prisons and now spreads fear in the USLaw enforcement authorities across the U.S. are increasingly focused on a Venezuelan gang behind a spate of violent crimes.
Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat
Read full article: Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seatThe first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.
Judge tosses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Bexar County’s voter registration effort
Read full article: Judge tosses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Bexar County’s voter registration effortThe county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.
Texas GOP investing in South Texas races as some Republicans worry about party's performance in November
Read full article: Texas GOP investing in South Texas races as some Republicans worry about party's performance in NovemberSeveral local party officials have signed an open letter warning that “grave and deteriorating” fundraising and voter outreach efforts could leave some candidates vulnerable.
Texas governor visiting Houston to make announcement on border security
Read full article: Texas governor visiting Houston to make announcement on border securityDetails on the announcement are unclear, but a press release from the governor’s office says the efforts are a response ”to the Biden-Harris Administration’s reckless open border policies that have allowed dangerous criminals to enter our country illegally.”
Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.
Read full article: Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and Votebeat want to hear from people removed from voter rolls.
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next
Read full article: Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it nextTexas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
Read full article: At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state lawLed by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community.
Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raid
Read full article: Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raidFormer Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has decided not to immediately comment on the bombshell video evidence and testimony that played inside the courtroom during the murder trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines.
Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Read full article: Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hoursTexas isn’t expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical system
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical systemCoastal communities in Texas may be impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding from the system.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
Read full article: Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters sayThe National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
Person in custody, being questioned in connection to murder of 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran
Read full article: Person in custody, being questioned in connection to murder of 90-year-old Houston Navy veteranThe shooting happened on Saturday at the Lonestar Senior Living Apartments along Westbrae Parkway near Rainer Drive when a carjacker shot and killed Nelson Beckett.
What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots
Read full article: What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballotsTexas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal.
Gov. Abbott announces $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of killer of 90-year-old Navy veteran in Houston
Read full article: Gov. Abbott announces $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of killer of 90-year-old Navy veteran in HoustonNelson Beckett was shot and killed by a carjacker at the Lonestar Senior Living Apartments along Westbrae Parkway near Rainer Drive on Saturday.
Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it
Read full article: Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of itFederal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.
1 million Texans have been removed from voting rolls ahead of Nov. 5 elections
Read full article: 1 million Texans have been removed from voting rolls ahead of Nov. 5 electionsIn a significant move to ensure election integrity, Texas has removed over one million people from its voter rolls, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday.
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Read full article: Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas RepublicansThe county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms. GOP officials say it’s an end-run around state law.
Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge
Read full article: Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purgeFederal and state law already required voter roll maintenance. Experts warn the governor’s framing of this routine process could be used to undermine trust in elections.
Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller
Read full article: Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptrollerTexas needs hundreds of thousands more homes than it has, per one estimate. That shortage has driven up home prices and rents.
Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1
Read full article: Nonprofit FIRE files complaint attempting to block Texas’ social media law that takes effect Sept. 1The law Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE) was passed last year and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. The SCOPE Act limits online access for minors. It takes effect on September 1 and requires age verification for “harmful material.”
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”
Read full article: LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”The group said that searches the attorney general’s office carried out this week targeted at least six Latinos, including a Democrat running for the Texas House.
Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group
Read full article: Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights groupPaxton’s office claimed the group broke rules prohibiting political activity by nonprofits, but the judge rejected the case outright.
Houston man named to ‘40 Under 40′ arrested in Virginia over violent threats against Texas governor, local attorneys
Read full article: Houston man named to ‘40 Under 40′ arrested in Virginia over violent threats against Texas governor, local attorneysFederal agents arrested a Houston man in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday after he’s accused of making violent threats for weeks against a state governor, deputy U.S. Marshal, Houston attorneys and their family members, according to a newly unsealed federal criminal complaint.
Hot and hard work: A day in the life of a lineworker in Houston
Read full article: Hot and hard work: A day in the life of a lineworker in HoustonThe saying “It takes an army to build something great” couldn’t be a better fit for the work being done to strengthen the CenterPoint Energy infrastructure.
Gov. Abbott extends SNAP Hot Foods, adds 7 additional counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl to eligibility list
Read full article: Gov. Abbott extends SNAP Hot Foods, adds 7 additional counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl to eligibility listGovernor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval extending the time that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits until Sept. 15.
State leaders address Gov. Abbott’s order to require Texas hospitals to collect patients’ immigration status
Read full article: State leaders address Gov. Abbott’s order to require Texas hospitals to collect patients’ immigration statusCongressman Al Green and other leaders addressed Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that requires hospitals in Texas to collect information on the immigration status of patients so that the hospitals can then track costs incurred for the care of undocumented migrants.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Read full article: Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after BerylTexas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
Abbott order will require Texas hospitals to collect patients’ immigration status
Read full article: Abbott order will require Texas hospitals to collect patients’ immigration statusThe executive order from the Texas governor will require hospitals to track the cost of care for undocumented migrants, in order for the state to push for federal reimbursement.
Rising costs and stagnant state funds pushed this West Texas school district to the financial brink
Read full article: Rising costs and stagnant state funds pushed this West Texas school district to the financial brinkThe Ector County school district boosted student learning but now faces financial uncertainty. It closed schools and cut costs to stay afloat, but it won’t slash teacher jobs.
Gov. Abbott deploys firefighting resources across Texas to combat wildfire threats
Read full article: Gov. Abbott deploys firefighting resources across Texas to combat wildfire threatsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he is sending state-issued firefighting resources across Texas to combat increased wildfire threats. The announcement was made in a media release Wednesday.
Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black high school student punished over hairstyle
Read full article: Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black high school student punished over hairstyleA federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who was punished by a Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle.
‘We are taking action now’: CenterPoint Energy launches new initiative to bring about immediate resiliency
Read full article: ‘We are taking action now’: CenterPoint Energy launches new initiative to bring about immediate resiliency“We have heard the calls for change, and we are taking action now," CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Jason Wells said in a statement.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial ‘inadequate’ one
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial ‘inadequate’ oneAbbott met with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells and the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Jason Ryan, on Thursday to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.
Gov. Abbott calls out Vice President Kamala Harris over border crisis after catching wind of Houston visit
Read full article: Gov. Abbott calls out Vice President Kamala Harris over border crisis after catching wind of Houston visitTouching down in Houston for the third time, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning for presidency. Gov. Greg Abbott has taken notice and issued a statement ahead of her visit highlighting that she has refused to address the border crisis.
Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
Read full article: Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persistsA floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court has ruled.
Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
Read full article: Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court saysAfter Texas deployed the barrier, a panel ordered it removed. The full appeals court says it can stay while a lower court hears a case on the merits.
5 things to know about CenterPoint’s actions ahead of Texas governor’s deadline to respond
Read full article: 5 things to know about CenterPoint’s actions ahead of Texas governor’s deadline to respondCenterPoint Energy’s executives have been at the front center by Texans after millions in the Houston area were left without power for more than a week -- even two weeks for some -- after Hurricane Beryl.
CenterPoint intends to ask Texas PUC for rate increase to recoup losses from Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint intends to ask Texas PUC for rate increase to recoup losses from Hurricane Beryl response“CenterPoint intends to increase their rates to recoup the cost of recovering from Hurricane Beryl, passing the cost on to the customer,” Senator Carol Alvarado said in a social media post. “That dog won’t hunt.”
‘I take accountability’: CenterPoint Energy CEO testifies before Texas committee on Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: ‘I take accountability’: CenterPoint Energy CEO testifies before Texas committee on Hurricane Beryl responseCenterpoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ testimony comes a week after he met with the Texas Public Utility Committee (PUC) where he apologized to Houstonians. Today, we can expect Wells to double-down on initial action plans to increase resiliency.
State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane BerylLawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders of CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in a hearing scheduled for Monday.
Texas to deploy hundreds of firefighters to California to assist in wildfire response
Read full article: Texas to deploy hundreds of firefighters to California to assist in wildfire responseTexas emergency officials have already prepared more than 100 firefighters, emergency personnel, and over 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to send as the state battles ongoing wildfires in northern California.
How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane BerylOn Monday, lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders for CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Read full article: Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heatA rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.
‘No excuses’: CenterPoint Energy president apologizes for Houstonians’ experience during Hurricane Beryl at PUC hearing
Read full article: ‘No excuses’: CenterPoint Energy president apologizes for Houstonians’ experience during Hurricane Beryl at PUC hearingCenterPoint Energy executives are being questioned by the state’s Public Utility Commission after widespread criticism of the way they responded to historic power outages after Hurricane Beryl.
Attorney general investigating CenterPoint Energy after Hurricane Beryl’s long-lasting power outages
Read full article: Attorney general investigating CenterPoint Energy after Hurricane Beryl’s long-lasting power outagesThe company’s power outages in July have drawn the ire of state leaders. Here’s what you need to know.
El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrests
Read full article: El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrestsCounty officials issued a disaster declaration Tuesday, saying the state’s mass arrests at the border have cost the county millions of dollars and overwhelmed its criminal justice system.
FEMA approves Texas request for Transitional Housing Assistance for 17 counties following Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: FEMA approves Texas request for Transitional Housing Assistance for 17 counties following Hurricane BerylGovernor Greg Abbott announced FEMA has approved the state’s request for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for 17 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
Governor Abbott bashes Biden over border battle with story of Houston murder victim Jocelyn Nungaray during RNC speech
Read full article: Governor Abbott bashes Biden over border battle with story of Houston murder victim Jocelyn Nungaray during RNC speechThe governor accused the president of fighting tooth and nail to stop Texas and other Republican states from securing their borders.
Jeff Yass, billionaire school voucher advocate, gives Greg Abbott another $4 million
Read full article: Jeff Yass, billionaire school voucher advocate, gives Greg Abbott another $4 millionThe donation follows another $6 million Yass gave Abbott in January, which the governor’s campaign said was the largest single donation in Texas history.
Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
Read full article: Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AGA prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border is asking a Texas judge to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants.
CenterPoint says power restored to 96% of impacted customers, responds to Texas governor’s letter
Read full article: CenterPoint says power restored to 96% of impacted customers, responds to Texas governor’s letterThe company says it is on track to restore power to 98% of customers by Wednesday and all remaining customers who can receive power by Friday.
CenterPoint being held accountable? A look at Gov. Abbott’s demands from the energy company
Read full article: CenterPoint being held accountable? A look at Gov. Abbott’s demands from the energy companyAfter Hurricane Beryl, frustrations and angers grew in Texans as millions went without power for several days -- and tens of thousands are still out.
Texas PUC launches investigation into CenterPoint’s Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: Texas PUC launches investigation into CenterPoint’s Hurricane Beryl responseThe Public Utility Commission of Texas has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's handling of Hurricane Beryl. Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the company's repeated failures, despite their claim of restoring power to 92% of affected customers. Houston residents continue to struggle with power outages, leading to heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning. Mayor Whitmire has extended the disaster declaration, and a crucial meeting with CenterPoint is set for July 25.
Texas PUC launches investigation into CenterPoint’s Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: Texas PUC launches investigation into CenterPoint’s Hurricane Beryl responseThe Public Utility Commission of Texas has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's handling of Hurricane Beryl. Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the company's repeated failures, despite their claim of restoring power to 92% of affected customers. Houston residents continue to struggle with power outages, leading to heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning. Mayor Whitmire has extended the disaster declaration, and a crucial meeting with CenterPoint is set for July 25.
WHOA! 😳 Satellite images show sobering view of power outages in Texas caused by Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: WHOA! 😳 Satellite images show sobering view of power outages in Texas caused by Hurricane BerylAs conversations over accountability with local, and state leadership as well as with CenterPoint Energy continue, new satellite images are giving a sobering look at the massive power outages, caused by Beryl.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
Read full article: Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by WednesdayThe Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
‘I will be issuing an executive order’: Gov. Abbott examines CenterPoint’s future in Texas after Beryl response
Read full article: ‘I will be issuing an executive order’: Gov. Abbott examines CenterPoint’s future in Texas after Beryl responseTexas Governor Greg Abbott did not pull any punches Sunday afternoon in going after CenterPoint for their failures in getting the lights back on for Houstonians as well as hundreds of thousands of others in the area.
GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year
Read full article: GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this yearThe federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after BerylWith around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts
Read full article: Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackoutsAbbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.
‘We are better than this:’ Officials call for end to violence, threats against linemen working to restore power
Read full article: ‘We are better than this:’ Officials call for end to violence, threats against linemen working to restore powerLinemen in Houston, working to restore power after Hurricane Beryl, are facing verbal and physical attacks from frustrated residents, which endangers their safety and delays restoration efforts.
‘Completely unacceptable:’ Gov. Abbott sets timetable for immediate action from CenterPoint after post-Beryl failures
Read full article: ‘Completely unacceptable:’ Gov. Abbott sets timetable for immediate action from CenterPoint after post-Beryl failuresTexas Governor Greg Abbott did not pull any punches Sunday afternoon in going after CenterPoint for their failures in getting the lights back on for Houstonians as well as hundreds of thousands of others in the area.
Millions still have no power days after Beryl struck Texas. Here’s how it happened
Read full article: Millions still have no power days after Beryl struck Texas. Here’s how it happenedHundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Biden says Texas officials delayed request for Beryl federal aid
Read full article: Biden says Texas officials delayed request for Beryl federal aidGov. Greg Abbott has spent the duration of the hurricane on a pre-scheduled trip to meet with foreign diplomats in Asia, leaving Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as acting governor.
Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power
Read full article: Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without powerFrustration is mounting that Houston appeared to buckle under a storm not as powerful as previous ones.
State’s move to bump federal judge from longtime foster care lawsuit caps years of battles
Read full article: State’s move to bump federal judge from longtime foster care lawsuit caps years of battlesA federal judge has taken the Texas’ foster care system to task for 13 years. Reforms have been made. Now armed with private legal fire power, the state wants the judge off the case.
Texas residents told to expect power outages, flooding as Beryl moves closer to landfall
Read full article: Texas residents told to expect power outages, flooding as Beryl moves closer to landfallTexas officials are telling coastal residents to expect power outages and flooding as Beryl was forecast to regain hurricane strength before making landfall.
As Beryl approaches Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is acting governor as Greg Abbott leads Asia tour
Read full article: As Beryl approaches Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is acting governor as Greg Abbott leads Asia tourTropical Storm Beryl is approaching the Texas coast and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is the acting governor during this time.
Texas coast braces for looming hit by Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strength
Read full article: Texas coast braces for looming hit by Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strengthTexas officials are urging coastal residents to brace for a looming hit by Beryl as the storm is expected to regain hurricane strength.
How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge's scathing order
Read full article: How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge's scathing orderTexas is widening investigations into aid organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border over claims that nonprofits are helping migrants illegally enter the country.
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
Read full article: At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to buildThe state has built about 34 miles of wall spread out across at least six counties on Texas’ 1,254-mile border with Mexico.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sitesA state law passed last year requires pornographic websites to adopt age-verification measures, leading sites like Pornhub to block user access in Texas.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas’ age verification law for porn websites
Read full article: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas’ age verification law for porn websitesThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites
Read full article: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websitesThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.