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Watch: Trans man who aged out of Texas foster care says politicians are vilifying LGBTQ+ kids
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As Kayden Asher tumbled through several foster placements, Texas leaders intensified their efforts to regulate the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 28 runoff elections
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The last day to register to vote is April 29. Early voting runs from May 20-24.
Dozens more arrested at UT-Austin as police use pepper spray, flash bangs to break up protests
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The arrests mark the second time in less than a week that police have broken up a pro-Palestinian demonstration. This time protesters tried to set up an encampment on campus.
Appeals court considers whether West Texas A&M drag show was unconstitutionally banned
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University President Walter Wendler canceled a drag performance last year, claiming such shows “denigrate and demean women.”
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas to ignore Biden administration’s new federal protections of LGBTQ+ students
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The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes.
Companies aim to release more treated oilfield wastewater into rivers and streams
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Texas regulators are issuing permits to discharge large volumes of treated “produced water” into some waterways. Questions remain about the toxic pollutants found in the wastewater.
After no contest plea, a Texas representative’s charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissed
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In June 2022, state Rep. Frederick Frazier was indicted on two charges of impersonating a public servant. A Collin County district judge dismissed the misdemeanor charges as part of his deferred adjudication.
Texas DPS pursuing felony charge against photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest
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The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer.
State’s premature release of bid proposal info touches off new battle over $116 billion in Medicaid contracts
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The early release of documents meant a single competitor got an early look at the other bidders’ playbooks before final winners were announced.
Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?
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Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.
Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
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Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.
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5 people killed in head-on crash in Beaver County, including four from Perryton
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Five people were killed in a head-on crash in Beaver County, Oklahoma, including four people from Perryton, Texas.The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on US-83,
Abbott orders TX to ignore Biden administration’s federal protections of LGBTQ+ students
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Editor's Note: The headline has been edited to fit the length.Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency on Monday to ignore a Biden administration rul
1 ejected, killed in rollover crash in Amarillo
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One man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash in Amarillo.It happened around 2:50 p.m. in the3300 block of North Eastern Street.Accoring to Amarillo polic
2 arrested for murder in connection with two shootings that started with fight at Walmart
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Two men were arrested for murder in connection with two shootings that started with fight at Walmart.Isaac Arthur Botello, 22, is charged with murder.Jorge Fabi
Childress ISD mourning death of student killed in rollover crash, 3 other teens injured
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The 13-year-old boy who was killed in a rollover crash attended Childress Middle SchoolThe boy’s name is Chanson Lynn Carr.He was an 8th grader at Childress Mid
7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed
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Here are the top digital stories from the week of April 21st-27th.
Southwest Airlines considering changing boarding and seating procedures
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Southwest Airlines is contemplating adjustments to its boarding and seating procedures, according to CEO Robert Jordan.The airline is exploring potential updat
Abilene couple arrested for death of toddler
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Two people have been arrested for the death of a 3-year-old child.According to a press release, San Angelo police were called to a home in the 2000 block of Vau

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Longhorns add former San Marcos star Malik Presley in transfer portal
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The former San Marcos basketball star spent his freshman year at Vanderbilt and announced his transfer to Texas on Monday.
Man in 'disturbance' before deadly shooting near Rainey Street, police say
KXAN Austin
The Austin Police Department identified the man who died after a shooting near Rainey Street over the weekend.
A transfer shuffle: Texas women's hoops lose player to Oregon, adds another from Miami
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Amina Muhammad announced her departure from the Longhorns after two seasons on social media, but the team added a 6-foot-6 forward to the roster.
Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch
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Wagon Springs Ranch welcomed Unatsi last week, a rare white bison calf.
Austin teacher recognized at national STEM competition
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Students around the world gathered in Houston over the weekend to participate in the Conrad Challenge. The annual STEM competition invites thousands of students to Space Center Houston, where they can pitch innovative ideas to change the world. This year, Austin teacher Joel Schildwachter with the nonPareil Institute was awarded the Innovative Teacher Award. Schildwachter's class also participated in the challenge, submitting their idea for a health app.
LIVE BLOG: Multiple arrests on UT campus during Monday protest
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University of Texas at Austin Police issued a dispersal order Monday afternoon after a group of pro-Palestine protesters gathered on the South Mall and set up several tents in the area.
Paxton, Abbott challenge Title IX changes protecting LGBTQ+ students
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Abbott shared Monday afternoon he sent a letter to President Joe Biden, which detailed how he's instructing the Texas Education Agency "to ignore your illegal dictate" about Title IX. This is the federal policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that get federal funds.
'Stop the purge': UT Austin DEI rally, outcry as employees laid off look for work
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After the firing of dozens of University of Texas at Austin employees, groups are speaking out about the closing of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices on university campuses statewide.Senate Bill 17 went into effect in January, banning DEI efforts on public University and College campuses across the state.
Austin photojournalist faces felony charge after arrest during UT protest, affidavit says
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A felony charge was filed late last week against an Austin photojournalist who was arrested while covering a pro-Palestine protest on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin Wednesday, April 24, according to Travis County court documents.
Jarrell police searching for 17-year-old girl last seen Saturday
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Jarrell Police posted on social media Sunday night asking for the public's help locating 17-year-old Brooke Lee Fancher.
One dead in north Austin shooting, APD says
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Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after a person was shot and killed at a north Austin apartment complex Sunday night.
A very warm lull, then rain, storms return this week
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Rain and thunderstorms return to the forecast over multiple days this week.

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WeWork to Advance Bankruptcy Plan That Would Hand Control to Yardi Systems
WeWork cleared one of the last remaining hurdles to hand control of the co-working business over to service partner Yardi Systems in a bankruptcy restructuring that would value the company at a fraction of what it was worth at its peak five years ago.
Blinken Begins High-Stakes Middle East Trip Aimed at Gaza Cease-Fire
Washington hopes to delay an Israeli invasion of Rafah as protests rile U.S. campuses and Israel’s isolation deepens.
Australia Shares Set to Build on Week-Opening Gains
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 looks set to edge higher at the open, building on its week-opening gains following a positive lead by U.S. equities.
FCC Fines Wireless Carriers for Sharing Customer Data
Agency says four carriers sold access to customers’ location data to aggregators.
NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT
The league is in advanced stages of a new round of media-rights deals. Disney’s payments would increase under a proposed deal.
Columbia Turns Up Pressure on Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters
Alumni, donors and Democrats had called on the school to disband encampment.
Protectionism Won't Save U.S. Steel's Jobs
Its Japanese suitor, Nippon Steel, has the capital it needs to make it competitive again.
The Yen's Plunge and Dollar Devaluation
As U.S. and Japanese monetary policies diverge, currency moves could spur damaging tariffs.
Taxes, Tariffs and Debt: Investors Start to Fear the Presidential Election
Around the country, investors are getting jittery about the coming Biden-Trump rematch and peppering financial advisers with questions about what the contest will mean for their portfolios.
The Stakes at Columbia
At least some Democrats are beginning to see that the antisemitic campus protests may harm their election prospects.

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