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Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
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The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.
How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color
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The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be seen all over Texas’ maps.
Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds
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The state accounted for more than 3 million of the 13.4 million disconnections that occurred in the U.S. in 2024, the highest total in the country.
Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices
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Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.
“Classic unfunded mandate”: San Antonio school districts reveal costs of new seat belt requirements
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Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law
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Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families
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Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. Their mothers blame the government for their loss.
Dallas’ Highland Park votes to leave Texas’ second-largest public transit system
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Voters in Highland Park chose to leave Dallas Area Rapid Transit amid complaints that the transit service isn’t worth the cost.
Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seat
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A rematch is scheduled for November, as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will be heavily favored, given the district’s solidly Republican makeup.
Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 and what to know
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The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s Republican nominee.
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Amarillo - TX - News

Light rain mid-week for the northwest panhandles. Maybe even a few snowflakes in May?
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Isolated rain chances will return to the northwest Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles in the middle of the week, but what's even more unusual is that a few snowflake
Shamrock plans 2-day Route 66 centennial with car show, rodeo and more
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The city of Shamrock announced plans for its Route 66 Centennial Celebration next month.Scheduled for June 26 and 27 are a car show & a rodeo, a dance to follow
Shamrock advances water upgrade with 13 miles of 16-inch PVC line and new storage tank
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The city of Shamrock is one step closer to being able to provide a higher quality of water to its customers, both in the city of Shamrock and in Wheeler County.
Amarillo police: 2 AR-style rifles found in connection with deadly apartment shooting
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Amarillo police said two AR-style rifles were found connected to the weekend shooting at an apartment complex that left two teenagers dead and 10 others injured
Man arrested after leading Hereford police on chase through golf course
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On Monday, May 4th,at approximately 11:00 AM, officers from the Hereford Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a tan-colored GMC pickup in th
Family identifies 2nd teenager killed in Saturday's shooting an Amarillo apartment complex
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Funerals announced for Amarillo residents killed in Texas Hill Country plane crash
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Funerals were announced for four of the five Amarillo residents killed in a plane crash killed in the Texas Hill Country. Their Cessna 421 took off from River
Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law
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Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law

Austin - TX - KXAN

Atwood, Goode go back-to-back in 2nd round of AUSL Draft
KXAN Austin
Atwood was the No. 7 overall pick by the Carolina Blaze, and Goode is staying in the Austin area as the No. 8 pick by the Texas Volts.
Lawsuits? Special session? Appeal? Texas camps weigh how to open this summer
KXAN Austin
As of May 1, nine youth summer camps received a 2026 license from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Another 243 are still working on it.
Capitol Context: How polling in this year's Senate race compares to the close 2018 election
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As incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton head to a runoff this month for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate Race, recent polling shows Democrat State Rep. James Talarico leading both of his potential November opponents.
What do NFL execs think of Arch Manning?
KXAN Austin
It's the beginning of May, so why not talk about where Texas quarterback Arch Manning may end up in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House by plainclothes officers and agents was shot by law enforcement Monday after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said plainclothes agents spotted the man around 3:30 [...]
Lake Austin hydrilla could surge again with rain, warm weather
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Hydrilla spread rapidly across Lake Austin after last summer’s floods, fueled by nutrients and warm water. With recent rain and rising temperatures, experts warn the invasive plant could expand even further.
Texas lefty Dylan Volantis wins another SEC Pitcher of the Week award
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Volantis was named a Co-Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
'Smoke and mirrors': Texans call for transparency on data center water consumption
KXAN Austin
In the past years, two data centers have been constructed and a third was approved for zoning in Round Rock on Feb 12.
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
KXAN Austin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through [...]
Hot Tuesday; storm chances creep back by mid-week
KXAN Austin
Before the rain returns, expect a hot and humid Tuesday. -- Nick Bannin
2-year-old dies in crash, man charged with intoxication manslaughter
KXAN Austin
A two-year-old died after a crash Sunday night in south Austin.
'It’s hurtful.' South Austin church vandalized again with hateful graffiti
KXAN Austin
A south Austin church discovered hateful graffiti on its property Sunday morning, marking the second vandalism incident in less than a year for the church.

World News from Wall Street Journal

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

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