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House Democratic runoff heats up in the Rio Grande Valley, where the party hopes to reverse GOP gains
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Texas House District 41 was opened by the retirement of Rep. Bobby Guerra, a Democrat. Donald Trump carried the district with 50.3% of the vote in 2024.
In Democratic runoff, Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee clash over influence of big money in politics
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The clash embodies the tension for Democrats who rely on large fundraising hauls to remain competitive, even as they denounce the outsized political influence of corporate cash.
Rallies, ad blitzes and a Trump endorsement: inside the final days of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff
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Nearly 14 months and $135 million later, Texas’ blockbuster Republican Senate primary will finally be decided Tuesday.
Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
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The surprise change is the latest step by White House to make legal immigration more difficult for foreigners already in the U.S. and for those hoping to come here.
Alexandra Glorioso joins our joint investigative unit with ProPublica
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A state government reporter at the Miami Herald, Glorioso was part of the team that reported Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration orchestrated the transfer of $10 million in public funds to a foundation spearheaded by his wife.
UT System, community colleges complying with Texas’ DEI ban, auditors find
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The state’s spot review found Texas public colleges were not using diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses.
Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users
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The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.
GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise
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Middleton helped fund the Legislature’s swing to the right, and an internecine challenge to Ken Paxton. But that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself.
WhatsApp, Meta can access Texans’ private messages, AG Ken Paxton claims in lawsuit
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The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.
Mock funeral mourns death of academic freedom before UT System updates rule on cutting programs
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College students and professors are protesting with mock funerals across Texas, saying universities are dying from political interference. School officials say they’re responding to shifting needs.
500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally
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Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.
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Amarillo - TX - News

Mayor Cole Stanley addresses TCEQ violation, potential city accountability in Stinky Fire
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality conducted an investigation on May 7, and confirmed a violation involving the city’s landfill operations.However, t
Amarillo landfill operations under review as superintendent is fired after TCEQ notice
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Weeks before a wildfire destroyed 52 homes and damaged dozens of others, a complaint to state regulators alleged the Amarillo landfill was not properly covering
Amarillo landfill superintendent fired after Stinky Fire destroys 52 homes
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The City of Amarillo’s landfill superintendent is no longer employed by the city after a state investigation found the landfill was not properly covering trash
Transformation Park to launch program for Amarillo homeless navigating courts
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Transformation Park to launch program for Amarillo homeless navigating courts
Man charged with murder after decomposing body found in car
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A man has been charged with murder after a decomposing body was found in a car earlier this month.According to the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office, Vincent Ga
Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley holds news conference about landfill fire, TCEQ violation
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Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley and Councilman Don Tipps are holding a news conference about the landfill fire that damaged or destroyed77 homes, and a TCEQ violat
Texas Panhandle VOAD brings cleanup crews, aid agencies to Amarillo wildfire survivors
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Texas Panhandle VOAD brings cleanup crews, aid agencies to Amarillo wildfire survivors
TCEQ says Amarillo not properly covering trash to prevent fires weeks before landfill fire
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New details have emerged in the investigation into the fire that ignited at the Amarillo City landfill before tearing through nearby neighborhoods and destoryin

Austin - TX - KXAN

Texas Association of Broadcasters to present KXAN with ‘Station of the Year’ award
KXAN Austin
The Texas Association of Broadcasters announced KXAN won its Television Station of the Year award.
Zilker Loop returns with 4 stops now through Sept. 7
KXAN Austin
Austin Parks & Recreation said the free Zilker Loop returned to service Saturday.
More rain moving in with an increasing thunderstorm threat later today
KXAN Austin
The flood threat remains for Central Texas today and tonight with the highest area east of I-35. Rain totals during the remainder of the holiday weekend will average around .25" to 1" with higher totals up to 2" possible. -- Rich Segal
Austin ISD senior sends letter to supporters after being released from detention
KXAN Austin
Austin ISD senior Luis Cabrera was released from immigration detention after a federal judge’s order and is asking for privacy as he prepares to graduate.
Austin approves 2,600-acre 'Dog’s Head' annexation, paving way for future development
KXAN Austin
Austin City Council has approved the annexation of more than 2,600 acres of land known as Dog's Head, a move city leaders and developers say could pave the way for decades of future growth.
Shooting in Buda connected with weekend Austin shootings, police say
KXAN Austin
The Buda Police Department on Friday announced that a shooting that happened on May 17 in Buda was connected to an Austin shooting "spree" that occurred last weekend.
WATCH: Man saved in swift water rescue near Marble Falls
KXAN Austin
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters pulled man from a car Thursday night after he drove through a low water crossing with several feet of water moving over it.
Former APD commander faces sexual assault, official oppression charges
KXAN Austin
A former Austin Police commander was charged May 5 with sexual assault and official oppression charges in connection with alleged incidents that began in 2022.
Texas Supreme Court orders Travis County court to rule on Paxton petition in transit bond lawsuit
KXAN Austin
It's the latest in the legal battle over Project Connect, a multi-billion-dollar expansion of public transit in Austin.
Former Austin-area gymnastics coach indicted on child indecency charges
KXAN Austin
A gymnastics coach who used to work at a gym in Cedar Park faces two child indecency charges in another county.
Malin, the Pease Park troll, burns down
KXAN Austin
The Pease Park troll in central Austin has completely burned down.
KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the May 2026 primary runoff elections
KXAN Austin
Millions of Texas voters cast their ballots in the state's primary elections back in March, but some races are still not decided. A handful of statewide and local races advanced to runoffs after no candidate won an outright majority.

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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