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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.
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.
The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region
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A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.
Hurricane season expected to be mild in 2026, but officials urge Texans to stay prepared
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A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
Pro-Palestinian protesters sue UT Dallas leaders, police officers over alleged punishment
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The lawsuit accuses University of Texas at Dallas police officers of using excessive force while arresting students last year.
Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended
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The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.
In the Permian Basin, AI takes on big oil’s dirty water problem
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Facing limited options, oil industry turns to AI to handle wastewater from oil production. Producers discovered other uses to streamline the process.
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.
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Amarillo - TX - News

Transformation Park to launch Justice Access program for Amarillo homeless navigating cour
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Transformation Park to launch Justice Access program for Amarillo homeless navigating cour
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 holding 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
Gracie's Project rescuing pets separated by Stinky Fire, seeking community donations
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Since the Stinky Fire destroyed more than 50 homes, Gracie's Project has been working to retrieve dogs that were lost during the disaster
Leaders discuss AI-driven data center growth, community concerns during Amarillo panel
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As artificial intelligence drives demand for more data centers, Amarillo joined the statewide conversation Thursday with a panel discussion that focused on grow
Tulia VFD warns of mounting repair costs as wildfire calls surge in Texas Panhandle
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A significant increase in call volume for rural volunteer fire departments in a short amount of time translates to additional expenses for repairs to trucks to

Austin - TX - KXAN

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.
Storms lead to influx of injured wildlife across Central Texas
KXAN Austin
Wildlife rescue groups across Central Texas are seeing a sharp increase in injured and orphaned animals after recent severe storms. Crews say birds, deer and small mammals are being brought in by the dozens as nests collapse and floodwaters rise.
PHOTOS: Viewers capture storm clouds, lightning, rainbows in Central Texas
KXAN Austin
Central Texas saw storms roll through Thursday evening, with some areas getting more rain than others.
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.
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
KXAN Austin
Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.S over the holiday weekend.
1 dead, 1 seriously injured after vehicle hits traffic pole off FM 969
KXAN Austin
One person died and another was seriously injured Thursday after a single-vehicle crash in eastern Travis County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
When it rains, it pours: Why storms seem more intense than before
KXAN Austin
It seems the change in our climate may be the reason why the slow steady rainfall days are in the past and the quicker, heavier rainfall days are here to stay.
Storms kick off overnight; Flood risk this weekend
KXAN Austin
Clouds are sticking around today but storm chances start to rise tonight with a major flooding concern through the end of the weekend. - Freddy Vela
WATCH: Austin ISD high school senior reunites with family after weeks in ICE custody
KXAN Austin
Austin Independent School District high school senior Luis Fernando Cabrera, 18, reunited with his family on Wednesday after weeks in immigration detention in Karnes County. Cabrera's sister provided KXAN a video of the emotional reunion showing the teen embracing her and his two-year-old nephew.
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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