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High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets, fueling inflation
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The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.
Proposed Fort Bliss data center could use more power than all of El Paso
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The far East El Paso complex, which the U.S. Army wants to be operational by 2027, is one of several the Department of Defense plans to support artificial intelligence in the military.
Chad Hasty, West Texas conservative talk show host, dies unexpectedly
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Hasty, known statewide for his evocative political conversations, is described by his friends as “open-minded and respectful.”
Texas executes James Broadnax after Supreme Court rejects final appeal tied to cousin’s confession
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Broadnax, who was convicted of killing two music producers in Garland in a 2008 robbery, is the third inmate executed by the state this year.
Camp Mystic abandons bid to reopen this summer
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Twenty-five campers, two counselors and the Hill Country Christian camp's executive director died in a devastating 2025 flood. Families of victims had criticized plans to reopen.
Supreme Court voting rights ruling empowers Texas Republicans to redraw more partisan maps
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Texas lawmakers will be able to draw more aggressively partisan maps for the state House, Senate and education board when they return in 2027.
Texas DACA recipient detained again after ICE deported him, then allowed his return
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Immigration officials had allowed José Contreras Diaz, 30, to return to Texas on a chartered plane, but immediately sent him to a detention center on Wednesday.
Once thriving, Laredo’s growth stalls under Trump’s immigration crackdown
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The city's economic growth has taken a dip, falling short of expectations amid a steep decline in international migration, among other factors.
Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.
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The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.
Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters
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Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.
A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeover
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Former Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second state intervention in recent years.
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Former Fermi CEO fired by company behind AI data center being built near Amarillo
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Less than two weeks after stepping down as CEO of Fermi America, Toby Neugebauer was fired by the company.According to the SEC filing, the company terminated Ne
Texas considers tighter rules for ketamine therapy as use grows for mental health care
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Ketamine therapy is becoming more common in Texas as more patients seek treatment for depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions, often after other opt
10-50 Broken Promises program stages mock crash at Sanford-Fritch HS
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Around 225 students at Sanford-Fritch High School got the opportunity on Thursday morning to see a mock crash on Eagle Boulevard right out in front of the schoo
Big Texan Steak Ranch marks 66 years on Route 66 as America nears 250th birthday
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As the United States marks its 250th birthday this year, one of Amarillo’s most recognizable Route 66 landmarks is also celebrating a milestone.The Big Texan St
'Hail' of a record: Texas panhandle hailstone declared record nearly 2 years after storm
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The Texas panhandle now holds the state record for the largest hailstone.Nearly 2 years after it fell inSwisher County, this hailstone, which is estimated to b
Rain chances evaporating for the northern panhandles; drought conditions worsening
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Rain chances across the central and northern Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles are trending down heading into Friday, offering little to no relief for an area already g
Amarillo ISD announces finalists for district teachers of the year
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Amarillo ISD announced the finalists for district teachers of the year.Secondary FinalistsBonnie Williams - Crockett Middle SchoolCandice West-Mathewson - Houst
Panhandle districts set to train 109 students as JET grants fund new equipment
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Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that more than $443,000 in state grants will support career and technical education programs at three Panhandle-area sch

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Rain could force late start to top-10 baseball matchup between Horns, Mississippi St.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, doesn't start until June 12, but there's a potential preview of The Greatest Show on Dirt starting Friday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. A top-10 matchup between No. 4 Texas and No. 10 Mississippi State this weekend is one of the country's premier series. As [...]
Lexington police say school threat was hoax after lockdown
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Lexington police say an anonymous threat that prompted lockdowns at the middle and high school was a hoax after searches found no weapons, with the investigation continuing.
Latest poll shows Texans concerned with gas prices as war in Iran continues
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A new poll released by the Texas Politics Project found that 61% of Texans are "very concerned" about gas prices as the war in Iran continues. That's a 23% increase from February's polling.
Camp Mystic, site of deadly Texas flooding, will not open this summer
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After a week filled with criticism — and even a promise from a lawmaker to shut them down — Camp Mystic's owners announced Thursday they will not reopen this summer amid multiple investigations and lawsuits.
Live updates: Severe storm, flood threat in Central Texas
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Severe weather and flooding are possible in Central Texas on Thursday and Friday.
Texas DPS unveils new mounted patrol facility
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The Texas Department of Public Safety held a grand opening ceremony Thursday for its new mounted patrol barn located in Coupland, Texas.
Flood Watch through Friday with waves of heavy rain
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A Flood Watch has been issued for parts of Central Texas, in effect from this evening until Friday evening. Life-threatening flooding is possible in the watch area. - Nick Bannin
Viva La Resistencia: Austin Pride reveals 2026 festival, parade theme
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The Austin Pride Foundation revealed the theme for its 2026 festival and parade during an event Wednesday.
4 hospitalized, 3 in critical condition, after crash with semi on US 290
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Four people were injured and taken to the hospital overnight following a crash involving a semi-truck and two other vehicles on U.S. 290.
Former Round Rock High orchestra teacher arrested in child sexual assault case
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Round Rock police arrested a former orchestra teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student off campus while employed at Round Rock High School.
Future of Texas hemp uncertain in THC fight: 'We're all still very anxious and nervous'
KXAN Austin
The Texas Hemp industry is seeking a temporary injunction against new Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rules, which they claim will shutter the industry, with the decision resting in the hands of a Travis County District Court Judge .
Lammes Candies family talks closure, legacy they hope to leave behind
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Lammes Candies has been a favorite spot for many over the years, serving up the iconic "Texas Chewie Pecan Praline" or "Longhorns".

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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