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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Incumbent Tony Gonzales Triumphs in GOP Runoff, Prepares for November Showdown
Brandon Herrera, a gun rights YouTuber with over 3 million subscribers, challenged Mr. Gonzales.
May 29, 2024
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
5 hours
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Texas News
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Jana J. Pruet
Severe Texas Storms Knock Out Power, Close Polling Places During Elections
Wind gusts of up to 80 mph, destructive hail, and rain knocked out power for more than 600,000 utility customers.
May 28, 2024
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Jana J. Pruet
10 hours
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Rep. Gonzales Seeks to Fend Off Challenger in Texas Runoff Elections
The primary runoffs will also feature Republican battles in Texas House races.
May 28, 2024
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
14 hours
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Social Issues
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Caden Pearson
Virginia Company to Pay $31,000 to Settle ‘Whites Only’ Job Ad Complaint
Company reaches agreement with DOJ over a job ad posted by a recruiter in India.
May 28, 2024
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Caden Pearson
May 28
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US News
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Aldgra Fredly
106 Counties Placed Under Disaster Declaration as Severe Storms Rip Through Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that the extreme weather destroyed over 200 homes and structures and damaged more than 220 buildings across the state.
May 27, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
May 27
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US News
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The Associated Press
At Least 22 Dead in Memorial Day Weekend Storms That Devastated Several States
May 27, 2024
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The Associated Press
May 27
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Michael Clements
Communities Hit by Memorial Day Weekend Storms Band Together After Rough Start to Holiday
Business owners, residents, and volunteers in north Texas say the storms grounding their way through the area present an opportunity to do good for one another.
May 26, 2024
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Michael Clements
May 26
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US News
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The Associated Press
At Least 18 Dead After Powerful Storms Sweep Across Multiple States in the South
The dead included two children, ages 2 and 5.
May 26, 2024
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The Associated Press
May 26
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US News
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Jana J. Pruet
Uvalde Marks 2nd Anniversary of School Shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed by a teenage gunman who burst into a classroom at Robb Elementary School and began firing.
May 24, 2024
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Jana J. Pruet
May 24
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US News
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Jana J. Pruet
Uvalde School Shooting Victims’ Families Reach $2 Million Settlement With City and File New Lawsuits
The announcement comes just two days before the second anniversary of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
May 22, 2024
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Jana J. Pruet
May 22
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Naveen Athrappully
Mars Dog Foods Sold at Walmart Recalled in 4 States Due to ‘Loose Metal Pieces’
Potential health hazards have triggered a notice for 315 bags sold in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
May 21, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
May 21
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Immigration & Border Security
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Naveen Athrappully
GOP Introduces Bill to Quash Biden Plan to Distribute ID Cards to Illegal Immigrants
More than 9.9 million illegal immigrant encounters have been registered nationwide since fiscal year 2021.
May 21, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
May 21
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Texas News
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The Associated Press
Power Restored to Most Hit by Deadly Houston Storm With Full Service Expected by Wednesday
May 19, 2024
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The Associated Press
May 19
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Texas News
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Tom Ozimek
Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration in 7 Texas Counties After Deadly Storm
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for ‘robust action,’ citing ‘extensive damage caused by these severe storms, historic river flooding, and tornadoes.’
May 18, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
May 18
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US News
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Jacob Burg
Severe Storm Floods Communities Around Houston, Closing Schools
Officials expect the storm to inundate areas from Louisiana east into Florida and North Carolina throughout May 17 and into the weekend.
May 17, 2024
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Jacob Burg
May 17
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US News
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Bill Pan
Full Fifth Circuit Hears Arguments Over the Fate of Texas’ Floating Border Wall
An attorney representing Texas says the states has the right to defend itself from ‘invasion.’
May 17, 2024
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Bill Pan
May 17
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US News
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Naveen Athrappully
US Power Grid May Become Unreliable This Summer, Watchdog Warns
A third of the country is facing an ‘elevated risk of blackouts’ soon, an industry expert said.
May 17, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
May 17
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Texas News
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Naveen Athrappully
Over 800,000 Customers in Texas Are Without Electricity After Severe Storms
The state’s grid operator warned about a possible electricity emergency between Friday and Saturday.
May 17, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
May 17
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Texas News
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The Associated Press
Severe Storms Kill at Least 4 in Houston
May 16, 2024
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The Associated Press
May 16
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Election Integrity
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Jana J. Pruet
Texas Judge Orders New Election for Harris County Judicial Seat
The number of illegal votes counted in the 2022 election ‘cast doubt on the true outcome,’ the judge found.
May 16, 2024
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Jana J. Pruet
May 16
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