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As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.

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Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race

Doggett, 77, is the first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the ticket since his debate.

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Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has accused Annunciation House, which operates a network of migrant shelters, of human smuggling.

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U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites

A state law passed last year requires pornographic websites to adopt age-verification measures, leading sites like Pornhub to block user access in Texas.

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Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as “RioPlex” to attract investment

After years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the region’s assets.

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Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit

The New Orleans-based court, which hears Texas cases, is pushing the federal judiciary to the right, even when it gets overturned by a higher court.

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Truckers hope protest over unpaid hours and lack of restrooms will spark a Permian Basin labor movement

Truckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.

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Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030

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Amid stolen valor accusations, ex-commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls' second Bronze Star

Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.

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Texas sets execution date for East Texas man accused in shaken baby case

Lawyers for Robert Robertson say the science used to sentence him to death is questionable and that prior health issues could explain the death of his 2-year-old daughter in 2003.

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Texas’ social media law remains blocked after U.S. Supreme Court sends it back to lower court

The tech industry saw the measured ruling as a win. Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue defending the law.

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“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025

Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

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Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

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Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells

The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.

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Odessa residents face another water outage

The fast-growing Permian Basin city has faced years of water problems due to crumbling infrastructure. The system last shut off in May.

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Essay: Life on the trail with Kinky

A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.

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Texas Democrats worry Biden debate performance could hurt down-ballot races

The president’s bungled debate performance had Democrats fearful voters would stay home in November.

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Former police chief, officer, charged with child endangerment in Uvalde shooting response

Former schools police chief Pete Arredondo faces 10 criminal charges, while former school district officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts.

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors

Parents and medical providers of transgender adolescents sued Texas, challenging the constitutionality of a restriction on puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means for Texas.

The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.

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State Board of Education fields concerns about Christian bias in proposed K-12 curriculum

The proposal comes as part of a larger effort by officials in Texas and across the country to inject Christianity into public life.

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Former Uvalde schools police chief indicted for role in Robb Elementary shooting response

Pete Arredondo, the former chief, and former officer Adrian Gonzales face felony charges of abandoning or endangering a child.

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Cook Children’s sues Texas over potential Medicaid contract loss

For years, Cook’s Children, two other children’s hospitals have administered Medicaid health coverage plans. Canceling their contracts would put jobs and coverage at risk, they say.

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More than 100 Texas counties lack plans to curb damage from natural disasters

The plans, which are required by the federal government to access certain grants after a natural disaster, are laborious to assemble — especially for rural counties.

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Court ruling suggests recent activity in federal investigation of Ken Paxton

Records don’t name the attorney general’s office, but their details line up with the accusations former top deputies made against Paxton.

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