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Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat

The winner of the special election will represent the state’s 18th Congressional District for about two months.

The Texas Tribune

Texas will be allowed to keep floating barrier across Rio Grande designed to slow immigrant crossings

A ruling in December by a panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals stated that the barrier should be removed, but that has now been overturned

The Independent UK

Texas officials celebrate as court allows floating river barrier to remain at the border

Governor Greg Abbott said that justice was done and took a jab at President Joe Biden for attempting to have them removed

Latin Times

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Texas Floating Barrier In Rio Grande Can Stay

5th Circuit Court allows floating barrier in Rio Grande amid immigration disputes between Texas and Biden administration.

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Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists

A floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court has ruled

The Independent UK

Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says

After Texas deployed the barrier, a panel ordered it removed. The full appeals court says it can stay while a lower court hears a case on the merits.

The Texas Tribune

California's US border is getting another wall as agents beef up enforcement effort

Customs and Border Protection agents in El Centro Sector resorted to materials from the federal government that were not being used

Latin Times

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California wild fire scorches 360,000 acres - an area larger than Phoenix

A man accused of pushing burning car into gully has been arrested on suspicion of intentional arson

The Independent UK

Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds

Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs.

The Texas Tribune

Chicago bracing for Texas to bus 25,000 migrants to city ahead of Democratic National Convention

Texas has already sent more than 100,000 migrants to liberal cities across US

The Independent UK

CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.

Following Hurricane Beryl’s large-scale power outages, state officials launched an investigation and legislative hearings to scrutinize CenterPoint’s response after the storm.

The Texas Tribune

El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrests

County officials issued a disaster declaration Tuesday, saying the state’s mass arrests at the border have cost the county millions of dollars and overwhelmed its criminal justice system.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference

The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen.

Texas Observer

House GOP Chair introduces resolution condemning 'Border Czar' Harris' role in the 'border crisis'

The motion introduced by Elise Stefanik claims that Harris "and every elected Democrat is responsible for the border crisis" and "must all be held accountable"

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Texas' Abbot orders 'triple-strand' razor wire along the border as he criticizes Kamala Harris' record

The governor had said in a previous post he would consider such an action after Joe Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of "Border Czar" Harris

The Texas Tribune

Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

Latin Times

El Paso is asking Texas for millions of dollars to cover cost of jailing migrants

Authorities have been cracking down on unlawful immigration as part of the state's Operation Lone Star

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP leaders paint Harris as a disaster on border security

Everything wrong with border security is the fault of the Democratic vice president, these Republicans say.

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After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November

To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.

Roll Call

Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died Friday after 15 terms in the House that included sponsoring the resolution making Juneteenth a holiday.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to continue busing migrants to northern cities at RNC

The Republican governor reiterated his support for Donald Trump while bashing President Biden's immigration policies

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Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For Increased Border Security Measures

Governor Abbott emphasizes border security at RNC, criticizes Biden's policies, highlighting GOP's stance.

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