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Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

The Texas Tribune

Legislature enters homestretch with many of the session’s biggest issues unresolved

The list of potential hurdles includes property tax cuts, school choice, the power grid, the state budget, plus diversity and tenure in higher education.

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Fox News host criticised for ‘disturbing’ claim about immigrants

Jesse Watters facing backlash for ‘stigmatisation of immigrants’ and people of colour

The Independent UK

Watters: I "can tell" who is "illegal"

Watters said he's "a city guy. And, you don't want me to get into it, but I can tell"

Salon

Why Greg Abbott’s response to the latest Texas mass shooting shouldn’t come as a surprise

When five people were shot dead in their home over a noise complaint, Greg Abbott labelled the victims ‘illegal immigrants’. True to form with past shootings in his state, he made no mention of the role his own lax gun laws may have played. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases

The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.

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Texas shooting: Police catch man accused of killing five neighbours HIDING under laundry

Francisco Oropeza, 38, was arrested in Conroe, around 20 miles from his home in Cleveland, Texas, where cops said he'd gunned down his neighbours with an AR-style rifle shortly before midnight Friday

Daily Mirror

Authorities announce capture of man suspected of killing 5 neighbors in San Jacinto County

Officials did not specify the location of his arrest on Tuesday night, but they said the suspect was being held at the Montgomery County jail where he was initially taken.

The Texas Tribune

Texas mass shooting suspect arrested after extensive manhunt

Francisco Oropeza, 38, was arrested without incident Tuesday about 20 miles from the scene of Friday’s shooting north of Houston that left 5 people dead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cities say shelters full, budgets hit by immigration uptick

U.S. cities already struggling to shelter thousands of migrants are calling for federal help and an end to some Republican governors’ political gamesmanship over immigration

The Independent UK

Manhunt for suspect in Texas mass shooting: What to know

Authorities have been stymied in their search for a man accused of opening fire at his Texas neighbors' home and killing five people

The Independent UK

Texas shooting - live: Schools on lockdown after possible sighting of Cleveland suspect

Vigil was held on Sunday for Cleveland shooting victims as Francisco Oropesa, 38, remains on the run

The Independent UK

Texas shooting – live: Suspect Francisco Oropesa found hiding in closet four days after noise row murders

Suspect was reportedly arrested ‘without incident’

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Migrants shelter at police stations, Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The Independent UK

Why Greg Abbott’s response to the latest Texas mass shooting shouldn’t come as a surprise

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas gov to Chicago mayor: Take your complaints on migrant busing to President Biden

As Chicago resorts to sheltering some migrants on police station floors, Greg Abbott told Lori Lightfoot it was “ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants, which is a fraction of the record-high numbers we deal with in Texas on a regular…

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott forced to walk back ‘illegal immigrants’ comment about Texas shooting victims

Mr Abbott previously referred to five victims of a mass shooting as “illegal immigrants”

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Texas Observer

Taking Back Texas’ Streets

TxDOT has blocked a plan in San Antonio to turn two lanes of a major thoroughfare into bike paths. What does it mean for other cities?

The Guardian - US

Texas governor backtracks on ‘illegal immigrants’ remarks after shooting

Greg Abbott rows back on ‘inhumane’ remarks amid barrage of criticism after shooting that killed five, including a child

Salon

Abbott's racism explains the GOP on guns

The GOP base has embraced white nationalist conspiracy theories — and they don't care if immigrants get murdered

Chicago Sun-Times

Expired food, infections, infestations reported at Chicago police stations serving as makeshift shelters for immigrants

With resources exhausted and limited shelter beds available in Chicago, immigrants who have been sent here have been sleeping and eating meals on the floors of police stations in recent weeks.

Daily Mirror

Texas governor criticised as he calls Texas shooting victims 'illegal immigrants' in manhunt appeal

Texas Governor Greg Abbott faced fierce backlash after referring to the five victims of a shooting in Cleveland as "illegal immigrants" in a statement as the suspected gunman remains on the loose

Chicago Sun-Times

South Sider recalls childhood before home was demolished, CTA’s grime-fighting campaign and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The Texas Tribune

After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims “illegal immigrants”

The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.

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