Four years after the Santa Fe school shooting, “There is still a lot of pain” Some residents still struggling with grief, trauma as government mental health funding recedes. The Texas Tribune · Aug 13, 2022
Paedophile dies in prison after chugging 'cloudy' liquid after he's found guilty Edward LeClair began glugging his water bottle as five counts of sexual assault against him were read out in a courtroom in Denton, Texas, where he was found guilty Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022
Texas man dies after chugging bottle of liquid in court as he was convicted of child abuse Edward Leclair had faced maximum prison sentence of 100 years in Denton County The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022
Long uncertain, young people's access to abortion is more complicated than ever As more states restrict abortion, the obstacles for minors who need the procedure are growing. Abortion-rights advocates warn the legal upheaval is leaving young people confused and without options. WEKU · Aug 13, 2022
Sloppy play opens door for Rangers to snap nine-game losing streak vs. Mariners ARLINGTON, Texas — After losing their last nine games against them and 10 of the 12 meetings this season, the Texas Rangers finally found a way to beat the Seattle Mariners, prevailing, 7-4. Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022
Head of embattled Texas child abuse investigations resigns after less than a year During Robert “Rich” Richman’s short tenure, he oversaw the investigation of parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children and the mishandling of allegations of sex abuse at a foster care facility. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2022
Texas Dems uniformly vote for Biden’s cornerstone climate and health care legislation The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2022
Friday Night Notes: Texas rising in recruiting rankings, Who’s the next star QB and more Breathe easy. The 2022 High School Football season has finally arrived! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022
Julio Rodriguez returns to Mariners after stint on injured list ARLINGTON, Texas — Even without a game on Thursday, Mariners fans can feel victorious knowing that Julio Rodriguez will be back in the starting lineup on Friday night at Globe Life Park for the start of the three-team, nine-game road trip. Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections. The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2022
Weighing the pros and cons of Beto O'Rourke dropping an f-bomb on a heckler Voters like to see a sense of authenticity in candidates, especially in Texas. But some experts say cursing and vulgar language in front of kids and the elderly more often than not crosses the line. WEKU · Aug 11, 2022
False allegations of voter fraud in 2020 led to increased threats against Texas election workers A Texas elections administrator from Tarrant County told a U.S. House committee there was a social media call for his violent death, and election workers nationwide have reported more than 1,000 “hostile contacts” over the past year. The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2022
‘Texans should watch their wallets’: Power grid report approved without public input AUSTIN — A little-known state committee consisting mainly of oil and energy executives approved recommendations Wednesday that lawmakers could rely on in next year’s legislative session to reshape Texas’ shaky power grid. Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
Texas mom campaigns to ban library books “I couldn’t stay quiet about that," her son said Salon · Aug 11, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2022 T-Squared: The Texas Tribune wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for overall excellence The Tribune also shared a national Edward R. Murrow Award with ProPublica and Mountain State Spotlight for a series of articles on cancer-causing air pollution.
Zenger · Aug 11, 2022 Teen Microwaves Phone To Watch Sandwich Cook The teenager said she was experimenting to see how the microwaves would affect her food.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Beto O'Rourke responds to heckler over Uvalde with expletive Democrat Beto O’Rourke responded to a heckler at a campaign stop with an expletive after the Texas gubernatorial candidate heard a cackled laugh while criticizing the ease in which the Uvalde elementary school gunman obtained an AR-15-style rifle
Salon · Aug 11, 2022 Beto rips Uvalde heckler: "Motherf**ker" Texas Democratic candidate shuts down heckler who laughed as he was talking about Uvalde school massacre
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 11, 2022 UNLV Football: First Look At The North Texas Mean Green The Rebels will face off with a UNT squad that has plenty of its own to prove this fall.
Axios · Aug 11, 2022 House report details grisly threats to election workers "I think we should end your bloodline," one official was told.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Beto O’Rourke calls voter a ‘motherf***er’ in fiery town hall “It may be funny to you, motherf***er, but it’s not funny to me,” Democrat tells man laughing during school shooting discussion
The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022 Politicians seek to control classroom discussions about slavery in the US Of all the subjects taught in the nation’s public schools, few have generated as much controversy of late as the subjects of racism and slavery in the United States.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2022 A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2022 In the Army, you’re more likely to be detained for drugs than sexual assault A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that, on average, Army soldiers had to face at least eight counts of sexual offenses before their commanders detained them ahead of trial as often as soldiers charged with drug or burglary crimes.
Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022 After ‘a lot of doors shut in our face,’ crusading couple celebrate passage of burn pit bill The battle was just beginning for Le Roy Torres and his wife, Rosie, when the Army captain returned to Texas in 2008, already starting to suffer from the toxic substances he’d inhaled from the 10-acre burn pit at Camp Anaconda in Balad, Iraq.