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US-Mexico border gridlock to ease as Texas ending extra checks

Republican Governor Greg Abbott had ordered extra inspections of trucks, leading to 30-hour wait times and protests.

Al Jazeera

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs off inspections but vows to close border if migration spikes

DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the last of the stepped-up vehicle inspections on Friday that snarled traffic at the Texas-Mexico border and drew intense pushback from businesses leaders. But the Republican warned that he would not hesitate to bring back the inspections that created hours of traffic delays if…

Tribune News Service

Greg Abbott Screwed Over Truck Drivers in a Misguided Attempt to Increase Border Security

The new inspection initiative duplicated screenings that were already being carried out, irking trade officials and truckers—even those who have supported Abbott up until this point.

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Texas repeals immigration order that caused border gridlock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why is Texas policing its border with Mexico?

Gov. Greg Abbott decision to impose additional inspections of trucks entering Texas from Mexico is his latest move in an unprecedented foray into border security, which has long been the federal government’s domain

The Independent UK

White House says it’s glad Texas Gov Abbott ‘backing down’ over border inspection ‘stunt’

‘Elected officials should build on this recovery, not thwart it by causing additional problems’

The Independent UK

Why Was a Texas Woman Charged with Murder for a ‘Self-Induced’ Abortion? Officials Won’t Say.

After a national uproar, the Starr County District Attorney dropped charges against the 26-year-old.

Texas Observer

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Alabama, Oregon Lead Critical Visitor Slate on Biggest Spring Game Weekend

The biggest spring visit slate of games is leading to critical prospect visits from coast to coast

Sports Illustrated

What to know now about the US-Mexico border trade snarls and how it might end

It’s been nine days since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced stepped up safety inspections at the Mexican border in an effort to halt people and drug smuggling into the U.S.

Tribune News Service

So much for "moderate" Republicans

Abbott's disastrous border stunt harmed his own supporters — because ruthless GOP politics is focused on one man

Salon

New state laws restrict abortion pills

Doctors abilities to consult patients on abortions is being further restricted by new legislation

Salon

Texas may soon enact its own 'Don't Say Gay' law. What exactly did Florida's law do?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he intends to pursue Texas legislation that mimics Florida's new "Parental Rights in Education" legislation, called by critics the "Don't Say Gay" law.

Tribune News Service

Texas moves to ease border gridlock over 'sense of urgency'

More relief is in sight for the logjam of trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border

The Independent UK

Texas governor says traffic from Chihuahua to Texas will return to normal after agreement

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday that commercial truck traffic from the Mexican state of Chihuahua to Texas will return to normal immediately following a border security agreement with the Chihuahua governor.

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Mac Engel: Errol Spence claims that he’s ‘The King Fish’ when The Truth is we don’t know

ARLINGTON, Texas — Errol Spence insists the eye that prevented him from fighting Manny Pacquiao is fine.

The Independent UK

Second bus of migrants from Texas arrives in DC as Abbott continues to battle White House

First bus arrived on Wednesday

Salon

The condiment that every seder needs

Our favorite charoset is from the biggest Jewish deli in Texas

Tribune News Service

Jerry Jones has no regrets about Dak Prescott’s historic deal with Dallas Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas — When the Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a four-year, $160 million contract last March, there was much conjecture and lamenting about the timing of the deal.

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The Independent UK

Majority of Texas Senators urge state to stop ‘miscarriage of justice’ Melissa Lucio execution

Majority of both chambers of the Texas legislature now oppose execution

Tribune News Service

Mexican truckers end initial blockade to shift to other US crossings

Mexican truckers protesting Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s controversial border crackdown ended their blockade of a key international bridge and are switching to other crossing sites.

Tribune News Service

Signs of progress as Mexico officials work with Abbott to ease border trade snarls

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico – The governors of Mexican border states are lining up to pledge that they’ll increase security measures at commercial crossings as they seek a resumption of normal trade between Texas and Mexico.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas makes it two in a row at Western Intercollegiate

This is the first time Texas has won back-to-back events since April of 2017.

Salon

Abbott stunt "coordinated" with Fox News

Human rights advocates condemn Texas governor's "cruel" attempt to "weaponize migrants"

Evening Standard

Spence Jr vs Ugas live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV tonight

Errol Spence Jr will be hoping his return to the ring is a successful one when he fights Yordenis Ugas in Texas in a unification clash tonight.

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul explains why he "beat the f***" out of basketball mascot

Paul went viral earlier this month for 'knocking out' Houston Rockets bear mascot Clutch with one punch while attending a game at the Toyota Center in Texas ahead of his brother's WWE debut

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