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What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain fell in less than 15 hours in parts of the region, starting on April 17, 2016. The rain flooded thousands of homes and exceeded a 10,000-year event at some gauges.

The Conversation

‘Anti-AI’ attacker who tried to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had list of other tech figures as FBI raids his Texas home

A 20-year-old man accused of trying to kill OpenAI chief Sam Altman carried a list of other artificial intelligence (AI) executives and investors, investigators say, as the FBI raided his home in Texas.

The Times of India

Can't walk: Indian-origin man Kishan Patel, shot by off-duty cop in road rage incident, returns to New Jersey home after two years

Two years after being injured in a road rage shooting incident, which left an Indian-origin man paralyzed, Kishan Patel returned to his New Jersey home from a specialized facility in Texas earlier this month. His family spent more than $1 million to transform the New Jersey home into a place…

The Times of India

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Will voters turn against Donald Trump in the US midterms? What we know so far

The US is bracing for another cycle of elections, with November’s midterms determining the scope of Donald Trump’s power in the final two years of his presidency. All seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, as will one-third of the Senate.

The Conversation

Texas Republican Rep whose staffer died after setting herself on fire announces retirement, but nobody’s letting him go quietly

Trump insisted this guy "WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”

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Eric Swalwell officially resigns from House; Los Angeles county sheriff investigating rape allegation against him –as it happened

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Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms

Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.

The Texas Tribune

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Who Are Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell? Two Congressmen Resign Same Night Over Explosive Sexual Misconduct Scandals

Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on the same night as both faced bipartisan expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.

International Business Times UK

‘Don’t tell her I said this’: Texas woman goes on date with man. Then their server does something sneaky while she’s in the bathroom

When you go out to eat, you expect your server to be friendly. But there’s a line. According to one Texas woman, a server crossed it during a first date, and not in a subtle way.

The Mary Sue

Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations

House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.

The Texas Tribune

Lululemon Activewears Allegedly Contain 'Toxic' Forever Chemicals? Texas Attorney General Launches Probe Over PFAS

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Lululemon over alleged PFAS 'forever chemicals' in activewear, as concerns grow over cancer-linked substances and consumer safety claims.

International Business Times UK

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress after House opens inquiry into affair with former staffer

The embattled congressman admitted in March after months of allegations that he‘d had an inappropriate relationship with an aide who later died by suicide

The Independent UK

New Texas A&M president confirmed as university seeks stability

Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university after previous leaders faced political backlash.

The Texas Tribune

Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm

Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached

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International Business Times

Another Venezuelan Doctor Has Been Detained Despite Working Legally in Texas

Dr. Rubeliz Bolivar, an emergency medicine resident in McAllen, was detained by federal immigration authorities while traveling with her 5-year-old daughter to California for a scheduled asylum interview.

Roll Call

Gonzales announces plans to leave office when House returns

Ahead of an expulsion vote, Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he plans to “file my retirement from office” when the House returns on Tuesday — more than a month after he faced allegations of an affair with his staff member who later died by suicide. It’s unclear whether Gonzales,…

The Times of India

Tax fraud by 4 Indian-origin accountants in Texas: Their clients received more returns, US govt lost millions of dollars

Four Indian-origin individuals have pleaded guilty to a massive fraud in Texas that cost the US government millions of dollars. Subhala Suresh, Matthews Chacko, Anish Pillai, and Mou Kundu defrauded the government by preparing false federal tax returns for their clients that included false expenses. As a result, their clients…

The Texas Tribune

Texas Tech law student sues to block discipline related to Charlie Kirk comments

The Honor Council recommended a written reprimand for “celebratory” comments. The lawsuit argued that would violate her free speech rights.

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Latin Times

Immigration Authorities Detain Another Venezuelan Doctor in Texas Along With Her 5-Year-Old Daughter

According to Dr. Jesús Gaurecuco, director of the organization Médicos Unidos Venezuela, there are more than 2,000 Venezuelan doctors practicing in hospitals across the United States, although more than 90% of them have pending immigration status.

Texas Observer

How Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Could Devastate Endangered Species Along Texas’ Gulf Coast

If left intact, the exemption for oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico could forever harm vulnerable species and their habitats.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ GOP attorney general candidates want to challenge decades-old Supreme Court rulings

Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students.

Reason

Brickbat: Too Fast for Conditions

A jury sentenced former Missouri City, Texas, police officer Blademir Viveros to 15 years in prison for causing a deadly crash… The post Brickbat: Too Fast for Conditions appeared first on Reason.com.

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Texas FedEx driver claimed he kidnapped a 7-year-old to protect himself, but new evidence paints a horrifying reality that isn’t an accident

Christmas came with pain instead of joy.

The Independent UK

Kacey Musgraves fires off response to ‘UFO analyst’ who debunked her space sighting

‘Space Cowboy’ singer said she saw suspicious orbs on her flight from Texas to Nashville

Budget and the Bees

Texas Drivers Are Paying $300+ More in Repairs — This Tire Check Could Help Before April

If you’ve noticed your car repair bills creeping up lately, you’re not alone. Across Texas, drivers are reportedly paying over $300 more on average for vehicle repairs compared to previous years. Rising parts costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable road conditions are all contributing factors. But one often-overlooked issue could be…

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