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Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions

University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.

The Texas Tribune

Car Ownership Is Up For Debate In Congress. Here's What's At Stake

In November 2024, I wrote a story about imported Kei trucks and the state-level restrictions being placed on them across the country. In Texas, the Department of Motor Vehicles simply changed its policy, preventing owners from registering with the state, even though the vehicles were 25 years old or older,…

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Ken Paxton’s ‘Shoddy’ Prosecution of a Midwife Is Part of a Strategy to Expand His Power. Low-Income Houstonians Are Paying the Price.

Maria Margarita Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged for abortion care under Texas’ strict criminal ban. Her attorneys say the state has no evidence—yet her clinics remain shuttered.

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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is flying high thanks to Colbert’s war with CBS over his banned interview

Talarico’s interview with Colbert breaks 5 million views as he sees a surge of campaign cash with early voting now underway in Texas

The Independent UK

Two-month old baby treated for bronchitis deported after three weeks in ICE custody: Texas Congressman Castro

A two-month-old baby boy, Juan Nicolas, was hospitalized with bronchitis and became unresponsive in ICE custody. He was later deported to Mexico with his family. Congressman Joaquin Castro condemned the action. Senator Cornyn stated that most horror stories are made up by the media. Another child, Maria Isabella, was released…

The Times of India

White House says Trump wants diplomacy with Iran as US reportedly could be ready for military attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

‘Absolutely insane’: Trump-endorsed Republican facing fury over alleged affair with staffer who poured gasoline over herself and burned to death

Strange things are afoot in Uvalde, Texas.

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Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO

Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

‘I don’t think I have any choice’: Trump appointed judge shuts down Texas Antifa trial after lawyer wears MLK Jr shirt

Argues image of MLK Jr too powerful for jurors.

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How to have the perfect weekend in Austin, Texas

From magic swimming holes to two-stepping with cowboys, Claudia Cockerell has a cut out and keep guide to the Texas capital

Evening Standard

CBS hits back at Stephen Colbert after he claims top brass wouldn’t let him air interview with Texas candidate

CBS said Stephen Colbert’s show ‘was not prohibited’ from broadcasting his sit-down with James Talarico

The Independent UK

GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton

All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.

The Texas Tribune

Judge declares mistrial in Texas ‘antifa’ protest case over attorney’s T-shirt

Lawyer for defendants accused of terrorism at ICE protest decried by Trump appointee over shirt’s potential for ‘bias’

The Guardian - US

Voting begins in Texas as a Republican senator clings to Trump to keep his job

NEWS ANALYSIS: John Cornyn may be facing ‘biggest fight of his political life’, but Democrats may have already succeeded in giving the GOP more ground than it wants to protect, writes John Bowden

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Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary

The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

The Times of India

‘It’s on private property built by Hindus’: Indian-Americans slam MAGA influencer over Hanuman statue in Texas

A Texas-based conservative activist stirred a row after questioning the presence of a 90-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas.

The Independent UK

Body camera reveals chilling moment Texas cops confront British dad who shot his daughter dead ‘after arguing about Trump’

“She said, ‘You got a gun?’ I said, ‘yes,’ I got it out and it just went off and she stood there like, as I pulled it out, it went off,” Harrison told police in the footage.

Axios

Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico

The network's lawyers told the show it couldn't air the interview, Colbert said.

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Texas Observer

The ‘Antifa Scare’ Goes on Trial in North Texas

As nine of the "Prairieland 19" face their days in court, the broader constitutional rights of left-wing activists may hang in the balance.

The Times of India

'Will not allow to become breeding grounds...': Texas Attorney General targets school districts in immigration protest investigations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened investigations into three school districts following student protests against US immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials may have failed to protect students and disrupt classrooms.

The Times of India

'Racist tantrums’ in Texas? US-based entrepreneur asks Indians to exit state. But why

A US-based entrepreneur asked Indians to leave Texas and said that “racist tantrums” were not worth financial incentives such as the state’s lack of income tax.

The Guardian - US

Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview

Host claims lawyers barred him from discussing decision to drop Texas Democrat segment amid FCC rules scrutiny

The Texas Tribune

Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026

The effort is a partnership between the state party, two of its largest political organizations and the House Democrats’ campaign arm.

The Guardian - US

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Democrats, who haven’t won statewide race since 1994, aim to gain ground with rising stars as Republicans clash between incumbent and embattled Maga ally

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