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Kinky Friedman obituary

Caustic country singer and self-styled ‘Jewish cowboy’ whose songs provoked laughter and outrage

The Guardian - UK

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek care for their transgender children

The Independent UK

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was "hunting" children

The police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a killer who was “hunting” victims and ultimately killed 21 people at Robb Elementary

The Independent UK

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How Kinky Friedman Conquered Texas

Friday A/V Club: A caustic cowboy among the cosmic cowboys

Reason

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors

Parents and medical providers of transgender adolescents sued Texas, challenging the constitutionality of a restriction on puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

The Texas Tribune

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means for Texas.

The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.

The Texas Tribune

Woman Says She Was Kicked Off Flight For Misgendering Flight Attendant—Airline Responds

"I'm really sorry, they. I'm not very versed with pronouns," said the passenger, who claims to have been denied access to the flight after misgendering a flight attendant. The post Woman Says She Was Kicked Off Flight For Misgendering Flight Attendant—Airline Responds first appeared on Bored Panda.

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As Summer Heat Hits, How Is the Texas Grid Faring?

Amid new projections of surging demand, energy analyst Doug Lewin explains what worries him–and what doesn’t.

Texas Observer

West Texas leads U.S. in federal criminal prosecutions due to cartel-related activities

Illegal immigration arrests and drug trafficking account for most of the cases reported

Latin Times

Former Uvalde School Police Chief Charged Over Mass Shooting Response

A former school district police chief in the US state of Texas has been charged and arrested over the response to a 2022 elementary school shooting that left 21 people dead, including 19 children, US media reported Thursday.

International Business Times

Texas Gas Prices Increase By 0.65% In One Day

In Texas, as of 27 June 2024, gas prices have surged, reaching .87 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a noticeable increase from yester...

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State Board of Education fields concerns about Christian bias in proposed K-12 curriculum

The proposal comes as part of a larger effort by officials in Texas and across the country to inject Christianity into public life.

The Texas Tribune

Former Uvalde school police chief and officer indicted over Robb Elementary response, reports say

The former Uvalde schools police chief and another former officer have been criminally charged for their role in the slow police response to the 2022 massacre in a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead, according to multiple reports Thursday

The Independent UK

Cook Children’s sues Texas over potential Medicaid contract loss

For years, Cook’s Children, two other children’s hospitals have administered Medicaid health coverage plans. Canceling their contracts would put jobs and coverage at risk, they say.

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After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day

The Guardian - US

Ketanji Brown Jackson pens fiery dissent in abortion ruling: ‘Facilitating suffering of people’

‘We cannot simply wind back the clock’, the supreme court justice said of her colleagues’ 6-3 decision to dismiss suit

The Guardian - US

Kinky Friedman, country singer known as ‘Jewish cowboy’, dies aged 79

A close friend to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, Friedman also wrote several novels and ran for Texas governor in 2006

The Independent UK

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died

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Newly Naturalized Citizens Set to Reshape 2024 Election Landscape

Reports highlight the electoral potential of over 7.4 million eligible foreign nationals who could impact the election if they obtain citizenship before November. This demographic surpasses the 2020 presidential margin of victory in states like Florida and Texas.

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Man In Custody Following Deadly Shooting At Texas Chick-Fil-A

Authorities confirm suspect in fatal Chick-fil-A shooting in Texas is in custody. Incident believed to be targeted. Security measures heightened at location.

The Texas Tribune

Carlos Cascos, former Texas secretary of state and political leader in Rio Grande Valley, dies at 71

Cascos began his political career as a Democrat but later flipped to the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune

Kinky Friedman, provocative satirist and one-time gubernatorial candidate, dies at 79

Friedman launched a boisterous campaign for governor in 2006, decades after forming the band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys.

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