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DOJ sues Abbott over Rio Grand buoy wall

Rep. Joaquin Castro called the buoys state-sanctioned "drowning devices"

Salon

Ballot measure roundup: Texas

As of July 25, 14 ballot measures have been certified for Texas’ statewide ballot in 2023, including one new certification from July 18. All 14 measures are legislatively referred constitutional amendments on the ballot on Nov. 7, 2023. The one new ballot measure is:

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On the Texas-Mexico border, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gives an owl protected status, seeks to declare two mussel species endangered

Wildlife groups have long lobbied for increased protection for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl. The agency says the mussels species are threatened by reduced flow and poor water quality in the Rio Grande.

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Putting a floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop migrants is new. The idea isn't.

Texas' floating barrier on the Rio Grande is new, but a former Trump official says the idea isn't

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Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books for appropriateness

Two Texas bookstores and three national bookseller associations file suit over House Bill 900, which requires private booksellers to rate books on appropriateness, and bans “sexually explicit” material from libraries.

The Texas Tribune

After Five Years, Chuck Norris' Walker: Texas Ranger Lawsuit Against CBS Has Finally Come To And End

Chuck Norris' lawsuit against CBS over Walker, Texas Ranger profits has finally reached an ending after five years.

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Billionaires fight to save Ken Paxton

Supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense in impeachment, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors

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Texas becomes ninth state to resign from ERIC

On July 20, Texas became the eighth state to resign from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) in 2023, and the ninth state overall.

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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat

There are no federal or state requirements that people who work outside receive paid water breaks. Casar, an Austin Democrat, wants to change that.

The Texas Tribune

Whoopi Goldberg mocks ‘emasculated’ conservatives over Barbie criticism: ‘It’s a movie about a doll!’

Republican Texas senator Ted Cruz accused ‘Barbie’ filmmakers of ‘trying to kiss up to the Chinese communist party’

The Independent UK

Nation’s No. 1 linebacker Justin Williams on joining Georgia: ‘It feels like family’

Here's how Oak Ridge (Texas) five-star linebacker Justin Williams announced his commitment to the Bulldogs.

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Astros Beat Rangers on Controversial Call at Home Plate That Left Announcers in Disbelief

Houston is two games back of Texas after its narrow series-opening victory.

Sports Illustrated

Rep. Greg Casar ends thirst strike on Capitol steps after nearly 9 hours - Roll Call

The congressman staged a thirst strike Tuesday, livestreaming his medical checkups as he called for federal heat protections for workers.

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Texas QB Arch Manning Signs First NIL Deal

The freshman is one of the most hyped college football players for the 2023 season.

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Texas A&M suspends prof for GOP critique

Opioid crisis expert Joy Alonzo raised questions about the extent of political interference in higher education

The Guardian - US

Texas professor suspended hours after criticizing lieutenant governor in lecture

Joy Alonzo accused by student of disparaging Dan Patrick in lecture on opioid crisis at Texas A&M University

The Guardian - US

Can’t beat them? Eat them: the fight against the US wild boar plague

These feral pigs cause billions of damage, but some chefs and meat purveyors are putting this pork on the map – and menus

Texas Observer

Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections

“My brother would still be here if he just had a water break,” said Jasmine Granillo, who’s joining the call for OSHA to save workers from the Texas Legislature.

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Buoys, razor wire, and a Trump-y wall: How Greg Abbott turned the Rio Grande into an immigration ‘war zone’

Texas governor has funnelled $12bn into a military-style border buildup with floating walls and razor wire. Josh Marcus speaks with a local business owner and lifelong riverman who’s suing the state to stop it

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The rich get richer: UGA Twitter celebrates landing another 5-star

UGA football fans are fired up after five-star linebacker Justin Williams committed to the Dawgs

The Guardian - US

US states get tough with ‘war on drugs’-era laws to tackle fentanyl crisis

Some lawmakers have even classified opioid as ‘weapon of terrorism’ and want to impose death sentence for distribution

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture

The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.

The Texas Tribune

Watch how a Texas professor used art to honor Uvalde’s lost kids

After the tragic Uvalde school shooting in 2022, Abel Ortiz, an art professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, asked artists from across the state to come together to use the power of art to heal. See the results of their efforts in this video.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott signs $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners

At a time when the state has some of the nation’s highest property taxes, the initiative was a cornerstone of his 2022 reelection campaign.

France 24

Biden administration sues Texas over anti-migrant river buoys

The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over a newly installed floating barrier on the Rio Grande that is the Republican's latest aggressive tactic to try to stop migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.

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