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Democrats again delay Texas House debate on banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids

Senate Bill 14 spurred protests that led to altercations with state police earlier this week. Bill supporters and opponents again showed up at the Capitol for an expected vote Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Urban Meyer Makes Stunning Pick for ‘Best Roster in College Football’

The Fox Sports analyst had a surprising pick for the best roster in college football next season.

Sports Illustrated

Friday Night Notes: Notre Dame’s dominance, Dylan Raiola update and more

Reviewing Notre Dame's hot surge on the recruiting trail, where Dylan Raiola is now trending and how Texas is trying to catch up in the 2024 cycle.

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Explainer-Title 42: what is the US border policy and what happens when it ends?

The United States is set to lift COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday night, known as Title 42, which have been in place for three years and allow border agents to quickly expel many migrants caught crossing the border back to Mexico.

Reuters

NCAA Tournament Star Max Abmas Officially Transfers to Big 12 Power for Fifth Season

The point guard spent four seasons in the Summit League.

Sports Illustrated

PGA Tour Unveil Huge New Stadium Hole At AT&T Byron Nelson

The 17th hole at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas will be another big stadium event to rival TPC Scottsdale

Golf Monthly

Saturday elections tomorrow in Texas

Welcome to the Friday, May 5, Brew.

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Texas lawmakers won’t shake it off. A new bill aims to stop ticket grabs by bots for hot concerts like Taylor Swift’s.

A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the new Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.

The Texas Tribune

Texas likely will spend billions fixing its water systems. Will it reach these forgotten colonias?

An estimated 500,000 people live in thousands of colonias along the Texas-Mexico border. Largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, these communities have been promised water — but it has never come.

The Texas Tribune

These abortion clinics no longer provide abortions – but are still hanging on

Even in states with bans, a handful of abortion clinics are still open, providing ‘aftercare’ for patients who travel out of state or manage their own abortions

The Guardian - US

LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

The Texas Tribune

How Young Sheldon Set Up Disaster For The Coopers With Its Latest Big Bang Theory Nod

Young Sheldon's latest episode made a reference to The Big Bang Theory that revealed a disaster is on the way.

Cinemablend

Screenings for sexually transmitted infections don’t routinely test for HIV in Texas. A House bill could change that.

House Bill 3377 was authored by freshman state Rep. Venton Jones, the Legislature’s first openly HIV-positive member. It’s received overwhelming public and bipartisan support.

The Texas Tribune

New economic incentive plan clears hurdle in Texas House

During the floor debate for a plan to replace the expired Chapter 313 program, House members added that the new version of the incentive must require companies to pay higher wages and create stiffer penalties for noncompliance.

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Texas Observer

Bigotry Is Bigger in Texas

52 bills and counting. A civil rights attorney reflects on the current legislative session's attacks on transgender and LGBTQ+ rights.

The Texas Tribune

University of Texas regents approve creation of new college to house Civitas Institute at UT-Austin

The Civitas Institute was conceived with the help of conservative donors and state lawmakers to lead research and education based on free-market principles.

The Independent UK

Alleged Texas shooter’s partner brought him doughnuts and plotted escape to Mexico while he was on the run

“Several” other people were reportedly arrested in connection to Mr Oropesa’s run from authorities

Al Jazeera

What to expect as Biden sends 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border

Refugee advocates call on US President Joe Biden to ‘rethink’ plan to send additional soldiers to southern border.

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The rapid rise under Texas A&M women’s golf under Gerrod Chadwell has been impressive

When Gerrod Chadwell walked into his first day of work as coach of the Texas A&M women’s golf team, he knew a tall task was ahead of him.

Kiplinger

Low-Tax States Gain Residents From California and New York

IRS data show taxpayers are leaving high-tax states like California and New York and moving to low-tax states.

The Conversation

Vagrant, machine or pioneer? How we think about a roving eagle offers insights into human attitudes toward nature

The Steller’s sea eagle is one of the largest and most aggressive raptors in the world. With an 8-foot wingspan and striking white markings, these birds tower over their bald eagle cousins.

Roll Call

DSCC Vice Chair Tina Smith has high hopes, even for the race in Texas - Roll Call

Sen. Tina Smith, vice chair of Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, is optimistic about her party's chances, despite the predictions.

The Texas Tribune

Texas towns need money, technical help and compromise to save their water systems

Water agencies have long resisted working together out of fear of losing their local powers. But an example from Florida could help save the Lone Star State’s water and infrastructure.

The Texas Tribune

Conservative Christians want more religion in public life. Texas lawmakers are listening.

Opponents of church-state separation have been emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the growing acceptance of Christian nationalism on the right.

Roll Call

A year and a half out, these are 2024’s most vulnerable senators - Roll Call

Democrats dominate the Roll Call's first list of vulnerable Senate incumbents whose terms are up in November 2024.

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