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Electricity Costs Spike 800% In Texas With Extreme Weekend Temperatures

The price of electricity briefly spiked over 800% in Texas during the weekend as the South continues to be battered by this summer's extreme heat wave

Zenger

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence to treat depression

Hidalgo said she was diagnosed with the condition last month and aims to return to her post in September. More people across the country have been diagnosed with the condition since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

Leader of Texas' largest county takes leave from job for treatment of clinical depression

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo of Texas says she is taking a temporary leave of absence for treatment of clinical depression

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Texas woman gets probation for stabbing man during sex to avenge Iranian military leader

Nika Nikoubin, 23, was indicted last year on attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and burglary in the March 2022 stabbing of Daniel Trevino

The Independent UK

Conservative Group Pushes Religious Books While Seeking to Ban Others

The Brave Books campaign, backed by Citizens Defending Freedom, promoted their own publications under the guise of protecting free speech.

Texas Observer

Ken Paxton legal team works to invalidate every article of impeachment before trial

If successful, the flurry of legal filings would halt the suspended attorney general’s September impeachment trial before it truly begins in the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

As extremist threat rises, Latino Texans say gun ownership is ‘matter of survival’

In the US, gun purchases by Latinos have surged in recent years – including among self-described progressives

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Sophi’s Murder and the Unanswered Calls for Justice

Relatives of Sophi blame Danny Sullivan and seek justice. Homicides involving alleged domestic violence are often mishandled in Texas.

Texas Observer

As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South

Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat.

WEKU

How governor Greg Abbott is using an obscure ‘invasion’ legal theory for a border power grab in Texas

Legal experts say the governor is twisting the Constitution, but that hasn’t stopped him from ramping up military action at the border, Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Multiple fiery explosions overnight at Sherwin Williams paint facility in Texas

‘All we saw was this big explosion, this big fireball. I mean, the whole plant at Sherwin Williams was engulfed in flames,’ witness says

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on impeachment trial

Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case — and evidence — ahead of the September trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Eagle Pass residents sour on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star

After initially supporting the governor’s efforts to stem illegal immigration, many residents say Operation Lone Star has gone too far.

The Texas Tribune

These 4 Phenomena Are What’s Actually Driving This Year’s Extreme Heat

A recent study found the weekslong heat wave in Texas and Mexico that started in June 2023 would have been virtually impossible without climate change.

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Special Ops: Lioness episode 4 recap — bogies, bandits and marks

In Special Ops: Lioness episode 4, Joe gets hit on two fronts, while Cruz and Kate learn lessons the hard way. Here's what happened.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What’s next for Ohio State recruiting after missing on safety KJ Bolden

Who are the most logical targets the Buckeyes should go after? #GoBucks

WEKU

Some states are trying to boost youth voter registration. Here's what they're doing

More states are adopting policies to increase voter registration, including for young people. Those policies include automatic voter registration and pre-registration before age 18.

USA Today Sports Media Group

49ers undrafted rookie impressing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks

An undrafted corner for the 49ers is impressing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

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On this day: Boston big man Greg Kite born; Cs crush Nets in Orlando bubble

On this day in 1961, Boston Celtics champion reserve center Greg Kite was born in Houston, Texas, and Boston beat the Nets in the Orlando bubble.

The Independent UK

Texas judge sides with women after harrowing testimony over anti-abortion law

An injunction temporarily blocks abortion ban in medically complicated pregnancies

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 PFL Playoffs 1: Best photos from San Antonio

Check out these photos highlighting the action at 2023 PFL Playoffs 1 from Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

The ruling is the first to undercut Texas’ law since it took effect in 2022 and delivers a major victory to abortion rights supporters, who see the case as a potential blueprint to weaken restrictions elsewhere.

The Independent UK

A judge has ruled Texas' abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

A Texas judge says the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M leaders’ text messages show desire to counteract perceived liberal agenda in higher education

Some members of the university system’s board of regents said they wanted to promote conservative causes at the flagship campus and resisted efforts to hire journalism professor Kathleen O. McElroy, who they believed would work counter to those goals.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG appeals judge’s order that allows women with complicated pregnancies to get abortions

State District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum on Friday issued a temporary exemption to Texas’ abortion ban. Hours later, the attorney general’s office filed an appeal, which blocked the order.

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