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States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings

There are some states that won’t take another tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions winnings.

Kiplinger

Adrienne Bailon stuns with Cheetah Girls revelation that ‘would’ve changed pop culture history’

Former teen popstar name-dropped famous Texas native who was originally cast in movie

The Independent UK

Texas Wastes Renewable Energy During June Heatwave

Solar & wind input is setting records, but ERCOT's inefficient grid can't handle the full load it could deliver in an ongoing heat wave.

Texas Observer

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Banpu unit wraps up Temple II buyout

SET-listed Banpu Power (BPP), the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, has completed a 16-billion-baht buyout of Temple II gas-fired power plant in Texas to strengthen its power business in the US.

Bangkok Post

Poison shakes, an illicit affair and ‘crocodile tears’: What we know about Denver’s alleged killer dentist

James Toliver Craig, 45, is accused of killing his wife and the mother of his six children, Angela, with poison shakes as he pursued an affair with an orthodontist in Texas. Sheila Flynn explains the case

The Independent UK

Cut off from DACA, new generation faces uncertain futures - Roll Call

A new generation of immigrants who have come of age in the U.S., ineligible for DACA, face a future without legal immigration status.

Roll Call

Texas Again Delays Vote On Tying EV Charging Funds To Tesla's NACS

Three unnamed sources told Reuters the vote was postponed after some EV charging companies opposed the plan to include Tesla's NACS connector in stations.

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Former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles on ballot for 2024 Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Former #Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is on the ballot to be selected for the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Limited regulations make Texas workers responsible for preventing on-the-job heat injuries

In triple-digit temperatures, drinking water frequently and resting in the shade are minimum safety measures for avoiding injuries and deaths. But they are not applied to every job site.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Tracks 189 Election Bills, Democrats And Republicans Sponsor Electronic Voter Registration Measures

Texas House tracks 189 election-related bills; Democrats and Republicans sponsor bills on electronic voter registration

Zenger

Deputies who reported a Texas sheriff to public corruption investigators say nothing was done

Former deputies say they repeatedly reported a Texas sheriff who’s faced years of complaints about dysfunction and corruption to state and federal law enforcement

The Independent UK

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 115 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 115, Ballotpedia tracked one from July 3-9. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of July 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 189 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 189, Ballotpedia tracked two from July 3-9. Democrats sponsored one, while Republicans sponsored the other. The two bills are:

Ballotpedia

Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement

The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year.

The Texas Tribune

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Roll Call

Former Rep. Mayra Flores seeking a rematch in Texas - Roll Call

Republican Mayra Flores looks to reclaim the seat in Congress she won and then lost in 2022 with another run against Rep. Vicente Gonzalez.

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then backtracked after “DEI hysteria”

The university celebrated its decision to hire Kathleen McElroy to revive its journalism program. She says she’s staying at UT after she felt judged because of her race and gender.

Bangkok Post

Banpu expands in Texas

SET-listed Banpu Power (BPP), the power generation arm of the energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, has completed a 16-billion-baht buyout of the Temple II gas-fired power plant in Texas to strengthen its power business in the United States.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Mayra Flores announces bid to retake South Texas congressional seat

Flores won a special election in 2022 but lost to U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat, five months later in the general election. Redistricting may complicate her comeback.

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Race-based college admissions are now banned, but Texas schools still have ways to ensure campuses are diverse

Higher education experts say universities can implement other strategies like targeted recruitment in underserved communities, eliminating legacy admissions and getting rid of test requirements.

Homes & Gardens

Joanna Gaines's living room defines the latest 'California Casual' trend – and it's changing how we decorate

The designer has mastered west coastal style in her Texas home – and Californian experts say we should follow her cue

The Texas Tribune

University of North Texas can charge out-of-state students higher tuition than undocumented Texans, appeals court rules

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a federal judge’s previous injunction that barred the college from charging out-of-state American citizens more than undocumented immigrants living in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Help us report on how the return of student loan repayments will affect Texans

Student loan repayments are set to resume in October. If you’re a Texas student loan borrower, tell us how this will affect you.

The Independent UK

Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has picked a longtime aide to serve as the state’s second acting attorney general following Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes

WEKU

Conjunto music enjoys a resurgence, bridging a divide between old and new musicians

Known for its thumping backbeat, vocals and shimmering accordion riffs, Conjunto has been around for more than a century. Now more young musicians are picking up the beat.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Forecasts for Significant Heat in the Western U.S.

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Monday closed +0.087 (+3.37%). Nat-gas prices Monday closed sharply higher on forecasts for hot weather across most of the western U.S. and Texas, boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said significant heat will be seen in...

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