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Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for spitting on officers during arrest

A Black man was sentenced to 70 years in prison for spitting on officers during an arrest in Texas.

Tribune News Service

Texas county roiled by book ban considered closing libraries

Leaders in a rural Texas county held a special meeting Thursday to consider the drastic option of shutting their public library system down rather than heed a federal judge’s order to return books to the shelves ranging from teen sexuality and gender to bigotry and race

The Independent UK

Bill requiring Texas schools to tell parents what books kids check out passes

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate passed a proposal Thursday that would require schools to inform parents of all books their children check out of campus libraries.

Tribune News Service

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Supreme Court Justice Thomas, relatives sold family properties to wealthy GOP donor

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and relatives sold three Georgia properties that include Thomas’s boyhood home to GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow in 2014, according to a report, marking the first known instance where money flowed to the Supreme Court justice from the same Texas real estate magnate who…

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate approves $15 million bill to expand local mental health treatment options for children and families

The proposal would offer hospitals and nonprofits grant funding to expand child and family mental health services.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issues three opinions from April 3-9

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued three opinions from April 3-9, while the Texas Supreme Court issued none. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of April 9, the court of criminal appeals issued 92 opinions in 2023 — 11 more than this point a year…

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More than 18,000 cows are dead after dairy farm explosion in Texas Panhandle

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating.

The Texas Tribune

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Bubba Wallace battles self-doubt, pressure every week. Could a breakthrough be coming?

BRISTOL, Tenn. — It was only a few minutes after a wreck at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, last month when the familiar frustration came to a boil.

Tribune News Service

With tweet about a pardon, Gov. Greg Abbott injects politics into Texas’ criminal justice system

In an unprecedented use of his power, the Republican governor moved to pardon Daniel Perry less than a day after an Austin jury convicted him in the murder of protester Garrett Foster.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 185 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 185, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored five, while Democrats sponsored three. Five of eight bills are below:

Ballotpedia

Texas Senate passes school library bill meant to keep “harmful” materials off shelves

Proponents of the bill say it will keep inappropriate material away from kids. Some librarians are concerned about the logistical challenges it could bring.

The Texas Tribune

The Unprecedented Judicial Move in the Texas Abortion Pill Decision

It’s not the FDA’s job to tell doctors what to do.

Reason

Texas House passes $12 billion property tax relief package, setting up fight over appraisal cap with Senate

House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.

The Texas Tribune

More than 18,000 cattle killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

DALLAS — A fiery explosion in the Texas Panhandle killed more than 18,000 cattle and critically injured one worker in what is being described as the deadliest barn fire for cattle on record.

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Elite High School Hoops Prospect Spurns Major College Program to Play Overseas

After an outstanding season that featured a run to the Elite Eight, the Longhorns will miss out on an elite talent for the 2023-24 campaign.

The Texas Tribune

A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expected

The plants would be activated during emergencies. Lawmakers haven’t decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

5-star guard AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, going pro in Australia

According to Wojnarowski, Johnson has signed a deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Dolphins evaluating top RB prospects in 2023 draft

There are plenty of talented options that could help in the present and future.

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Daily Mirror

Huge Texas explosion kills 18,000 cows worth £28million as they suffocate and burn in pens

Residents in Dimmitt, Texas, US heard a huge 'boom' outside their homes after a deadly fire at South Fork Dairy killed 18,000 cows worth a staggering $36million (£28million)

Space

SpaceX Starship shines on pad ahead of 1st orbital launch (photos)

SpaceX shared stunning new photos of its Starship vehicle, ready for launch on the company's Starbase facility in South Texas on April 12, with the sun rising in the background.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WATCH: Chiefs feed Justyn Ross hype train

Another video of #Chiefs WR Justyn Ross catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes while training in Texas:

WEKU

Justice Department will ask the Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill

The Justice Department is seeking emergency relief from the U.S. Supreme Court in a Texas case involving limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Salon

Appeals court okays abortion pill limits

Court upheld part of a Texas judge's ruling halting FDA decision allowing mifepristone to be distributed by mail

Tribune News Service

Appeals court allows limited access to abortion pill

A federal appeals court partly granted the Biden administration’s request to put on hold a Texas court ruling overturning FDA approval of the abortion pill, but allowed restrictions that were lifted since 2016 to be reinstated.

Reason

Leaker of Ukraine Intelligence Was Reportedly a Gun Enthusiast Trying To Impress His Discord Friends

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