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Oaths, M&Ms and a historic Quran: Texas’ freshman lawmakers begin their inaugural legislative session

New Texas House members were sworn into office Tuesday, including some who have already made history.

The Texas Tribune

Florida says it’s helping feds deal with migrant surge but not directly intervening

MIAMI — Florida’s emergency response to the influx of migrants from Cuba and Haiti arriving by boat will be one of surveillance and not interdiction as 150 to 200 troops and officers work with federal Homeland Security officials “to increase coastal vigilance and provide improved situational awareness on migrant activities,’’…

Miami Herald

Robert Fratta who ordered wife's death executed despite 'expired death drugs' battle

A man who hired two men to kill his wife almost 30 years ago has been executed by lethal injection despite a last minute legal battle to stop the state from using expired drugs

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Senators visit Arizona, Texas border in search for solutions

Yuma County, Arizona politicians, tribal leaders and the head of a local humanitarian group called on a politically diverse delegation of senators from around the U.S. to craft immigration reform amid an increase in migrant arrivals that can overwhelm local resources

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Sides with Defense on Death Row Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will now reconsider Areli Escobar’s case, which relied on flawed forensics.

Texas Observer

Texas congressman files for Mayorkas' impeachment over border crisis

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas filed articles of impeachment accusing the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of shirking his duty to protect the border.

Tribune News Service

Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesn’t expect full investigation for months

The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorney’s office or the state. The Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary.

The Texas Tribune

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In lawsuit, student claims six Texas medical schools are illegally considering race and sex in admissions

The plaintiff is represented by a group created by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller and former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell, the architect of the state’s six-week abortion ban.

The Texas Tribune

Ex-Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher sues Texas hair restoration company for $50K over blog post

Brian Urlacher restored his hair. Now he is suing to defend his right to flaunt it.

Chicago Tribune

A Texas Republican has started the process to impeach the secretary of Homeland Security over border security

Pat Fallon, R-Sherman, filed articles of impeachment late Monday, delayed a week because of the contentious majority vote for the U.S. House speaker.

The Texas Tribune

In-N-Out brings 'animal style' to Tennessee with plans to expand further in the U.S.

The iconic burger joint is "double-doubling" down on its business and opening new restaurants in and around Nashville, its first expansion east of Texas.

WEKU

After blowout loss in CFP title game, what’s next for TCU football?

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Max Duggan sat facing reporters late Monday at SoFi Stadium trying to explain the unexplainable.

Tribune News Service

Brian Urlacher suing Texas hair transplant clinic, claiming they used hair replacement story without his permission

Urlacher is a client and pitch man for Restore Holdings LLC, which has clinics in Illinois, Colorado, Texas and North Carolina.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas House selects Rep. Dade Phelan as speaker for another legislative session

Phelan defeated Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, for the House leadership position in a vote, 145-3. In cruising to victory, Phelan secured the support of Democrats as well as the most conservative members of his party.

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Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding

The leaders of the state’s six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance and to cover a free tuition program for veterans and their children.

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Kentucky threatens to divest from 11 banks over ESG policies

On January 2, Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball (R) issued a statement notifying 11 banks that their ESG policies amounted to energy boycotts that harmed the state’s economy according to definitions passed into law last spring. The statement says the banks have 90 days to stop what Kentucky argues are…

Roll Call

Texas Republican moves to impeach Homeland Security chief - Roll Call

A House Republican from Texas filed articles of impeachment Monday against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans tapped to chair four committees in new GOP-led U.S. House

The Texans are poised to chair some of the most important committees, including the appropriations and budget panels.

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Texas Family Hiding From Taliban For More Than A Year Finally Rescued

The family was among seven American Lawful Permanent Residents rescued from Afghanistan over Slingshot 11 Operation

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Golfweek’s Best 2023: Top 200 residential golf courses in the U.S.

Looking to live where you play? We have you covered with the top 200 residential golf courses in the U.S. for 2023.

The Texas Tribune

Texas executes Robert Fratta after high courts reject challenges to expired lethal injection drugs

Fratta was convicted in the 1994 murder-for-hire of his wife. Lawyers unsuccessfully challenged Texas’ routine of extending the expiration dates of its lethal drugs, a practice begun when many pharmacies began refusing to provide doses for executions.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws

Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.

The Texas Tribune

The Texas Legislative session has begun. Here are 6 things we’re watching.

Lawmakers begin work today for their biennial legislative session. They’ll debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other issues.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The border ‘crisis’ is a problem that we can solve

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently called the challenge the city is facing in serving an influx of migrants a crisis created by the Republican governor of Texas. As an academic who studies and teaches refugee policy, I agree the crisis is manufactured, but its roots are much deeper and effects…

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Hennessey Venom F5 Top Speed Run Could Happen On New Texas Highway

The 300-mph attempt is expected to take place within the next 12 months.

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