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Dallas’ Evidence Fiasco: An Exoneree’s Lawyer Speaks

Cheryl Wattley helped free Richard Miles, wrongfully convicted for murder, due to Dallas police's improper evidence handling.

Texas Observer

Cardinals to meet with Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown

The former Longhorns linebacker has a bunch of visits lined up, including with the Cardinals.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gov. Greg Abbott is turning up the pressure on passing school choice. Will it pay off?

Passage of a school choice measure is anything but a sure bet, as there is little evidence that the governor has been able to convince rural Republicans in the Texas House — who have for years been a reliable firewall — to drop their opposition.

The Texas Tribune

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Family of dead National Guardsman urges Legislature to make death benefits bill named for him retroactive

While the state guarantees law enforcement officers, like Department of Public Safety troopers, a $500,000 death benefit for their families if they die on duty, National Guard troops who stand shoulder to shoulder with those DPS officers on Operation Lone Star don’t have the same benefit.

The Texas Tribune

David Murphy: The Eagles can't afford to splurge on Texas superstar Bijan Robinson — or any running back

It's hard to say what the Eagles should do with the 10th overall pick in next month's draft. It's easy to say what they shouldn't do.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Orioles one-hit Rangers, 2-0, as Kyle Bradish leaves with injury, Tyler Wells steps up

ARLINGTON, Texas — The gas gauge on the Orioles’ bullpen was already closer to empty than full entering Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Tribune News Service

A new mock draft has the Commanders selecting Texas running back Bijan Robinson

This one doesn't make sense for the Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 26, Texas DL Moro Ojomo

Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Texas DL Moro Ojomo.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas Senate strips amendment exempting current patients from transgender care ban

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban certain medical treatments for transgender minors, after stripping out an amendment that would have allow current patients to continue receiving care.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate moves to set aside billions for future water needs

The Senate on Monday passed a bill that would create a new state fund tailored for large or long-shot water supply projects, including marine desalination. The bill will advance to the House.

The Texas Tribune

Bills to expand gambling access in Texas clear House committee

Gaming advocates are pushing to legalize casinos and sports betting in Texas. The committee votes represent more progress than the proposals made last legislative session, when they got hearings in committee but were never voted out.

The Texas Tribune

To be safe, Texas Senate again approves political district maps

The vote ensured the Senate met its constitutional requirement to redraw districts in the first regular session after publication of the 2020 census results.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Texas senators pull their support for allowing some transgender kids to keep receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy

The Senate approved Senate Bill 14, which would ban transition-related care for transgender kids. Republicans had previously voted to allow kids currently receiving such care to continue doing so.

The Texas Tribune

2024 presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas

As of April 3, 2024, six noteworthy candidates are running in the 2024 presidential election, including one Democrat and five Republicans.

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A $10B natural gas backup power plan advances in Texas Senate

AUSTIN, Texas – A $10 billion fleet of natural gas power plants for emergency use moved forward Monday in the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Texas drops effort to punish Harris County over its law enforcement spending

The fight is the latest skirmish between Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Harris County leaders over whether they “defunded” law enforcement.

The Independent UK

Union Pacific sued after firing rail worker on medical leave

A lawsuit says Union Pacific routinely hires private investigators to check out employees' medical leave claims and then fires anyone who happens to leave their house while they are off

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate votes to close employment loophole after Refuge foster care scandal

The upper chamber unanimously passed Senate Bill 182 after The Texas Tribune reported that a state-licensed foster care facility hired a caretaker whom the Texas Juvenile Justice Department previously fired for having inappropriate relationships with children.

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Texas Observer

Dragging Democracy into the Future

As the Texas Observer survives to muckrake another day, Steven Monacelli highlights the battle for democracy happening in the Lone Star State.

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Texas IndyCar winner Newgarden admits he felt race "slipping away"

Newgarden dominated the first half of the 250-lap race around the 1.5-mile track, but following the second round of pitstops, O’Ward got around the #2 Penske and pulled away to a seven second lead, lapping everyone up to and including third-placed Romain Grosjean of Andretti Autosport.

The Independent UK

Fan twerking during Taylor Swift’s Eras tour sparks debate: ‘I ‘d be so uncomfortable’

During the singer’s performance in Arlington, Texas, over the weekend, one fan dropped it low

The Texas Tribune

National Democrats will invest to retake South Texas congressional district in 2024

The U.S. House Democratic campaign arm will target the 15th Congressional District in next year’s elections, hoping to reclaim the seat from Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, the first Republican ever to represent the district.

The Conversation

Companies that frack for oil and gas can keep a lot of information secret – but what they disclose shows widespread use of hazardous chemicals

From rural Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, more than 17 million Americans live within a mile of at least one oil or gas well. Since 2014, most new oil and gas wells have been fracked.

The Texas Tribune

Chinese Americans fight for their place in Texas as lawmakers push restrictions on foreign land ownership, social media platforms

Among the fastest-growing segments of the Texas population, Chinese Americans fear their rights are becoming collateral damage as Texas officials seek to limit investment from China and ban a popular app that many rely on to keep in touch with family.

The Texas Tribune

With more electric vehicles expected in Texas, two bills pave the road for fast-charging stations statewide

Two bills would form the foundation for companies to build more electric vehicle charging stations across the state, supporters say.

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