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Shuttle simulators and astronaut artifacts featured in new Lone Star 'Space Gallery'

A museum dedicated to the history of Texas aviation now has a "space" devoted to flight even higher than the state's skies. The Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston opened its Space Gallery.

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Amid Slaton scandal, Texas Legislature moves to crack down on lawmakers who give alcohol to minors

The House passed a bill with a late amendment to make it a state jail felony for a “public officer” to give alcohol to a minor under any circumstances. Slaton voted for the amendment.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court lets Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed pursue DNA testing in bid to prove innocence

Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.

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The Path to a Safe Abortion Gets Narrower—Again

Women getting help for reproductive care out of state are under siege.

Texas Observer

Boston College WR Zay Flowers to workout with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in Texas

Boston College WR Zay Flowers is set to join #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes for his throwing session in Texas on Wednesday, per report.

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Evil school shooter wrote 'LOL' in victims' blood on whiteboard after murdering 19 kids

The grim revelation about the actions of evil gunman Salvador Ramos came during the hearing of a bill that would raise the age to purchase certain semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21

Daily Mirror

Two Texas cheerleaders shot after girl mistakenly tried to get in wrong car at an H-E-B

Two Texas cheerleaders were shot after one of the girls mistakenly got into the wrong vehicle in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin, according to news reports.

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Texans take Tyree Wilson with first Round 1 pick in latest NFL.com mock draft

The Houston Texans use their first pick of the 2023 NFL draft to take Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson in an intriguing NFL.com mock draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2 Texas cheerleaders were shot after 1 tried to get in the wrong car after practice

The shooting happened just after midnight in the grocery store parking lot the cheerleaders use when carpooling to practice. One of them, described as an all-star cheer icon, was critically injured.

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With the Chevron Championship at its new venue, how will Dinah Shore’s legacy continue in Texas?

The hospitality area around the 18th green will be named “Dinah’s Place” and Shore’s family has been invited.

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SpaceX Starship spotted from space ahead of historic April 20 launch

A satellite caught a view of SpaceX's Starship ready on its launch pad for its first-ever launch to space.

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Here’s how Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Texas throwing sessions are different in 2023

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says he has a better game plan for his throwing sessions down in Texas and we're already seeing the results:

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The Waco siege – 30 years on

Thirty years ago on 19 April, 1993, a huge fire engulfed the Mount Carmel Center compound 13 miles outside of Waco, Texas, ending a 51-day stand-off between the government agents and a fringe-religious group, the Branch Davidians.

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Pat Surtain sticks up for Arch Manning after QB’s spring game performance

Arch Manning overrated? Broncos CB Pat Surtain came to the QB's defense on Twitter after fans were underwhelmed by Arch's first spring game.

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Texas considers bills criminalizing voter fraud despite no evidence

Experts say proposals are to ‘create political theater’ that will help lawmakers’ bids for re-election

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Tracking this year’s uptick in proposed constitutional amendments in Texas

Welcome to the Wednesday, April 19, Brew.

The Texas Tribune

Solar and wind companies are coming to rural Texas. These residents are trying to keep them out.

In Franklin County, a group of locals are concerned about potential environmental harm from renewable energy facilities and support a bill that would impose more regulations on solar and wind. The industry says it’s being unfairly singled out.

The Texas Tribune

Bills to create new Texas courts would likely reverse Democratic gains, restore GOP dominance

Supporters say the proposals would increase efficiency and expertise, but opponents argue the attempts are political and probably unconstitutional.

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Carl P. Leubsdorf: The political impact of the abortion issue is clear

A trio of federal court decisions has left uncertainty and confusion about the legality of abortion pills and the conditions under which they can be used, leaving it to the Supreme Court to sort things out.

Businessweek

Republicans Fight a Solar Boom That’s Made Texas King of Clean Energy

The political backlash against ESG is behind a push to penalize renewables.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: New Texas anti-immigration proposal is flagrantly racist

The latest anti-immigrant proposal to come out of the Texas Legislature (HB 20) would deputize anyone to apprehend people crossing the Texas border into the United States. Potential targets are likely to include all people of Latino descent, including Texans.

The Texas Tribune

In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic guns

The families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for school boards and city council, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Sports Illustrated

Adrian Peterson Throws Shade at Longhorns During Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction

The star running back explained how brutal honesty led to his choosing Oklahoma over Texas nearly two decades ago.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOP’s latest jab at blue cities

City officials say the full scope of the legislation advanced Tuesday is still unclear, but it would limit their ability to issue worker protections, water restrictions and more.

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