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Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 5 workers to hospital

Emergency responders were called to help around 3 p.m. on Friday at the Shell facility in Deer Park, a Houston suburb. A Deer Park official said that there was no shelter-in-place order.

WEKU

Chicago, state of Illinois get $8.5 million in federal migrant grants; requested up to $191 million

The city and state each got $4,301,387.13, as migrants stream into Illinois after crossing the Mexican border in Texas and bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oklahoma, Texas Receive Final Approvals to Join SEC in 2024

The regents of both schools have given their final approval for the seismic move.

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Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delays

Truckers have reported waiting up to 24 hours to cross the border because of the inspections. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered similar inspections last year to stop smuggling, but troopers found no contraband after checking more than 4,000 vehicles.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House may revise anti-diversity legislation to allow some programs to maintain grants, federal funding

A new version of Senate Bill 17 expected to be considered by the House’s Higher Education Committee on Monday would still ban DEI offices and prohibit required diversity training, but it would open the door for university boards of regents to approve such programs in certain circumstances.

The Texas Tribune

Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, back-to-back defending champ K.H. Lee highlight field for the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler makes his return to the PGA Tour in Texas.

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Bears notebook: Roschon Johnson can’t wait to hit someone

The rookie running back from Texas thrives on physicality — which he can’t show off in non-padded practices. But his time will come. “Down the road when we get pads on, my playing style will definitely show,” he said.

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Before Texas mass shooting, locals felt abandoned by police

The end of a manhunt in Texas for a gunman accused of killing five Honduran neighbors hasn't quieted anger in the rural community where the April 28 shooting took place

The Independent UK

Texans to vote on right to farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management in November

The Texas State Legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment establishing a right to farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management on a person’s owned or leased property to the Nov. 2023 ballot. The amendment states that the right does not preclude the state legislature from passing laws to…

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Texas voters may decide two constitutional amendments regarding the relationship between parents, children, and educators come November.

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Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats again delay Texas House debate on banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids

Senate Bill 14 spurred protests that led to altercations with state police earlier this week. Bill supporters and opponents again showed up at the Capitol for an expected vote Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Urban Meyer Makes Stunning Pick for ‘Best Roster in College Football’

The Fox Sports analyst had a surprising pick for the best roster in college football next season.

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Friday Night Notes: Notre Dame’s dominance, Dylan Raiola update and more

Reviewing Notre Dame's hot surge on the recruiting trail, where Dylan Raiola is now trending and how Texas is trying to catch up in the 2024 cycle.

Reuters

Explainer-Title 42: what is the US border policy and what happens when it ends?

The United States is set to lift COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday night, known as Title 42, which have been in place for three years and allow border agents to quickly expel many migrants caught crossing the border back to Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

NCAA Tournament Star Max Abmas Officially Transfers to Big 12 Power for Fifth Season

The point guard spent four seasons in the Summit League.

Golf Monthly

PGA Tour Unveil Huge New Stadium Hole At AT&T Byron Nelson

The 17th hole at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas will be another big stadium event to rival TPC Scottsdale

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Saturday elections tomorrow in Texas

Welcome to the Friday, May 5, Brew.

The Texas Tribune

Texas likely will spend billions fixing its water systems. Will it reach these forgotten colonias?

An estimated 500,000 people live in thousands of colonias along the Texas-Mexico border. Largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, these communities have been promised water — but it has never come.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers won’t shake it off. A new bill aims to stop ticket grabs by bots for hot concerts like Taylor Swift’s.

A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the new Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.

The Guardian - US

These abortion clinics no longer provide abortions – but are still hanging on

Even in states with bans, a handful of abortion clinics are still open, providing ‘aftercare’ for patients who travel out of state or manage their own abortions

The Texas Tribune

LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

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How Young Sheldon Set Up Disaster For The Coopers With Its Latest Big Bang Theory Nod

Young Sheldon's latest episode made a reference to The Big Bang Theory that revealed a disaster is on the way.

The Texas Tribune

Screenings for sexually transmitted infections don’t routinely test for HIV in Texas. A House bill could change that.

House Bill 3377 was authored by freshman state Rep. Venton Jones, the Legislature’s first openly HIV-positive member. It’s received overwhelming public and bipartisan support.

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