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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 Independent UK

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Autosport

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 Independent UK

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 Texas Tribune

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.

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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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas beekeepers afraid this new legislation will sting

The Texas Legislature wants to crack down on who can claim their honey is made in Texas. Beekeepers say the proposed legislation is too stiff and doesn’t take into account real-world production issues.

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

Megan Thee Stallion and Shania Twain wear racy outfits to the CMT Music Awards

Stars from the world of country music and beyond descended on Austin, Texas for the annual awards show.

The Independent UK

Why some Texans feel targeted by bills banning land ownership from China, Iran and Russia

Jerry Pi identifies as a conservative and has donated to Republican candidates for years. He recalled how he started leaning into politics during Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s senate confirmation hearings in 2018.

Tribune News Service

Tesla's Giga Texas Builds 4,000 Model Ys Per Week For First Time

Tesla's Giga Berlin plant in Germany has the edge, though, with a production rate of 5,000 Model Ys per week announced just last week.

InsideEVs

'Son of a Sinner' Jelly Roll reigns at the Country Music Television awards show

"Son of a Sinner" singer Jelly Roll got emotional during the show in Austin, Texas, as he thanked the country radio industry for its acceptance and shouted out to those who felt like him.

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Cynthia M. Allen: Texas abortion pill case is no morality play. It’s a complex, technical squabble

Since a group of pro-life plaintiffs first challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in chemical or medication abortions, the reporting on the case has been predictable.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies fall to Rangers again despite Bailey Falter’s pitching effort

ARLINGTON, Texas — In his first start of the season, it was not Aaron Nola, nor Zack Wheeler, who gave the Phillies the best chance to win a game against the Texas Rangers. It was Bailey Falter, a pitcher who was battling for a spot on the 26-man roster just…

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Prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player at the 2023 Valero Texas Open

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Corey Conners rolls to victory at the Valero Texas Open (again): ‘I definitely love Texas’

"I love this golf course and feel really comfortable out here" — Corey Conners, two-time Valero Texas Open winner.

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4 Texas bills that could limit Chinese, Iranian, North Korean and Russian land ownership

Multiple bills have been filed in the current Texas legislative session seeking to regulate some people from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and their purchasing property in the state. Similar bills have been filed in at least 15 other states and Washington, D.C.

Zenger

Here We Go Again: 2nd Tornado Outbreak In 5 Days Looms For Midwest

Many of the same areas in the central United States that were hit by violent thunderstorms on Friday will face a similar threat

Autosport

IndyCar Texas: Newgarden pips O’Ward to win thriller

Polesitter Felix Rosenqvist didn’t last a lap in the lead, the Arrow McLaren losing out to Scott Dixon’s Ganassi entry at the end of the first lap, and then Penske’s Newgarden, and fellow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi demoted him to fifth. Newgarden and Dixon swapped the lead twice…

Motorsport

Texas IndyCar: Newgarden wins thriller over O’Ward

Polesitter Felix Rosenqvist didn’t last a lap in the front, the Arrow McLaren losing out to Scott Dixon’s Ganassi entry at the end of the first lap, and then Penske’s Josef Newgarden, and fellow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi also demoting him to fifth. Newgarden and Dixon swapped…

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Ken Fisher’s Texas move is about politics, not taxes

Billionaire Ken Fisher’s money-management firm announced last month that it was moving to Texas from Washington state, the latest example of a tycoon loudly departing a blue state for a red one. Fisher chalked the decision up to taxes, but in reality such moves often have more to do with…

Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: A Texas judge hits preventive health care with a gut punch

A federal judge in Texas ruled last week that insurers no longer have to cover some preventive services that have long been included under the Affordable Care Act. It’s a frustrating decision that will likely hurt Americans’ health. At least some insurers are likely to take the opportunity to cut…

Motorsport

IndyCar brings Texas start time forward due to weather threat

The command for “Drivers, start your engines” at Texas Motor Speedway was originally scheduled for 11.10am local (Central) time with the green flag dropping at 11.15am, driver introductions will now commence at 10.26am, the national anthem will be sung at 10.48am, and the command to start engines will follow at…

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