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No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas

The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the party made inroads down the ballot.

The Texas Tribune

As Harvard's endowment abandons fossil fuels, oil-rich University of Texas catches up

Royalties on oil and natural gas, along with lease payments on millions of acres of land, are helping the University of Texas, which is in second place, narrow the gap with Harvard.

WEKU

Texas elects 3 openly LGBT Black state lawmakers

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of LGBT, Black state lawmakers in Texas is about to triple.

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Braves trade Jake Odorizzi, reacquire Kolby Allard

The Braves are bringing Kolby Allard back to their organization, reacquiring him in a trade Wednesday that sent pitcher Jake Odorizzi and cash to the Texas Rangers.

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Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cowboys? Micah Parsons, Ezekiel Elliott still on recruiting trail.

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons continued the recruitment of free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Wednesday.

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Tracy Beatty who killed mum and buried body in back garden is put to death in Texas

Tracy Beatty, 61, has been given a lethal injection in Texas, after killing his mother and burying her body in her backyard, despite his lawyers saying he had a history of mental illness

Daily Mirror

“The fight goes on”: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

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Judge sets June 2023 trial in killing of cyclist Wilson

A Texas judge has refused to throw out statements made to police by the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson and set the case for trial in June 2023

The Independent UK

Beto’s Lost Year

“I don't know what my role or yours will be going forward,” said the Texas Dems’ political star, after $70 million bought a bracing defeat.

Texas Observer

Supreme Court divided on adoption law that keeps Native American kids in tribal homes

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices sounded sharply split Wednesday on whether to strike down a federal child custody law that seeks to keep Native American children with tribal families.

Los Angeles Times

Texas woman gets death for killing woman to take unborn baby

A Texas jury has sentenced a woman to death for killing a pregnant woman to take her unborn daughter

The Independent UK

Voters Reinforce Republican Stronghold on State Board of Education

“Critical Race Theory” boosts multiple new conservative voices onto the board, including a participant in January 6 pro-Trump rally.

Texas Observer

The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.

Texas Observer

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott returns to practice, plans to play vs. Packers

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said his sprained knee has improved and he plans to return to action in Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.

In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support abortion access. In Texas — where candidates, not issues, were on the ballot — there was no such surge in support.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans against “critical race theory” win seats on the State Board of Education, strengthening its GOP majority

The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.

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A father and son, a Native American senator and a Vermont congresswoman: Things the 118th Congress will have that the 117th does not

WASHINGTON — More twins in Texas. A Gen Z switcheroo. A father-son tag team. And if you want to supersize your order, there’s one more guy with experience with that.

Fortune

San Francisco died so the Bay Area could thrive: What the 10 fastest-growing metro areas reveal about the world of remote work

Remote work is a "major shock" to San Francisco, its mayor says. So how come its metro area is growing so fast?

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Reason

Pot Prohibition Continues Collapsing, and Psychedelic Bans Could Be Next

Two more states legalized recreational marijuana on Tuesday, while decriminalization of five natural psychedelics looks like a winner in Colorado.

The Independent UK

Beto O’Rourke to supporters in impassioned concession speech: ‘I’m in this fight for life’

The Texas Democrat lost the gubernatorial race to Republican Greg Abbott, who clinched a third four-year term in the governor’s office

The Guardian - US

Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections

Support from Bernie Sanders and other pols and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states

The Independent UK

Elise Mertens makes mad dash from Texas to Glasgow for Billie Jean King Cup

Mertens teamed up with Kirsten Flipkens for victory in the doubles rubber against Slovakia.

Texas Observer

‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer

Lina Hidalgo Prevails Against Republican Offensive in Harris County

In the face of high-profile GOP push to claw back power in Texas’ largest county, Democrats expanded their power.

Sports Illustrated

LSU’s Postseason Ticket Prices Surge

SEC championship game ticket reservation prices increased more than 750% for the Tigers after narrowly defeating Alabama.

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