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Recipe for a reliable Texas grid: A gas plant plus 22,000 batteries and backup fuel

GRANBURY, Texas — This is what modern reliability looks like on the Texas grid.

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The other Death Valley: hundreds of migrants are dying in remote Texas deserts

Immigration policies have forced desperate people to traverse inhospitable landscapes along the US-Mexico border

The Guardian - US

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and his wife defied property tax law for eight years by claiming two homestead exemptions

In Texas, married couples generally can claim only one such exemption, meant to provide some tax relief on properties considered “principal residences.” Homestead exemptions cannot typically be claimed on commercial properties, second homes or income properties.

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Texas is facing its worst drought since 2011. Here’s what you need to know.

The drought will likely continue into the fall and winter.

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Wetter weather is coming this weekend. But it won’t be enough to end Texas’ drought.

Rain is in the forecast across much of the state. But it won’t be enough to reverse the drought that has gripped Texas since last fall.

The Texas Tribune

American dream of owning a home out of reach for many in tight markets

Many middle- and lower-income Americans are left with a dwindling number of options or forced into renting while supply increases for the wealthiest buyers

The Guardian - US

Scott Frost Names Casey Thompson Nebraska’s Starting QB

Frost said the former Texas quarterback will lead the Cornhuskers’ offense when the season starts.

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Inquiry begins in court over whether confidential medical records of Sandy Hook parents ended up in the wrong hands

WATERBURY, Conn. — Text messages and email correspondence about the transfer of confidential medical records were produced in court this week at an inquiry by the judge presiding over the Alex Jones defamation trial into how, or even if the highly personal records were improperly disclosed by Jones’ lawyers.

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Texas public schools required to display “In God We Trust” posters if they are donated

The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”

The Texas Tribune

‘Eye on the prize’: Rangers’ Tony Beasley quickly finds strength in being himself

ARLINGTON, Texas – Tony Beasley lives by a saying.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”

Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.

The Texas Tribune

White Sox to sign shortstop Elvin Andrus

Andrus expected to join team in Cleveland Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Athletics stagger home from 2-5 road trip after loss to Rangers

The Athletics return to the Coliseum having said goodbye to veterans Stephen Piscotty and Elvis Andrus as well as a modest two-game win streak.

Tribune News Service

The Bible is among dozens of books removed from this Texas school district

The books under review were previously challenged and placed back on shelves, but now the Keller Independent School District wants them to undergo another review with new criteria.

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Gohmert leaves after 17 years of lies

Gohmert was a precursor to Trump’s brand of offensive, fact-free conservative politics

The Conversation

Conditions in prisons during heat waves pose deadly threats to incarcerated people and prison staff

Extreme heat is taking an increasing toll across the U.S. in summertime. People who are incarcerated are among society’s most vulnerable groups and have been especially affected.

The Guardian - US

Black man left paralyzed after Texas police allegedly slam him on to concrete

Civil rights activists and Christopher Shaw’s lawyers are demanding justice after he was severely injured while in police custody in 2021

Daily Mirror

Terrifying moment baby falls out of moving car and tumbles in front of traffic

A baby was filmed falling out of a car and tumbling down the I-69 in Houston, Texas, US, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, with a woman dashing out of the vehicle to scoop up the child

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Democratic boot camp: party intensifies local tactics ahead of midterms

Democratic groups are training candidates up and down the ballot in the hopes that a successful voter turnout will help limit losses this fall

The Texas Tribune

A West Texas coffee shop owner is giving away Plan B for free as fight over contraception access takes hold

Last May, Lubbock became the biggest city in Texas to ban abortion within city limits. Now, with abortion outlawed throughout the Lone Star State, the fight over reproductive rights is taking a new turn.

The Texas Tribune

Watch: Why some Texas churches support access to reproductive health care despite the state’s abortion ban

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, some faith leaders in Texas rallied in favor of abortion access and offer supportive spiritual counsel for those who have sought abortion.

The Texas Tribune

Louie Gohmert leaves Congress having passed one law and spread countless falsehoods

Gohmert was a precursor to former President Donald Trump’s brand of populist, establishment-bucking conservatism that delights in offending progressives and makes no apologies for spreading misinformation.

Daily Record

Scots rockers Texas set to welcome Stirling's first major gigs since Covid pandemic this weekend

Stirling will play host to a number of top gigs this weekend as the city welcomes major musical acts back for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Rockers Texas and Celtic group Skipinnish will both perform, as well as a host of supporting acts.

Tribune News Service

Highlights at a premium for Rangers in second straight home loss against Athletics

ARLINGTON, Texas – Admirably, a group of fans wearing matching shirts near the left field foul pole started a, “Let’s go Rangers,” chant in the top of the eighth inning on Wednesday. The rest of the crowd showed little interest in joining in and the chant quickly ran out of…

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Dallas man executed for murder of Texas real estate agent

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — He lived to be 41, a year longer than the woman he murdered. But the court appeals that helped Kosoul Chanthakoummane approach middle age couldn’t forestall his fate any longer.

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