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Court order halts demolition of Sutherland Springs church where 26 were killed

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In 2021, after the dedication of a new church, its members voted to have the site of the mass shooting demolished. Amber Holder filed the lawsuit because, she said, she, several survivors, and family of the victims were not given a chance…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Hurricane Beryl changes intensity to Category 4 as it powers toward Jamaica

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After tearing through parts of the southeast Caribbean, Beryl was tracking towards Jamaica on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds around 160 miles per hour.

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Before fireworks, Woodlawn Lake's July 4th party offers raspas, loteria, wrestling ... and stamps?

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San Antonio's traditional Independence Day festivities will include the U.S. Postal Service's dedication of new flag-themed Forever stamps at 6:15 p.m.

Judge rejects Paxton’s ‘outrageous and intolerable’ efforts to close Annunciation House shelters

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The El Paso ruling came more than four months after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent representatives to demand records from Annunciation House, a nonprofit that provides shelter and other services to migrants.

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Gulf weather keeps Saharan dust out of Texas until Thursday

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The National Weather Service reports a high-pressure system in northern Gulf of Mexico is preventing Saharan dust from blowing into Texas, at least until Wednesday.

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Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to drop out of the presidential race

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The longtime Austin representative pointed to Biden's debate performance last week, along with the incumbent's showing in the polls.

U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites

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A state law passed last year requires pornographic websites to adopt age-verification measures, leading sites like Pornhub to block user access in Texas.

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Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as 'RioPlex' to attract investment

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After years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the region’s assets.

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Hurricane Beryl grows to Category 5 strength in the southeast Caribbean

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Hurricane Beryl upgraded to a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm late Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said, as it crossed islands in the southeastern Caribbean.

Monday, Jul 1

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For mosquitoes, are you love at first bite?

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It's true that mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others at summer barbeques and picnics, like the ones coming up this holiday weekend.

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Through dance, a centuries-old love story comes home to Shankleville

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“As Black people, we need more stories like this,” says Chase Allen Sr., a descendant of Shankleville founders Jim and Winnie Shankle.

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'Always go out on top:' Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025

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Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall with 150 mph winds on Caribbean island

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'Take action now to protect your life!' the National Hurricane Center told people in the Windward Islands on Monday morning, as landfall was imminent near the Grenadine Islands and Carriacou Island.

Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells

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The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.

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Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for core acts only

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The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.

Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only

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The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.

Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

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Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

Hurricane Beryl is ‘extremely dangerous’ as it brings 130 mph winds to the Caribbean

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“Potentially catastrophic wind damage is expected" in parts of the Windward Islands near the storm's core, the National Hurricane Center said.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Hurricane Beryl, ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm, threatens Caribbean islands

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Beryl grew from a tropical storm into a Category 4 hurricane as it made its way through the southeast Caribbean. Beryl is the first ever Atlantic hurricane to reach Category 4 strength in June.

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Hurricane Beryl to become an 'extremely dangerous' storm before reaching the Caribbean

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Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm made its way through the southeast Caribbean. Forecasters expect it to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane.

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Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean

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Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm made its way through the southeast Caribbean. Forecasters expect it to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane.

Hurricane Beryl weakens slightly to a Category 3 storm as it approaches the Caribbean

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Hurricane Beryl weakened slightly to a category 3 early Monday, the National Hurricane Center said. On Sunday, Beryl was the first-ever Atlantic hurricane to reach a Category 4 level in June.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Waco judge can sue over reprimand for not marrying gay couples, Texas Supreme Court rules

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The justices still won't decide whether a state judicial commission violated a Waco judge's religious freedom by publicly warning her for refusing to marry gay couples.

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National Championship Air Races moving from Reno, Nevada to Roswell, New Mexico

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The races have been held there at Stead Airport since 1964. In 2023, it was announced that it would be the last year for racing and Reno.

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Martin Mull, comedian and actor in 'Arrested Development' and 'Roseanne,' dies at 80

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Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” and the starring role in its spinoff, “Fernwood Tonight."

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Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen announces retirement effective Jan. 2025

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Bexar County Election Administrator Jacque Callanen announced her retirement on Friday, but she will oversee the contentious November presidential election before she leaves office.

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HemisFair is open 24 hours, but San Antonio is considering giving it a curfew

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HemisFair has been a staple for the San Antonio community since the 1960s when it was the site of the 1968 World’s Fair. For decades, it’s had 24-hour access, but soon, it may be subject to a nightly closing time like most parks overseen…

Friday, Jun 28

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Former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo indicted over Robb Elementary shooting response

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A grand jury also indicted former officer Adrian Gonzalez for his role in the failed response to the 2022 shooting.

Thursday, Jun 27

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Ken Paxton tried to shield allies from testifying. Now they may have no choice

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A new court decision shows a federal indictment is likely coming, and soon, an expert said.

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Biden and Trump set for first 2024 presidential debate tonight in Atlanta

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Texas State University was originally scheduled to host Texas’ first presidential debate on September 16, before President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump cut the Commission on Presidential Debates out of the process.