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Widow fights for protection for postal carriers amid extreme heat

After her husband died due to the extreme heat on his mail route, Carla Gates is asking for new legislation to be passed.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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U.S. Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's petition to review claim for new trial

The Supreme Court denied Reed's petition for a writ of certiorari, upholding a lower court's 2021 decision to deny Reed a new trial.

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El Paso judge blocks AG Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Annunciation House shelters

In February, Paxton sued Annunciation House and accused the organization of harboring immigrants.

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The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites

The justices will review an appellate ruling that allowed the age verification to go into effect.

Friday, Jun 28

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender transition care for transgender minors

The ruling from the all-Republican court leaves in place a law that has been in effect since Sept. 1, 2023.

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UT Tyler poll shows Sen. Ted Cruz leading opponent Rep. Colin Allred by 4 points

Support for Cruz was at 43%, while 39% would support Allred in his bid to become Texas’ senator.

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Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12

State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo Thursday to school superintendents across the state.

Thursday, Jun 27

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Family of former Texas U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announces resolution to claims after her death

The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announced an agreement Thursday with a Dallas rehabilitation center over her death.

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Thursday’s presidential debate expected to have large Texas focus

Even though the debate isn’t in Texas, many of the topics have put the state in the national headlines.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conference

A resolution issued Tuesday says Hidalgo acknowledged she used public resources and agreed to pay a $500 fine.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick renews vow to require Ten Commandments in Texas public schools

Religious experts say that ideology isn’t representative of Texas’ diverse religious makeup or of Christian beliefs.

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty

Assange is expected to plead guilty to a charge of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified national defense information.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Democratic lawmakers urge DOE to expand electric transmission infrastructure program to Texas

The DOE’s list of potential areas to designate as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) currently does not include Texas.

Monday, Jun 24

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Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

There was also an increase in the deaths caused by birth defects.

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Bankruptcy trustee discloses plan to shut down Alex Jones' Infowars and liquidate assets

Murray intends to liquidate Infowars' parent company to help pay the $1.5 billion in lawsuit judgments Jones owes.

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Texas lawmakers speak out on 2nd anniversary of overturning of Roe v. Wade

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Houston, said "the health care crisis in Texas and around the country has only gotten worse."

Saturday, Jun 22

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Social security faces a funding shortfall if Congress doesn't act

More than 70 million Americans collect social security. Texan concerned about benefits surviving for the next generation.

Friday, Jun 21

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Texas medical panel issues new guidelines for doctors but no specific exceptions for abortion ban

The board modified some of the most controversial reporting requirements for doctors

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Texas Medical Board set to discuss possible clarifications to state abortion law

Reproductive rights advocates say if nothing is done, more women could be permanently affected.

Thursday, Jun 20

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UT/Texas Politics Project poll shows conviction had little effect on Trump in Lone Star State

The poll shows Trump with a 7-point lead over President Joe Biden.

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Texas maternal mortality committee addresses concerns following appointment of anti-abortion doctor

The committee chair says they welcome different points of view, adding that the group doesn’t partake in political discourse.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Record number of women nominated for Texas House seats

There are more than 100 women on the November ballot hoping to represent their district in the Texas House next year.

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North Texas teen victim of deepfakes joins push in Congress to stop spread of AI-generated explicit content

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery and require social media platforms to do more.

Sen. John Cornyn weighs in on Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill, mifepristone ruling

The Supreme Court’s decision to preserve access to mifepristone was issued the same day former President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans.

Tuesday, Jun 18

New report shows more Texans traveling out of state to get an abortion

Anti-abortion advocates are trying to implement what they call abortion trafficking bans. Legal experts say it’s not a sound argument.

Monday, Jun 17

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Fort Bend County commissioner candidate accused of faking racist social media attacks against himself

Patel was arrested last week on a third degree felony charge of online impersonation and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity

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U.S. diplomat warns of great consequences for migrants at border who don't choose legal pathways

Civil rights groups have been quick to react to the policy changes.

Friday, Jun 14

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Mexican shelters see crowding as Biden's asylum ban takes hold

The impact appears uneven more than a week after the temporary suspension took effect.

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The Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone isn't the last word on the abortion pill

The justices denied the challenge for technical reasons, and didn't address the merits of Food and Drug Administration drug approvals.