Uvalde mayor accuses state of leaking records to make local police look bad
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin on Tuesday accused state authorities of selectively releasing information about last month’s school shooting to…
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Texas boy, 5, dies after being left in hot car for hours
HOUSTON A 5-year-old boy has died after being left in a vehicle in the Houston area as his mother prepared for a birthday party and as temperatures…
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El Paso man killed in northeast hit-and-run crash
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Police Special Traffic Investigators say Cecil Blesh O’Neal III, 48, was hit and killed by a car on Saturday, June 18, just…
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“If there’s kids in there, we need to go in”: Officers in Uvalde were ready with guns, shields and tools — but not clear orders
The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.…
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First image from inside Robb Elementary sheds new light about law enforcement response
UVALDE, Texas — A new photo from inside Robb Elementary shows multiple officers inside Robb Elementary with rifles and at least one ballistic shield…
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Texas Senate Democrats call again for a special session on gun safety in response to Uvalde shooting
Watch the news conference here. With Texas schools restarting classes in less than two months, Texas Senate Democrats renewed calls Monday for Gov.…
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WATCH – Texas Senate Democratic Caucus ask Governor to call for special session to address school safety, mass shootings
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus is asking Governor Greg Abbott to call for a special legislative session to address school safety…
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Texas GOP adopts resolution rejecting 2020 election results
By Chandelis Duster, CNN The Republican Party of Texas over the weekend adopted a resolution at its state convention that rejects President Joe Biden…
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Ivan Melendez and his stud season come to an end after the longhorns fall 10-2 to the aggies in the CWS
EL PASO, Texas — Texas A&M sends Ivan Melendez and his longhorns packing from the college world series with a 10-2 win. While the season might…
Continue Reading Police investigate body discovery in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Police officials say a body was discovered at The Chimney’s apartment complex just before noon. It happened at the 200 N. Festival…
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El Paso fire water crews respond to a body found in a canal
UPDATE — Fire officials say they recovered a female body approximately in her 20’s from the water and have turned the scene over to law enforcement…
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For the first time, a sea turtle has laid its eggs on this Texas beach
By Zoe Sottile, CNN For the first time, the world’s rarest species of sea turtle has laid eggs on Magnolia Beach in Texas, experts say. On…
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How marriage rates have changed in Texas
Giggster compiled data on marriage rates in Texas using data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Bodies of two migrants found on I-10; officials say they were pushed out of car after dying
EL PASO, Texas — The bodies of a Guatemalan national and a Mexican national were found dumped on the eastbound on-ramp of I-10 east of Van Horn,…
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Texas using data from…
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Dallas, Houston among 16 host cities selected for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Two cities from Texas have been selected among the group of cities that will be hosting games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will take place in…
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El Paso sees gains in 2022 high school math STAAR scores
El Paso area high school students performed far better on this year’s state standardized math exam than last year, an encouraging sign for…
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the…
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Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Texas using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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El Paso man arrested for impersonating TABC agent
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) arrested a man after he was caught impersonating a TABC agent. 27-year-old…
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The Monsoon is here; what that means for the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather…
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Fugitive wanted in connection to March homicide in New Mexico captured in Texas
ANTHONY, Texas — A man wanted for murder in Anthony, Mexico, was caught in Texas, after nearly three months on the run, according to officials.…
Continue Reading Lead GOP negotiator on gun safety expresses concern over lingering issues as lawmakers race to finalize deal
By Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN Senate negotiators are scrambling to hammer out legislative text for a long-sought bipartisan gun deal,…
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Reaction to Tigua tribe winning decades-long gambling fight with Texas
EL PASO, Texas — The Tigua tribe scored a major victory against Texas over the legality of gambling. The Tigua can legally operate bingo-based games…
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More than 165,000 people in Odessa still without water after aging line breaks
More than 165,000 residents in Odessa have gone nearly 24 hours without water as a major water line break occurred in the West Texas town — and may…
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Texas is the #8 state with the most dinosaur fossils
Stacker investigated the number of dinosaur fossils found in Texas using data from the Paleobiology…
Continue Reading Wind and solar power are ‘bailing out’ Texas amid record heat and energy demand
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Texans are cranking on the air conditioning this week amid an unusually early heat wave, setting new records for electricity…
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7-year-old boy dies after gunshots fired into Texas home
CLOVERLEAF, Texas (AP) — A 7-year-old boy died after he was struck by gunfire that was shot into his Texas home as he slept in bed, police said.…
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Fort Bliss soldier left seriously injured after hit and run
EL PASO, Texas – Police officials say a 20-year-old female Fort Bliss soldier was seriously injured after a hit and run crash. It happened at around…
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El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue crews recover body from canal
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue crews responded to a U.S. Border Patrol report of a body in the water at the Border HWY and…
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