Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton of articles of impeachment
Update: The Texas Senate voted Saturday morning on 20 articles of impeachment. They acquitted Ken Paxton of all of the charges against him. Paxton is…
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‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage
By Karen Brooks Harper and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2023 “‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn…
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“I did everything at his supervision”: Outside lawyer says Ken Paxton approved every step of Nate Paul investigation
Brandon Cammack was celebrating his birthday with friends on Aug. 22, 2020 when he missed a call from an unknown number. He would shortly learn that…
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Trial begins over Texas’ sweeping 2021 elections law
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Biden Administration reportedly considering forcing migrants to stay in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a new report by the Los Angeles Times, the Biden Administration is considering keeping migrant families who…
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Texas DPS cancels all appointments at driver license offices Friday
Update: Appointments are now canceled through 2 p.m. Friday. Update: The appointment cancelations have been extended through the entire day Thursday,…
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Texas just recorded its second hottest summer on record
By Erin Douglas and Yuriko Schumacher, The Texas Tribune Sept. 7, 2023 “Texas just recorded its second hottest summer on record” was first published…
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Watch Live: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Originally Published: 04 SEP 23 12:32 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 09:50 ET By Eric Bradner and Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The impeachment trial…
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Texas drunk drivers will now have to pay child support if they kill a parent, guardian
(CNN) — A new law in Texas requires convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian, according…
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Best counties to raise a family in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire to in Texas using 2025 data from…
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Counties with the most tornadoes in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties which experience the most tornadoes in Texas using data from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental…
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A judge has blocked, for now, a Texas law drag show performers fear will shut them down
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a new Texas law that drag show artists fear will…
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774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that will affect you.
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 31, 2023 “774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you.” was first…
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New school safety law takes effect on campuses across Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — House Bill 3 goes into effect Sept. 1, 2023, tightening school measures throughout school campuses in Texas. The bill hopes…
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Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2023 “Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules” was first…
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El Pasoans concerned about trans mental health as Texas preps for gender-care ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On September 1, a new law is supposed to take effect in the state of Texas. Senate Bill 14 would legally end…
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Drought conditions in Hudspeth County force ranchers to sell cattle
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — Ranchers in Hudspeth County say that while the Borderland has seen small relief from recent rains, this year’s lack…
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‘Hannah Montana’ actor Mitchel Musso arrested for alleged public intoxication and theft in Texas
Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 13:37 ET By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “Hannah Montana” actor Mitchel Musso was arrested in Texas on…
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Drought reveals WWI shipwreck at the bottom of Texas river
(CNN) — A hidden shipwreck from world war one has been revealed at the bottom of a Texas river thanks to low rainfall and a summer heat wave. The…
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Guatemalan migrant released into U.S. by El Paso border officials charged with 11-year-old girl’s murder
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) — A new mugshot shows an 18-year-old charged with the murder of an 11-year-old girl whose body was found by her father, under…
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Officials return 100+ stolen Mexican artifacts recovered in Ft. Stockton
ALPINE, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations recovered 100 pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts stolen from a collection in Mexico.…
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California, Texas lead the nation for most disaster-prone states. Here's how the top 10 states compare.
To identify the most disaster-prone states in the country, MoneyGeek analyzed 20 years of disaster declarations data from the Federal Emergency…
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Why Texans with electric vehicles now have to pay the state an extra $200
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you own an electric vehicle in Texas, you’re going to have to spend an additional $200 per year to register the car,…
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A new Texas law is enforcing DUI regulations
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A new law is coming into effect on September 1st. Individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter will now be required to…
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Texas is repositioning floating barriers near the southern border, court documents state
EL PASO, Texas, (KVIA) — Court documents filed by the Justice Department claim Texas is repositioning a controversial floating barrier close to the…
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Motorcyclists raise concerns over the growing number of serious crashes in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso motorcyclists are raising concerns about the increase in deaths involving motorcycles on Texas roads. This comes…
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TxDOT, Gov. Abbott announce $142 billion for Texas roads
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s Department of Transportation announced a record $142 billion in total investment…
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El Paso and other Texas cities are getting ready for Abbott’s ‘Death Star Law’
by Christian Betancourt, El Paso MattersAugust 14, 2023 In 2015, El Paso became the second city in the country to safeguard its workers by passing a…
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Report warns about the dangers of social media to student mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As students head back to class, a number of teaching and government organizations are expressing concern over how social…
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Texas Sues Shell Over Massive Fire at Houston Chemical Plant
DEER PARK, Texas (KVIA) — Texas has filed a civil lawsuit against oil giant Shell and the owner of a petrochemical and refinery complex near…
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