Fact-checking Texas Republicans’ attacks on Harris County voting procedures
The Texas Senate passed new voting legislation on April 1. As the bill goes through the state House, corporations like Dell Technologies and American…
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Texans have until next week to renew expired vehicle registrations or driver licenses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Covid-related waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses and identification cards, as well as vehicle title and…
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Central Texas mass shooting: 1 dead, 4 critical, suspect in custody
BRYAN, Texas — There were six people shot and one killed Thursday afternoon at a cabinet making business in Bryan, just outside of College Station,…
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Escobar says Abbott’s migrant abuse claims need investigation, but adds he has ‘zero credibility’
EL PASO, Texas — Allegations that migrant children being cared for at a Texas shelter may have been sexually abused need to be investigated,…
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Gov. Abbott alleges some migrant children at Texas facility were sexually abused
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, citing what he called “anonymous” complaints made Wednesday to two state agencies, claimed some migrant…
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STAAR testing suspended for Texas students after tech glitch
EL PASO, Texas — Texas education officials advised school districts to suspend the first day of STAAR testing after thousands of students showed up…
Continue Reading Border Patrol says families are ‘self-separating’ in Mexico after being expelled from the U.S.
EDINBURG, Texas — Migrant families are “self-separating” in Mexico, sending children alone to cross into the United States after…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gives fiery defense of Texas voting security bill amid criticism
AUSTIN, Texas — With a bipartisan battle at play in Texas over the future of elections, ABC affiliate KTRK reports that the state’s No. 2…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott bans Texas agencies, state-funded groups from requiring ‘vaccine passports’
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday banned state agencies, political subdivisions or organizations receiving public funds from creating…
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Baylor claims 2nd national college hoops title in Texas history
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Baylor is on top of the college basketball world, winning its first national championship while denying perfection for…
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NFL player Jeff Gladney turns himself in to authorities at Dallas jail on assault allegation
DALLAS, Texas — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney turned himself in to authorities at the Dallas County Jail Monday on an assault…
Continue Reading Texas Rangers sell over 38,000 tickets to home opener, marking 1st full-capacity sporting event in a year
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers welcomed a crowd of at least 38,000 fans to Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the team’s home…
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Despite federal moratorium, more Texas renters face eviction as state protection lapses
EL PASO, Texas — Texans behind on their rent are at increasing risk of losing their homes despite a federal moratorium on evictions, according to…
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TxDOT signs rooting for Baylor in NCAA tourney – some El Paso motorists not thrilled
EL PASO, Texas — The men’s basketball NCAA championship takes place Monday night. So who are you rooting for? If you’re going against the Texas team…
Continue Reading Gov. Greg Abbott declines to throw Texas Rangers 1st pitch, citing MLB’s stance against Georgia voting law
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he will not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers home opener…
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2-hour police chase of stolen Dallas ambulance ends in arrest
DALLAS, Texas — The driver of a stolen ambulance was taken into custody on Monday afternoon after a two-hour police chase that stretched along…
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Gonzaga faces Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game with a perfect season on the line
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The two best teams in men’s college basketball all season long will meet in the national championship game Monday…
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Undefeated Gonzaga beats UCLA on last-second shot, advances to NCAA Tournament final against Baylor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages. Jalen Suggs banked in a shot from…
Continue Reading Baylor dominates Houston to advance to NCAA hoops title game
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Baylor has cruised into the NCAA championship game and will wait to see if No. 1 Gonzaga can provide the much-anticipated…
Continue Reading A mom just reunited with her 10-year-old daughter in Texas after 6 years apart – and their journey isn’t over
A 10-year-old girl bolted down the escalator of a Texas airport and into the arms of a mother who hadn’t held her for six years. Both of them…
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Republican congresswomen revoke endorsements of Texas GOP candidate after ‘hurtful and untrue’ comments about Chinese immigrants
Two Republican congresswomen are revoking their endorsements of Texas GOP congressional candidate Sery Kim after she said that she didn’t want…
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Beto O’Rourke says he has ‘no plans’ to run against Texas Gov. Abbott, but later clarifies he might in future
DALLAS, Texas — Former Democratic El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Friday that he doesn’t currently intend to run against incumbent Republican…
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Whatabonus! Texas-based Whataburger thanks employees with $90 million in bonuses
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Whataburger is thanking its more than 45,000 employees with $90 million in bonuses, ABC affiliate KSAT reports. The…
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Texas 2-step: Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Somebody will be doing a joyful Texas two-step after Baylor and Houston meet Saturday night in the Final Four. It could be…
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UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry rumored as candidate for Texas assistant job
EL PASO, Texas — Could Rodney Terry leave a head coaching job for an assistant role? Sources have told ABC-7’s Nate Ryan that the UTEP head men’s…
Continue Reading 7 detention officers fired, 1 resigns, after an in-custody death in a Texas jail
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Seven detention officers in Texas have been fired, and an eighth has resigned, following the death in custody of Marvin…
Continue Reading Some Texas & Borderland students may skip STAAR tests this year
EL PASO, Texas — Parents, in the Borderland and across Texas, of elementary and middle schoolers in virtual learning who don’t want their children…
Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott says Biden border approach created ‘open season’ for human traffickers
WESLACO, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking in Weslaco on Thursday, said, “The Biden Administration’s open border policies have created an…
Continue Reading Meet Rusty: He has spent half of his dog life in a Texas animal shelter
WACO, Texas — A dog in Waco has done a lot of living in his two short years on Earth. The latest twist? An adoption that lasted less than 24…
Continue Reading How will New Mexico’s marijuana legalization impact Texas? Border community police chief concerned
ANTHONY, Texas — It may be April Fools Day, but legalizing marijuana in the neighboring state of New Mexico is no joke. In a special session on…
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