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Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
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The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.
Texas agency finds Camp Mystic emergency plan insufficient
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The camp has 45 days to revise its plan as it aims to reopen for campers this summer. Other youth camps also had deficiencies to correct in their plans, according to the agency that must review them.
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules
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The conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Senate Bill 4, the 2023 law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee
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Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.
How Texans can purchase tax free emergency supplies
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From April 25–27, certain emergency supplies are tax-free if their total cost (including shipping and handling) stays below set limits.
Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked
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The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped.
Two years after a judge recommended her murder conviction be tossed, Melissa Lucio still waits for freedom
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A district judge provided two recommendations to the Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024, but the court’s process provides no details on when it will rule on the death row inmate’s innocence.
Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat
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Austin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.
After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash
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Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.
Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say
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In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.
Egyptian family of six who have spent 10 months in Dilley’s controversial detention center freed
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The family had been detained since June after the father was arrested and charged with attacking mostly Jewish protesters at a Colorado event.
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Women in agriculture take center stage at Amarillo's West Texas Ranch Rodeo
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It’s all about promoting women in Ag at this year’s West Texas Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo on Friday and Saturday.There are women from across the Lone Star State an
Doctors warn stopping GLP-1s often leads to weight regain; some may need long-term use
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GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic can help people lose weight, but experts say they are not a quick fix and lasting results depend on lifestyle changes. S
Multiple bed bug incidents reported on Clarendon CISD campuses since late March
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Clarendon CISD officials say multiple instances of bed bugs have been found on district campuses since late March, prompting increased cleaning, inspections and
Camp Mystic given 45 days to fix emergency plan after state cites key deficiencies
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AUSTIN, Texas – The Camp Mystic emergency plan submitted to the state does not meet compliance with the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act.This is a part of
Canyon man who confessed to running over girlfriend re-indicted
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The Canyon man who confessed to running over his girlfriend with his pickup truck was re-indicted.On Wednesday, a Randall County grand jury re-indictedUlise De
Tornado tears through Oklahoma: Dozens of homes destroyed, no lives lost
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Officials reported that at least 40 homes were damaged, with some completely leveled.
Watch: Incredible footage of tornado moving into Enid
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As cleanup continues across Garfield County, we're getting a look at the storms from FOX 25 viewers.On Thursday evening, at least one tornado touched down in th
Confirmed tornado strikes Enid as severe storms sweep across Oklahoma
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The American Red Cross is responding to Enid to provide disaster assistance for those impacted.

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Senior skip day gathering turns violent in San Marcos
KXAN Austin
A senior skip day gathering turned violent in San Marcos after multiple fights broke out.
High school culinary students compete for chance to land dish on Kerbey Lane menu
KXAN Austin
Austin ISD culinary students teamed up with Kerbey Lane Cafe for a cooking competition, with the winning dish from an Austin High student earning a spot on the menu.
Anthony Hill Jr. is the first Longhorn picked in 2026 NFL Draft
KXAN Austin
Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was the first Texas player taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, going to the Titans in the second round Friday in Pittsburgh.
Governor, Austin reach agreement over APD ICE policies
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Friday, city leaders said the city and Texas Governor Greg Abbott had come to an agreement to restore state grant funding.
What is Eeyore's Birthday Party? Looking at the history of one of Austin's oldest events
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Eeyore's Birthday Party is held on the last Saturday of April each year. Its website describes the celebration as "Austin’s funky version of a city-wide country picnic."
Lehman High teacher placed on leave over alleged inappropriate communication with student
KXAN Austin
Hays CISD placed a Lehman High School teacher on administrative leave after police notified the district of an investigation into possible inappropriate communication with a student.
Texas beach volleyball takes out UCLA again, wins automatic bid to NCAA tournament
KXAN Austin
The Texas beach volleyball team took out the country's top-ranked team twice on its way to a championship Friday at Spiker Beach in Huntington Beach, California.
Old Austin landfill could soon power thousands of homes
KXAN Austin
An old Austin landfill could soon help power thousands of homes. Austin City Council has approved Austin Energy to begin negotiations for a solar farm on the former Travis County dump, a project supporters say could boost reliability and cut emissions.
Texas notifies Camp Mystic owners of multiple deficiencies in its proposed emergency plan
KXAN Austin
The Texas Department of State Health Services sent an 11-page letter to the owners of Camp Mystic that notified them of multiple deficiencies in their proposed emergency plan.
Mystery remains: What happened to Athena's mate?
KXAN Austin
The biggest mystery over the past week surrounding Athena and the death of one of her owlets is "what happened to her mate?"
Very isolated severe storms possible through Sunday
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For most of us it's a hot and humid weekend without rain, but isolated thunderstorms remain possible both afternoons (10-20% chances). -- Nick Bannin
All of the Texas Longhorns selected in the 2026 NFL Draft
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are coming off a historic 2025 NFL Draft after a program record 12 players were selected. While the 2026 draft is not expected to produce that, several players who wore burnt orange are expected to become pros by Saturday evening. After having five first-round selections over the past two [...]

World News from Wall Street Journal

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

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