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Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
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Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.
Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land on religious site near El Paso for border barrier
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The lawsuit argues that 14 acres on Mount Cristo Rey, which features a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus, are needed for barriers and other technology to secure the border.
$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans
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The contract comes just a week after Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said the agency would not build a wall in Big Bend National Park.
Texas town may offer a preview of Trump administration plan to force noncitizens from public housing
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Half of the residents moved out after the Port Isabel Housing Authority mistakenly said everyone must have legal status under a new HUD policy. The policy hasn’t yet been adopted.
Texas Supreme Court rejects Abbott’s request to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu from office over redistricting protest
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More than 50 Democrats, including Wu — the House Democratic leader — left the state last August to shut down the Legislature and stall passage of the GOP’s map.
Texas Children’s Hospital must create country’s first “detransition clinic” under legal settlement with state
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Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Friday that Texas Children’s must also pay $10 million to the state because it illegally provided transgender care to kids.
Here are the megadonors and dark money groups bankrolling John Cornyn and Ken Paxton’s Senate primary
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The incumbent senator has dominated financially, thanks to an array of megadonors and dark money groups. The Tribune assembled a guide to the money behind the most expensive Senate primary ever.
Texas executes 600th inmate since death penalty was reinstated in 1976
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Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.
Federal judge halts parts of Texas immigration law the day before it was set to take effect
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A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against critical sections of Senate Bill 4, but a provision allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry did activate.
Texas can execute death row inmate Edward Busby, U.S. Supreme Court says
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Busby’s execution, set for Thursday evening, had been halted by a federal appeals court less than a week ago.
AG Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff enter formal partnership with ICE
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Sheriff Marian Brown said her office, which already cooperates with federal immigration authorities, has until Dec. 1 to act.
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7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed
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Here are the top local and regional stories from May 10-16:
Wildfire prompts road closure in Oldham County on US 385 to Potter County line
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Oldham County officials have advised that FM 1061 from US 385 to the Potter County line will be closed due to the Blue Diamond Fire.
GALLERY: Wildfires in Texas Panhandle region May 14-17
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GALLERY: Wildfires in Texas Panhandle region May 14-17
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Extremely critical fire weather Sunday & Monday
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Sunday will mark the return of extremely critical fire weather as near record wamth, single-digit humidty and winds gusting to 45 mph, come together to fuel rap
Federal judge halts parts of Texas immigration law day before it was set to take effect
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Federal judge halts parts of Texas immigration law day before it was set to take effect
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
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Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land on religious site near border
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Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land on religious site near El Paso for border barrierby Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneMay 15, 2026EL PA
Weekend wildfires: Updates on ongoing wildfires
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Drought conditions coupled with wind gusts and dry lighting storms, left the Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico and the Oklahoma Panhandle reeling with dozens

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LIVE BLOG: All suspects in connection with south Austin shootings are in custody
KXAN Austin
Austin police issued an emergency shelter-in-place alert for residents within a defined area in South Austin due to an ongoing law enforcement incident, authorities said.
The dirty truth about 'phone-acne': Why your screen could be the problem
KXAN Austin
It’s not just about skincare… your screen could be part of the problem.
Pflugerville man gets 25-year sentence for family violence, meth charges
KXAN Austin
A man was sentenced Wednesday after being found guilty of assault - family violence and possession of methamphetamine related to a Feb. 2025 incident.
Two suspects connected with multiple, 'random' shootings in custody, Austin Police say
KXAN Austin
Austin Police on Sunday asked for help finding a suspect connected with multiple shootings that happened on Saturday.
Rain chances heading up as the week goes on
KXAN Austin
Someone must have been asking for showers because rain chances are heading up each day as the week goes on with possible severe weather on Tuesday.
KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the May 2026 primary runoff elections
KXAN Austin
Millions of Texas voters cast their ballots in the state's primary elections back in March, but some races are still not decided. A handful of statewide and local races advanced to runoffs after no candidate won an outright majority.
Remains of missing 6-year-old Texas boy found after 3 years
KXAN Austin
Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez was last seen in October 2022.
Liberty Hill HS rocketry team competes in national competition
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Liberty Hill HS Rocket team competing in national competition
State of Texas: The race for Attorney General
KXAN Austin
Early voting starts Monday for primary runoff elections in Texas. While the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is drawing national attention, another high-profile statewide contest is also shaping the future of Texas politics: the race for attorney general.
Austin ISD pushes budget update back to explore 'every possible option'
KXAN Austin
In a letter to the Austin Independent School District community Friday evening, Superintendent Matias Segura said that the budget update will be given next week to give the district more time to explore "every possible option."
3 arrested after Austin Police disperse crowd at The Domain Swatch store
KXAN Austin
The Austin Police Department arrested three people for criminal trespassing Saturday morning after police asked crowds to disperse at a Swatch store located in The Domain.
Austin leaders debate future of I-35 Cap & Stitch projects as new proposal cuts back spending
KXAN Austin
The future of long-planned Cap and Stitch projects over Interstate 35 is once again under discussion in Austin, after a new proposal from Mayor Kirk Watson suggested reducing how much money the city spends on the projects.

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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