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Advocates ask court for chance to defend Texas Dream Act, in-state tuition for undocumented students
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Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.
Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, putting Rio Grande Valley farmworkers at risk
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RGV researchers have been struck by how many people had Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that has been linked to pesticides and other environmental toxins.
Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer
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Hill County, which appears to be the first Texas county to pass a moratorium, replaced it Thursday with a checklist of requirements for developers.
Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
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A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
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The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.
Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
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Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE
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Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled for surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February. Then ICE detained her, repeatedly denying her the procedures.
Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.
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Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
What to know about screwworm in Texas
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The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.
Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can’t afford it.
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More than 130 cities, most with fewer than 10,000 residents, were blocked from increasing their property tax revenue because they had broken the law.
First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas
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Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
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Amarillo - TX - News

GALLERY: Striking cloud sightings around Amarillo area
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Saturday evening brought some much needed moisture to the Texas Panhandle
Free spay, neuter surgeries offered for eligible Potter County pets in city limits
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Potter County residents who live within Amarillo city limits can now get free spay and neuter surgeries for qualifying pets through a new grant-funded program o
Person injured in 2nd shooting at Amarillo park in 4 days
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A shooting at Memorial Park (next to Amarillo College) left one person hospitalized on Friday night.Amarillo Police Department officials say officers were sent
Meitner Energy Center in Gray County aims for jobs growth; completion expected by 2028
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What was once open land in Gray County is quickly being transformed into Google’s Meitner Energy Center, a project local officials say will bring jobs, investme
Route 66 Centennial traffic spurs new Helium Heights outdoor market in Potter County
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Helium Heights in Potter County is capitalizing on Route 66 Centennial traffic coming through Amarillo for the next 11 days.“So, this weekend we’re hosting our
Gov. Abbott expands state disaster declaration on screwworm infestation in South Texas
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the New World screwworm’s arrival in Texas.The expanded order authorizes the
Man gets 55-years for killing estranged wife's coworker, jury rejects self-defense claims
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An Amarillo man was sentenced to 55-years in prison for a 2023 murder.Daniel Mireles Jr., 25, was convicted of killingOrlando Garces Jr., 27.Mireles shot and k
Sod Poodles raise $14K for Panhandle fire relief with Toy Story jersey auction
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The Amarillo Sod Poodles and The People’s Federal Credit Union are donating a combined $14,130.12 to the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund following fires that des

Austin - TX - KXAN

'Like coming home': Austin's Mexican American Cultural Center celebrates reopening after three years of renovations
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The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center celebrated its reopening on Saturday after nearly three years of renovations.
Recent and remembered: The defunct Texas theme parks that Lone Star State locals still love
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Texas is set to add to its entertainment landscape in 2026 with the opening of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco. However, many Texans have also seen the closure of multiple well-loved local attractions in the past few years, prompting them to reminisce about the bygone amusement parks of the state.
Spotty downpours Sunday, hot and humid weather ahead
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Spotty rain and storms on Sunday, but heat and humidity is on the way this week.
'Gem of the city'; Waterloo Greenway's The Confluence celebrates officially opening to the public
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Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Austin Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of the city's newest park.
State of Texas: Governor expands emergency declaration to fight screwworm threat
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Texas and federal officials are working together to quickly contain the New World screwworm after the flesh-eating parasite was detected in a calf in La Pryor, roughly 100 miles southwest of San Antonio. It marks the first confirmed case on the Texas side of the U.S. - Mexico border in roughly six decades.
'It was terrifying': Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch begins cleanup after flooding damages property
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Volunteers spent Saturday helping clean up and rebuild after floodwaters tore through Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch.
Art Bra Austin 2026 returns to raise funds for Breast Cancer Resource Center
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Art Bra Austin returns with survivor runway models and wearable art, raising funds for free support services for families affected by breast cancer.
Kyle woman gets 20 years on intoxication manslaughter, DWI charges following fatal crash
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A Kyle woman will serve 20 years in state prison in April related to a fatal February 2024 crash in Kyle.
Couple dies following house explosion in Gillespie County
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The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office on Friday said that the two people who were injured in a house explosion on May 27 have died.
Dashcam video shows high-speed chase tied to Austin shooting suspects
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New dashcam footage shows Manor police pursuing a suspect vehicle linked to a May shooting spree, weaving through traffic at high speeds along Highway 290.
Gov. Abbott updates emergency declaration to speed up sterile fly production
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Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the response to the flesh-eating New World screwworm (NWS) parasite that has made its way into Texas during an hour-and-a-half briefing with federal and state personnel on Friday morning, and has pledged any and all state resources to speed up sterile fly production to stop the parasite.
Round Rock historical marker honors 1920s drag performer, aerialist Barbette
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"He pleases those who see in him woman and those who perceive in him man, yet to others, their souls are moved by the supernatural sex of beauty.”

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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