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Judge issues ruling that protects a migrant shelter that Texas sought to close

A Texas judge has ruled against the state attorney general in his effort to shut down a migrant shelter in El Paso that he claimed encourages illegal migration

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Supreme Court to decide cases over online porn access, vapes - Roll Call

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will decide disputes over online access to pornography in Texas and FDA approval of vapes.

Roll Call

Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit

The New Orleans-based court, which hears Texas cases, is pushing the federal judiciary to the right, even when it gets overturned by a higher court.

The Texas Tribune

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US Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Republican-backed social media laws

Top court declines to rule on Texas and Florida laws, but defends social media platforms’ right to moderate content.

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Texas Gas Prices Drop: Today Vs. Yesterday

In Texas, as of 1 July 2024, gas prices have seen a notable decrease, now resting at .86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a welcome d...

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The Supreme Court's Reasoning Prohibits the Deplatforming Limits that the Parties Care About

As the Moody v. NetChoice majority noted, the parties focused on Facebook's and YouTube's main feeds. The majority similarly focused on those main feeds in its extensive discussion of First Amendment principles, and, as co-blogger Ilya notes, it left little doubt about the unconstitutionality of the Texas and Florida statutes…

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Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030

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Greg Sankey immediately got asked if the SEC was going to penalize ‘Horns Down’ celebrations against Texas

Asking the important questions.

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Amid stolen valor accusations, ex-commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls' second Bronze Star

Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.

The Texas Tribune

Former school superintendent, 81, dead after being run over by a car backing out of McDonald’s parking spot

George Stepp, 81, was at the McDonald’s in Lewisville, Texas, when accident took place

The Independent UK

When May Law Require Social Media Platforms to Disclose Basis for Moderation Decisions?

From the majority in Moody v. Netchoice, LLC: The laws, from Florida and Texas, restrict the ability of social-media platforms to control whether and how third-party posts are presented to other users … [including by] requir[ing] a platform to provide an individualized explanation to a user if it removes or…

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Supreme Court Remands Texas and Florida Social Media Cases—But Strongly Suggests the States' Laws Violate the First Amendment

The majority opinion makes clear that social media content moderation is an activity protected by the First Amendment. That likely dooms large parts of the state laws restricting content moderation.

Reason

Texas sets execution date for East Texas man accused in shaken baby case

Lawyers for Robert Robertson say the science used to sentence him to death is questionable and that prior health issues could explain the death of his 2-year-old daughter in 2003.

The Texas Tribune

S. Ct. Recognizes Platforms' Right to Choose What Appears in "Curated Feeds," Doesn't Resolve Other Content Moderation Questions

In today's Moody v. Netchoice, LLC, the Supreme Court sent back to lower courts the cases considering whether (and when) the Florida and Texas limits on social media content moderation are constitutional. The decision was complicated and limited, so here's a general summary. [1.] Remember that the lawyer's true superpower…

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Social Media Moderation Is Speech, Says Supreme Court

The Court is remanding these two cases for more analysis—but it made its views on some key issues clear.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ social media law remains blocked after U.S. Supreme Court sends it back to lower court

The tech industry saw the measured ruling as a win. Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue defending the law.

The Texas Tribune

“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025

Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

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Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our July/August Issue

A note from the interim editor-in-chief

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Supreme Court defers on state online content moderation laws - Roll Call

The Supreme Court sent back to lower courts Monday two challenges to Florida and Texas laws regulating social media platforms.

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The force behind Project 2025: Kevin Roberts has the roadmap for a second Trump term

The ‘cowboy Catholic’ head of the Heritage Foundation is on a mission to align the right behind Trumpism, and has a plan in place to overturn the American government as it exists if Trump returns to power

The Texas Tribune

Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

The Texas Tribune

Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells

The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.

Latin Times

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

As the U.S. economy relied more heavily on migrant labor, this report shows which states and occupations may see the highest migrant demand in the years to come

The Times of India

Shuttler Malvika Bansod settles for bronze at US Open Super 300 tournament

NAGPUR: Star city shuttler Malvika Bansod bowed out of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament with her head held high after winning a bronze medal at Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday.

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Texas Gas Prices Drop To .88 Per Gallon

In Texas, as of 30 June 2024, gas prices have seen a notable decrease, now resting at .88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a welcome ...

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