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On the issues: Q&A with the Democrats running for Texas attorney general

Republicans have turned the office into a conservative legal juggernaut, but three Democrats are competing for the chance to take it back. To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.

The Texas Tribune

Navigating the Complexities of Immigration Law in the Lone Star State

This article outlines the key complexities and underscores the importance of localized legal expertise in achieving a successful outcome in the Lone Star State.

Medical Daily

Texas puts a hex on H-1B visas after fraud charges

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has halted new H-1B visa applications for state agencies and public universities until May 2027, citing program abuse and the replacement of American workers. This move, influenced by MAGA sentiment and a conservative campaign, targets institutions relying on foreign talent, particularly from India, in fields like…

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Texas man becomes the first person executed in the US this year

In his final words, Charles Victor Thompson asked the families of his victims to find it in their hearts to forgive him

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Mom describes heartbreaking moment she tried rescuing her three sons who died after falling through icy Texas lake: ‘I just couldn’t save them’

‘He was the sweetest soul I ever met, she said of one of her sons

The Independent UK

Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear

A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it

The Independent UK

AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans

In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.

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TribCast: Will Venezuela impact Texas’ oil industry?

TribCast dives into the potentially Texas-sized repercussions of President Trump's plan to get U.S. companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Monthly’s taco editor says he is ‘shaken and angry’ after being stopped multiple times by ICE and local cops in one day

José Ralat, known for writing about tacos, says immigration agents in West Texas stopped him and his travel companion as they were sightseeing for his magazine

The Independent UK

US federal judge blocks deportation of five-year-old boy and his father

Texas judge says Liam Ramos and his father cannot be removed as litigation challenging their detention proceeds

The Guardian - US

Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed

Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions until next year

The Independent UK

Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

East Texas experienced some of the worst freezing rain. Dense forests and icy roads are making it more difficult to restore electricity.

The Texas Tribune

3 young brothers in Texas die after falling through icy pond during winter storm

Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation

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'Catch the first flight to New Delhi': Indian-origin Republican leader trolled after Texas freezes H-1B

Texas GOP chairman, Indian-origin Abraham George was asked to catch the first flight to New Delhi by a social media troll after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions in state agencies and public universities. This makes Texas the second state, after Florida, to crack…

The Times of India

Texas freezes H-1B hiring: Governor Greg Abbott directs all state agencies and universities to halt visa petitions

Texas governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa hiring.

The Guardian - US

Texas sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines

Suit against Debra Lynch is latest from Texas’s Republican attorney general amid ongoing attacks on abortion pills

Latin Times

Ted Cruz Calls On Trump Admin To 'Ratchet Things Down' As Republicans Join Backlash Over Killing Of Alex Pretti

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz joined the Republicans criticizing the Trump administration over the killing of Alex Pretti and its aftermath, saying that "everyone" should "ratchet things down."

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The Mary Sue

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

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Texas governor demands full list of H-1B employees working in schools and universities: 'We want to make sure...'

Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered all public K-12 (Kindergarten through the 12th grade) schools and universities to provide a complete list of employees working on H-1B visas, saying there is “no reason” for foreign workers to be employed in public schools.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For ICE To Change Course After Killing Of Alex Pretti: 'Need To Recalibrate'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for ICE to change course as criticism to the agency mounts following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last Saturday.

The Conversation

How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests

For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the longleaf pine. The forest once stretched across 92 million acres from Virginia to Texas, but about 5% of that original forest remains. It was one of North America’s richest…

Texas Observer

In Texas Cities, Let a Hundred Mamdanis Bloom

Our state has long-term lessons to learn from the New York socialist’s rise.

The Guardian - US

At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination

Tech chiefs waxed poetic about AI to delegates at Davos. Plus, the ‘human’ drama of AI startups and why Tesla is thriving in Texas

The Texas Tribune

Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

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