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Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring

The lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.

The Texas Tribune

Houston’s Dana Holgorsen Unloads on Texas, Texas A&M: ‘Screw Them’

The Cougars coach believes the state’s flagship programs are the reason why Houston was not in the Big 12 from its inception.

Sports Illustrated

Texas judge blocks bill that would allow state to override local water breaks rules

Republicans’ ‘Death Star’ law would have hurt many local labor laws, including paid sick leave and mandated water breaks

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Texas family of four found dead in apparent murder-suicide weeks after daughter drowned

Police discovered the bodies after conducting a welfare check at the house

The Independent UK

Rare sea turtle swept across Atlantic to Welsh beach flies home to Texas

Tally, a Kemp’s ridley, traversed the ocean in the Gulf Stream and was nursed back to health in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional

A state law backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and business lobbying groups to stop cities and counties from passing progressive policies is scheduled to take effect Friday. A Travis County judge declared it unconstitutional.

The Texas Tribune

Midnight runners: the athletes up late to beat the scorching heat

In Texas, runners are taking the streets in the dark, football teams are practicing at 7am and racehorses are working nights

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For Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is a legacy-defining test

In the lead up to Tuesday’s trial, Patrick has been under tremendous scrutiny and pressure as Paxton allies and opponents search for signs of which way he may be leaning

The Texas Tribune

Their water is undrinkable. So these West Texas residents have taken matters into their own hands.

The water in these four unincorporated communities near Lubbock has been undrinkable for years, residents say. They hope to win $3 million in state grants to improve their systems.

The Texas Tribune

New Texas law increases hospital notice before removing patients from life support

Medical professionals now must tell families 25 days in advance before ending care. Some groups wish the state gave families even more power when they disagree with a doctor’s prognosis.

The Texas Tribune

The U.S. government hoped companies would want to build wind farms off the Texas coast. No one did.

Offshore wind advocates blame Texas’ antagonistic political climate for the lack of offers. A lease off the coast of Louisiana received two bids.

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz called out for pushing fake explanation for Mexico border photo

Texas Republican senator is known for being fooled by fake news

The Independent UK

Texas eighth graders will soon be required to learn about climate change. But not without a showdown over textbooks.

Texas is one of the few states that don’t already require eighth graders to be taught about climate change. That’ll change next fall.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leads the country in keeping its native-born residents home

A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas researchers say that economic growth, low taxes and big cities all can keep residents in their home states.

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Ballotpedia

Two new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week.

The Texas Tribune

Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies in Texas seen as a “completely preventable” health crisis

Despite a vast array of health resources, Black infants in Harris County are about twice as likely to die before their first birthday as those from other racial groups.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t be like Texas’ ‘Murph’

A Texan complains about immigrants doing what his whole county does.

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott’s floating border barrier did virtually nothing to slow immigration, data shows

Barriers are facing state and federal lawsuits

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The Guardian - US

‘Telling truths about this moment’: climate change author Jeff Goodell curates vital exhibition

The acclaimed writer takes on a new challenge with his first art show, bringing together work and writing that tells a long history of environmental change

Kiplinger

Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Here are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study from Smart Asset. Texas nabs 5 spots.

Reason

Rick Perry: The Conservative Case for Psychedelic Medicine

The former Texas governor on helping veterans with PTSD, increasing legal immigration, and the illegal drug he'd most like to try

Reason

But Is It Art?

What counts as an "artistic work" for purposes of special protection under the Texas anti-SLAPP statute?

The Conversation

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Opening 2023 USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings

The opening Super 25 of the 2023 season.

The Texas Tribune

“Operation Deep Sea”: How Nate Paul pulled the strings in the attorney general’s office to investigate his enemies

Paul personally chose targets and drafted language for subpoenas issued by Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer hired by Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton hired Cammack to investigate his friend’s complaints after his own deputies advised him against it.

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