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Gunman kills 8 people at a North Texas outlet mall

The shooter was also killed by a police officer after he opened fire in Allen. Gov. Greg Abbott called the shooting “an unspeakable tragedy.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas gunman dead after bloody shopping mall rampage

Texas police say a gunman who rampaged through a Dallas mall, leaving an as yet unknown number of victims, is dead

The New Daily

Shooting at outlet mall in Dallas suburb leaves at least 9 dead, 7 injured

Police in Allen, Texas, said the gunman was among dead after he was killed by a nearby officer. Three of the wounded victims are in critical condition.

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Texas shooting - live: Nine dead including ‘monster’ shooter in massacre at Allen mall

Law enforcement called to Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon

The Independent UK

At least 8 people killed by gunman at Texas mall; shooter killed by police

A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded at least seven others at a busy mall north of Dallas on Saturday, police said.

Reuters

Gunman kills eight and wounds seven in mass shooting at Texas outlet mall

Police officer at mall in city of Allen heard gunshots and ‘neutralised’ shooter, say officials

The Independent UK

Texas fire: Flames soar into sky as huge blaze at chemical plant 'caused by explosion'

Initial reports said the fire erupted after an explosion at the Shell facility in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston, Texas. As a result, nine people were hospitalised

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Teen fatally shot at after-prom party in Texas

Isaac Zetino was shot dead after exchanging gunfire with a man at a high school party in Copperfield, Houston

The Independent UK

Texas House committee recommends expelling Rep. Bryan Slaton

The House General Investigating Committee found that Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The Texas Tribune previously reported on an allegation that he had sex with one of his staff, a woman under 21, and gave her alcohol.

The Texas Tribune

Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio mayors easily win reelection

The three big-city mayors faced little opposition in their reelection bids.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive causes lose big in San Antonio and El Paso charter elections

San Antonio voters rejected by wide margins an effort to decriminalize abortion and require police to issue citations rather than make arrests for some nonviolent offenses. In El Paso, an effort to wean the city from fossil fuels fared similarly poorly.

The Texas Tribune

Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 5 workers to hospital

Emergency responders were called to help around 3 p.m. on Friday at the Shell facility in Deer Park, a Houston suburb. A Deer Park official said that there was no shelter-in-place order.

WEKU

Chicago, state of Illinois get $8.5 million in federal migrant grants; requested up to $191 million

The city and state each got $4,301,387.13, as migrants stream into Illinois after crossing the Mexican border in Texas and bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oklahoma, Texas Receive Final Approvals to Join SEC in 2024

The regents of both schools have given their final approval for the seismic move.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delays

Truckers have reported waiting up to 24 hours to cross the border because of the inspections. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered similar inspections last year to stop smuggling, but troopers found no contraband after checking more than 4,000 vehicles.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House may revise anti-diversity legislation to allow some programs to maintain grants, federal funding

A new version of Senate Bill 17 expected to be considered by the House’s Higher Education Committee on Monday would still ban DEI offices and prohibit required diversity training, but it would open the door for university boards of regents to approve such programs in certain circumstances.

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Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, back-to-back defending champ K.H. Lee highlight field for the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler makes his return to the PGA Tour in Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears notebook: Roschon Johnson can’t wait to hit someone

The rookie running back from Texas thrives on physicality — which he can’t show off in non-padded practices. But his time will come. “Down the road when we get pads on, my playing style will definitely show,” he said.

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The Independent UK

Before Texas mass shooting, locals felt abandoned by police

The end of a manhunt in Texas for a gunman accused of killing five Honduran neighbors hasn't quieted anger in the rural community where the April 28 shooting took place

Ballotpedia

Texans to vote on right to farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management in November

The Texas State Legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment establishing a right to farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management on a person’s owned or leased property to the Nov. 2023 ballot. The amendment states that the right does not preclude the state legislature from passing laws to…

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Texas voters may decide two constitutional amendments regarding the relationship between parents, children, and educators come November.

The Independent UK

Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats again delay Texas House debate on banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids

Senate Bill 14 spurred protests that led to altercations with state police earlier this week. Bill supporters and opponents again showed up at the Capitol for an expected vote Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Urban Meyer Makes Stunning Pick for ‘Best Roster in College Football’

The Fox Sports analyst had a surprising pick for the best roster in college football next season.

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