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Texas legislative leaders — Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan — jab each other’s priorities in dueling speeches

During dueling speeches to a conservative think tank in Austin, state House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who have a history of animus, split over property tax relief, criminal justice reform and school choice.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party

The censure resolution cites Gonzales’ rejection of a border security proposal by fellow Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, and his support of a bill for same-sex marriage protections and a bipartisan gun safety law.

The Texas Tribune

Texas senators, facing criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land

The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.

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Ted Cruz tries to block new FAA chief despite concerns about agency’s performance

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

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Ted Cruz continues to take aim at AG Merrick Garland at CPAC

At the conservative political convention, the Texas senator also criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the Ohio train derailment and Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House’s property tax bill calls for $17 billion in cuts, tighter appraisal cap

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s proposal reveals the different roads the Texas House and Senate want to take on property taxes — and the fight that might emerge between the two chambers this session.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leads the country in new corporate projects for 11th year

Texas in 2022 topped the rest of the country for new corporate facilities – the 11th year in a row the Lone Star State had headed the annual list.

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Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown inspired by Shaquille Leonard

Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown sees a lot of himself in Colts star Shaquille Leonard.

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Walmart expanding health clinics to more states including Texas

Walmart is pushing ahead with its in-store health clinics and said Thursday it plans to open 28 more including 18 in Texas’ two largest metro areas.

Tribune News Service

Flights into, out of Texas canceled with storms approaching

A storm system that dumped heavy snow in parts of California has moved eastward and is threatening severe weather across the southern Plains

The Independent UK

Report: Tashard Choice turned down Rams’ RBs coaching job

Texas RBs coach Tashard Choice drew interest from the Rams but he turned them down this offseason

USA Today Sports Media Group

3 Texas schools in the lead for 4-star Longview RB Taylor Tatum

While that list includes schools as far away as USC, Oregon and Washington it sounds like Tatum will be staying in-state.

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Filing deadline passes in Irving, Texas

The filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Irving, Texas, on Feb. 17. Candidates filed for Irving City Council Places 3 and 5, as well as for mayor of Irving. Two of eight city council seats are up for election this year.

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Passenger describes horror of plane dropping 1,000ft after being hit by lightning

Lufthansa Flight 469 from Austin, Texas, heading to Frankfurt, Germany made a massive descent of about 1,000 feet before an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia

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The Independent UK

Texas Republican behind anti-drag law spotted in video dressed in drag

Lawmaker Nate Schatzline accuses ‘left-wing media’ of ‘twisting’ narrative surrounding clip

Texas Observer

Abbott Wants to Deny Undocumented Kids a Public Education

A new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending public school.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LSU shines at Darius Rucker, Illinois impressive comeback in the desert, Maryland’s record performance and more highlights from the past week in college golf

Here's what you missed from the past week in college golf.

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Tesla To Offer Unlimited Overnight Charging For About $1 Per Day

While there weren't a ton of concrete or tangible announcements at Tesla's Investor Day, there was plenty of good news related to charging, which is a big deal.

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She secretly traveled 2,000 miles for her abortion. Why patients from the South are coming to Washington state

SEATTLE — The Texas woman's apartment has thin walls. Could neighbors hear her talking about her imminent flight to Washington for an abortion? Or could data from her phone be tracked, revealing she had searched for a way to end her pregnancy?

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Gov. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. Is California a better place to live?

Ugh, Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Plurality of Texas voters say they support school voucher-like program

The poll from the University of Texas at Austin, released Thursday, found a plurality of voters support redirecting tax revenue to help parents pay to school their kids outside the traditional public education system.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ foster care system is plagued with problems. Here’s how lawmakers want to fix it.

Texas legislators are considering increasing the Department of Family and Protective Services’ budget, giving extended relatives more money to care for kids and notifying the subjects of child abuse investigations of their rights.

Tribune News Service

Matt Calkins: NFL draft primer on Tyree Wilson, a dynamic talent with Northwest ties

INDIANAPOLIS — At one point, a reporter asked him to simply show off the wingspan. And so edge rusher Tyree Wilson, a Texas Tech product, spread his arms and flashed the 86-inch gap between his left and right finger tips.

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections, 68 Team Predictions, Bubble Teams March 2

NCAA Tournament bracket projections and predictions for where the 68 teams will be. Who's likely to be in, and who's on the bubble as of march 2?

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Oil Prices Slip as Global Demand Concerns Weigh

Oil slipped on Thursday on worries about rising US crude inventories and concerns about more rate hikes in Europe potentially hitting growth, paring this week's gains on signs of a strong economic rebound in China. Brent crude futures fell 13 cents, or 0.15%, to $84.18 a barrel at 0715 GMT,…

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