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The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Report: Witten Targeted to Replace Dilfer at Prep School

The former tight end has been a high school coach in Texas since 2021.

Sports Illustrated

House advances giant Texas storm surge project in water bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act and it includes authorizations for a $34 billion plan to protect residents and the petrochemical industry near Galveston and Houston in Texas

The Independent UK

Patrick Reusse: Death of Billy Martin’s ex-wife triggers Twins mysteries

MINNEAPOLIS — Gretchen Creswell had dealt with cancer for five years and died late last month at age 87. She had been married for the past 27 years to Wiltie, an ophthalmologist by occupation, and living in the Fort Worth, Texas, area.

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The U.S. women’s soccer team will host Canada, Brazil and Japan in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup

The U.S. women’s soccer team’s first home games of 2023 will be in the annual SheBelieves Cup tournament, against a trio of marquee opponents.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ten years after kidnapping, Texas native Austin Tice is still imprisoned in Syria

The high-level prisoner swap that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner this week has placed a spotlight on another Texan imprisoned abroad, journalist Austin Tice.

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Texas native and journalist Austin Tice is still imprisoned in Syria

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Chronically understaffed Texas prisons set stage for prison bus escape and massacre of family

Investigative reviews by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and independent consultants found the severely short-staffed prison routinely bypassed crucial security checks, leading to a convicted murderer’s escape.

The Texas Tribune

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Friday Night Notes: Prime Time in Colorado, 5-star recruits for Florida and Texas A&M, plus more

The latest recruiting notes looks at the Prime Time's effect at Colorado, the Aggies attempt to rebound and the Florida Gators 5-star haul.

USA Today Sports Media Group

10 years after kidnapping, Texas native Austin Tice is still imprisoned in Syria

The high-level prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner this week has placed a spotlight on another Texan imprisoned across the world, journalist Austin Tice.

Tribune News Service

Texas extremists target drag shows

LGBTQ Texans say right-wingers misrepresent what happens at all-ages performances to propagate hate and violence

Salon

Tense Runoff Election Pits Old Austin Versus New

The housing crisis and the climate crisis have shaped mayoral and city council elections in Texas’ fast-growing capital city.

Texas Observer

Why ex-Gov. Rick Perry decided to become a spokesperson in support of sports betting

AUSTIN, Texas — From the time he was a state lawmaker in the late 1980s, through his 14-year tenure as Texas governor, Rick Perry was steadfast in his opposition to expanding gambling in his home state.

Tribune News Service

Delayed Texas maternal mortality report to be released next week, state says

Due in September, the report was delayed to allow a full review of 2019 cases, the state health agency said. That review didn’t change the findings.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas Republican files bill to ban social media for Texans under 18

DALLAS — A North Texas Republican wants to ban social media for Texans under the age of 18.

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Reuters

Griner seems in good health and spirits, White House says

Basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in good health and in good spirits after landing at a Texas airport on Friday, White House spokesman John Kirby told MSNBC in an interview.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Brittney Griner lands in US after being freed from Russian prison

Basketball star arrives in Texas after US releases convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout in dramatic prisoner swap. Plus, the first-ever unicorn license granted

The Texas Tribune

Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate hate and violence against queer people.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making

Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the biggest driver of the problem while applauding former President Donald Trump for his influence on the Republican party.

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Mac Engel: The story behind TCU Football’s Graveyard: A father, his son, and a dead patch of grass

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bill Wood has a major problem, and his decision could affect the entire TCU community, and its football team.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Six points with David Dorey (2023 Rookie Edition)

Taking an early look at the top rookies for 2023, where they rank and the schedule for 2022-2023 NCAA Bowl Games with mentions of which future fantasy players to watch.

The Guardian - US

Inside the battle to save the sacred peyote ceremony: ‘We’re in dire straits’

Used in Native religious ceremonies but now adopted by A-list celebrities, the cactus is threatened by land development and over-harvesting

The Independent UK

Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escape

Two reviews of the May escape of a Texas inmate that resulted in the deaths of five people found a multitude of security lapses such as inadequate strip searches and poorly applied restraints helped lead to his getaway

Newsday

Brandon Nimmo, Mets agree to 8-year, $162 million deal, sources say

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Mets really are going for it.

Tribune News Service

Raising the bar: Jacob deGrom was sold on Rangers’ vision of winning a World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas — They have all but perfected this part. On Thursday afternoon, on the airy concourse at Globe Life Field, marched a procession of Rangers ticket sales reps, marketing execs, front office officials and a gaggle of players who have been using the place for offseason workouts.

The Independent UK

Athena Strand: FedEx driver admitted strangling 7-year-old after hitting her with van, says warrant

Tanner Horner, 31, was arrested on 2 December and is being held on a $1.5m bond in the Wise County Jail

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