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‘Hurting cancer patients’: H‑1B hiring freeze in Texas will strain healthcare centres, visa‑dependent doctors, say experts

In a bold move, Texas has stopped the hiring of new H-1B visa holders at state agencies and universities until May 2027, raising alarms for the healthcare sector.

The Times of India

Freezing homeless woman ‘stiff as a rock’ saved by convenience store manager as snow storm hits Texas

A manager saved the life of a freezing homeless woman who was “stiff as a rock” by carrying her inside his convenience store after a winter storm hit Texas.

The Independent UK

'I saw this coming': Texas Republican candidate says he got fired from Amazon; 'It was not AI'

Nicholas Lee, a military veteran who is running for Congress from Texas’s 2nd Congressional District, said he lost his Amazon job in its latest tranche of layoff announced Wednesday. Amazon's senior vice president of people experience and technology, Beth Galetti, confirmed the layoff in a blog post. "As I shared…

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Three young brothers drown after falling through ice on pond in Texas

Mother of the boys – aged six, eight and nine – said she frantically tried to save her sons from the freezing water

The Guardian - US

Austin’s Willy Baltazar Is a Man of Many Masks

From Veracruz to Texas, he keeps a centuries-old tradition alive.

Texas Observer

'Shooting ourselves in the foot': Will Indians be affected by Texas Governor's H-1B freeze?

As the public sector of Texas remains beyond the sudden H-1B freeze announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the impact on Indians is believed to be minimal. Though India is one of the countries receiving the highest number of H-1B visas, the concentration is mostly in the IT industry, which…

The Times of India

Why Ashley St Clair, MAGA influencer and Elon Musk's ex, is taking on his AI empire

Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair says Grok generated explicit deepfakes of her—including images from when she was 14. Now she's fighting xAI and Elon Musk.

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Self-driving startup Waabi raises up to $1 billion and partners with Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis

The AI company, which had been focused on software to enable autonomous trucking, has now expanded into robotaxis

Fortune

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

Texas executes man convicted of 1998 double murder

Charles Thompson was sentenced in 1999 for killing his then-girlfriend and another man. His execution in Texas is the first in the U.S. this year.

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…

The Times of India

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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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

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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 Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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 Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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

The Times of India

'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.

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