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John Cornyn’s disapproval among Texas voters worsened dramatically as he negotiated a bipartisan gun bill, new poll shows

The Republican U.S. senator shepherded landmark gun legislation through the Senate last month. Between April and June, his disapproval rating went from 39% to 50%, according to a Texas Politics Project poll.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds

The Republican incumbent’s lead over his Democratic challenger shrank last month, according to a Texas Politics Project poll. The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.

The Texas Tribune

Pac-12 survival guide: Merger options include the obvious (Big 12) and the not-so-obvious

As the Pac-12 fights for survival in the wake of USC and UCLA announcing their joint departure for the Big Ten in 2024, merger, acquisition and going-out-of-business talk is all the rage.

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How a Texas town is making itself into an epicenter of the US semiconductor universe

In downtown Sherman, Texas, markers explain the city’s past and restaurants and coffee shops boast about the historic buildings they call home.

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Roe, Uvalde could upend Texas election

A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race

Salon

Appeals arguments set on immigrants brought to US as kids

Immigrant advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children

The Independent UK

Natural gas soars 700%, becoming driving force in the new cold war

One morning in early June, a fire broke out at an obscure facility in Texas that takes natural gas from U.S. shale basins, chills it into a liquid and ships it overseas. It was extinguished in 40 minutes or so. No one was injured.

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Uvalde’s mayor, state senator say victims relief center providing ‘meager’ benefits

AUSTIN, Texas — Uvalde’s mayor and its state senator say a one-stop resiliency center created to provide aid to victims’ families in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting is failing to provide adequate aid and should be taken over by the state.

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Republican county officials in South Texas want Gov. Greg Abbott to deport migrants. Only the federal government can do that.

Immigration law enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government. In recent months, a fringe legal theory has found more mainstream supporters who are calling on state leaders in Arizona and Texas to deport migrants with state resources.

The Texas Tribune

Target plans a huge new shipping hub in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Fort Worth warehouse project that developers say is their largest speculative building ever has landed a big tenant.

Tribune News Service

Texas-Made Tesla Model Y 4680 Compared With Fremont-Made 2170 Cars

Video puts side by side a Texas-made Model Y with a structural battery pack and 4680 cells and two Fremont-made Model Ys with regular batteries and 2170 cells.

InsideEVs

Western states could settle feud over beleaguered Rio Grande

The fight between Texas and New Mexico over the management of one of the longest rivers in North America could be nearing an end

The Independent UK

Big 12 reportedly looking to add Pac-12 schools, could become largest FBS conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just 12 months ago, the Big 12 Conference was rocked by news that Texas and Oklahoma planned to depart the league for the Southeastern Conference in 2025.

Tribune News Service

Want To Take Apart A Tesla Model Y? These YouTube Hosts Did. Here's What They Discovered

Munro Live, a YouTube channel known for taking apart electric vehicles and detailing their components, took a look at Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TSLA) Dual Motor Model Y. The Model Y, made in Texas, has Tesla's brand new 4680 battery cells, as well as a structural pack.

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Texas Observer

U.S. Immigration Policy Is to Blame for the Horrific Mass Death in San Antonio

Federal and Texas immigration policy should take the blame for the 50 immigrants who were found dead in a sweltering hot truck.

Reuters

Mistakes plague identification of migrants who died in Texas truck

A week after 53 migrants died in a sweltering trailer in San Antonio, Texas, some of their nationalities are still unclear, highlighting the challenges that officials from at least four different countries face in identifying the victims of the deadliest U.S. human smuggling tragedy on record.

The Texas Tribune

How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas

Contraception options are available through most health insurance plans and government-funded clinics.

The Independent UK

More Texas migrant truck victims identified; youngest was 13

Officials in Texas say more than half of the 53 migrants found dead or dying in a tractor-trailer last week in San Antonio have been identified

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Texas senate president raises $11.8 million this election cycle

According to campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has raised $11,825,311 and spent $6,478,357 between Jan. 1, 2021, and May 16, 2022. Patrick currently serves as the president of the state senate.

Tribune News Service

These companies have laid off 2,200 workers in Texas so far this year

Recession fears are beginning to create ripples in the Texas economy, especially in the pandemic-era hot housing market fueled by historically low interest rates.

The Independent UK

Halfway through 2022, America has seen more than 300 mass shootings and 15 mass killings

Within the first 185 days of 2022, there have been an average of 11 mass shootings a week

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tesla Plays ‘Whack-A-Mole’ with Snags as Deliveries Fall for First Time in Two Years

Tesla Inc faces a series of hurdles ranging from production snags to rising inflation that may hit profits, Wall Street analysts said on Tuesday, as the electric-car maker reported a fall in deliveries for the first time in two years. Stung by China's COVID-19 lockdowns and soaring costs, Tesla said…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Final Fantasy 14 player beach party advertised on real world billboards

A FF14 player has purchased billboards in both Texas and California to advertise their in-game beach party.

The Guardian - US

Texas death row inmate asks to delay execution so he can donate kidney

Lawyers for Ramiro Gonzales, who is set to die by lethal injection on 13 July, requested 30-day reprieve so he can provide donation

Sports Illustrated

Francis Mauigoa picks Miami on major college football recruiting weekend

Looking back at major football recruiting decisions during July 4 weekend.

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