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Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas

The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton drops appeal: Texas to pay $6.6 million to whistleblowers

The Legislature will still have to appropriate the funds to pay the judgment, either during the upcoming special session or during the next regular session.

The Texas Tribune

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House Democrats, California leaders weigh tit-for-tat redistricting if Texas Republicans redraw maps

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides have signaled their boss’s willingness to counter Texas redistricting with a similar move to offset GOP gains, lawmakers said.

The Texas Tribune

Noem fast-tracks construction for water barriers in Texas along Rio Grande to keep migrants from crossing into US

Announcement comes as Trump administration has expanded influence over hundreds of miles of border land as part of immigration push

The Independent UK

Space Shuttle is set to be moved out of Smithsonian and to Texas thanks to Trump’s tax bill

President Donald Trump’s bill will allocate $85 million to transport the Discovery space shuttle from the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum to Space Center Houston

The Independent UK

Texas Republicans vote to send GOP’s tax and spending megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it

Members of the state’s GOP delegation were among the loudest voices critiquing their own party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In the end, each of them voted for it.

The Texas Tribune

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House Proceeds – Car Maintenance, part 1

Over the month of July I plan to layout where the house proceeds went…this is part 1.

Blogging Away Debt

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster

Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril.

Texas Observer

Three young children die in hot cars in four days after being left alone

Youngsters aged nine, four and just three months old perish in overheated vehicles in Texas over the course of four days amid sweltering heat

The Independent UK

Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, school leaders say

A law providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools lacks the spending flexibility that previously let districts address their campuses’ needs as they saw fit.

The Texas Tribune

Passengers watch spectacular storm from plane window

Plane passengers saw a remarkable storm raging over Texas beneath them from their windows.

The Independent UK

Tony Parker shocks Kai Cenat with private 24-hour Nando's at home — fans say 'ultimate flex'

Tony Parker surprised Kai Cenat by revealing a 24-hour Nando's restaurant inside his Texas mansion. The unexpected luxury sparked global viral reactions and set a new standard for celebrity indulgence.

International Business Times UK

Texas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80K times in three months. That’s 2% of all visits.

While the state says undocumented patients cost hospitals $329 million over three months, critics say the data lacks payment information and more context.

The Texas Tribune

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Reason

By Settling Trump's Laughable Lawsuit Against CBS, Paramount Strikes a Blow at Freedom of the Press

The company's surrender to Trump's extortion vindicates his strategy of using frivolous litigation and his presidential powers to punish constitutionally protected speech.

The Mary Sue

‘I would rent a U-Haul’: Woman goes dumpster diving behind a grocery store after a storm. She finds ‘still cold’ Lean Cuisines, Smucker’s Uncrustables, Eggo waffles

One Texas woman stumbled upon a treasure trove of frozen food after a storm knocked out a grocery store’s power.

Space

Former astronaut Terry Virts talks about his Senate run, Trump and the NASA budget in exclusive Space.com interview (video)

Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

The Guardian - US

US tries to deport stateless Palestinian woman again despite judge’s order

Ward Sakeik was detained in February on her way home from her honeymoon in the US Virgin Islands

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Roll Call

Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justice

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.

The Independent UK

The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work

The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and drop them from airplanes over Mexico and even southern Texas

The Independent UK

North Texas mom wanted for the murder of her 6-year-old son added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted

Police believe Cindy Rodriguez Singh killed her six-year-old son before fleeing to India in March 2023

Operation Sports

Top Rated Players in College Football 26 Revealed

EA Sports has revealed the top rated players in College Football 26 highlighting the top 100 athletes in the game. Leading the pack are Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Down from Ohio State, with overall ratings of 98 and 96 respectively. The full list is available below.

Operation Sports

Sleeping Giant Programs in College Football 26

Wake up the sleeping giants.

The Texas Tribune

Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.

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