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Tech Firms Ask US Supreme Court to Block Texas Social Media Law

Lobbying groups representing Facebook, Twitter, Google and other tech companies filed an emergency request with the US Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits large social media platforms from banning users based on their political views, Reuters reported. The Texas law went into effect on…

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40-year-old rookie David Skinns holds share of AT&T Byron Nelson lead

MCKINNEY, Texas — If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.

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Texas Gov. Abbott's migration crackdown hasn't exactly gone as he planned

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has been testing the limits of how much his state can do to curb unauthorized migration. But Abbott's sweeping crackdown hasn't always gone as planned.

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Texas Supreme Court votes to allow trans child abuse investigations

The Texas Supreme Court says parents and doctors who provide gender-affirming care for trans kids can be investigated for child abuse. A lower court judge had halted the inquiries earlier.

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Sandy Hook lawsuits against Alex Jones on track to resume

The Sandy Hook families’ lawsuits against Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for calling the 2012 Newtown school shooting in Connecticut a hoax appear poised to resume soon

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On May 7, Texas voters decided on two statewide ballot measures and local school board elections. Voters approved both constitutional amendments. Turnout was 7.5% of registered voters, the lowest in a constitutional amendment election since November 2017.

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3 of Cardinals’ Day 3 picks sign rookie deals

Sixth-round picks Keaontay Ingram and Lecitus Smith and seventh-round pick Jessee Luketa all signed their rookie deals.

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Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth

The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.

Texas Observer

English rookie David Skinns shares lead in Texas

The 40-year-old from Lincoln shot a second-round 63 in the AT&T Byron Nelson

The Independent UK

Chad Morris Resigns From Texas HS Coaching Job, per Reports

Morris led Allen to an 11-3 mark last season and posted nearly 175 wins as a preps coach in Texas.

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Gonzalo Lopez: Texas school closes as residents fear fugitive may be in town

The fugitive reportedly has ties to Mexican drug cartels

The Independent UK

Oklahoma is No. 1 in final spring 2022 Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll

The Sooners received all 22 first-place votes.

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Texas Supreme Court says governor cannot order trans child abuse investigations

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday struck down a statewide injunction halting child abuse investigations into the parents of transgender youth, while keeping in place a block on the case of one family who sued the state.

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Mixed Texas ruling allows trans youth parent investigations

The Texas Supreme Court is allowing the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse

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Texas Supreme Court OKs state child abuse inquiries into the families of trans kids

The ruling overturns an injunction barring state officials from following Abbott's directive to view treatments such as hormones and puberty-blocking drugs as incidents of child abuse.

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Texas Supreme Court allows most investigations of families with trans kids to resume

The state can now investigate parents for child abuse if they seek gender-affirming care for transgender kids.

Texas Observer

Right-Wingers Gain Ground in Texas School Board Elections

Anti-“critical race theory” crusaders picked up seats in May elections around the state as part of a nationwide movement.

The Independent UK

Gonzalo Lopez news - latest: Texas school closes as residents fear fugitive may be in town

The fugitive reportedly has ties to Mexican drug cartels

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Convicted killer on the run in Texas after stabbing guard and escaping during prison transfer

A huge manhunt is now underway to find Gonzalo Lopez, a 46-year-old convicted of capital murder

Salon

Ripple effects of abortion restrictions

In Texas, medical professionals face tough quandaries when treating patients who have a miscarriage

The Independent UK

Search continues for Texas inmate who escaped prison bus

The search continues for a Texas inmate serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport bus after stabbing the driver

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14 state legislative incumbents have lost in primaries so far

Welcome to the Friday, May 13, Brew.

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On immigration, advocates say a 'shadow Trump administration' is tying Biden's hands

A federal judge in Louisiana holds a hearing today about the future of Title 42. Immigrant advocates say it's the latest attempt by Republican-led states to block Biden's immigration agenda in court.

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Housing costs skyrocket as SpaceX expands in Texas city

SpaceX plans to launch rockets near Brownsville, Texas, and send the first person to Mars from there. Seven years after breaking ground, residents say the only thing skyrocketing is housing prices.

Salon

Abbott: "Keep formula from immigrants"

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement condemning Biden for making formula available to immigrant babies

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