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Things to know about efforts to block people from crossing state lines for abortion

A federal judge and the U.S. Justice Department said this week that states are going too far with threats to prosecute those who help others cross state lines for abortion

The Independent UK

Texas House committee advances school voucher bill, overcoming key hurdle

The committee action means school voucher legislation is poised to get its first House floor vote in recent history. Gov. Greg Abbott said if the Legislature fails to pass it this time, he will continue to call them back into session until they do.

The Texas Tribune

Texas woman receives post card from late friend 17 years after it was mailed

A missing postcard from her late friend showed up 17 years later, but Barbara Blevins feels the timing was perfect

The Independent UK

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Tesla faces strikes in Sweden unless it signs a collective bargaining agreement

Pressure is growing on Tesla in Sweden, where a trade union is demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in the Scandinavian country have

The Independent UK

The last time each preseason Top 25 women’s basketball team won a national title

It's been a long drought for USC, which hasn't won a national title since the days of Cheryl Miller in the 1980s.

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Texas community colleges see biggest enrollment recovery since the pandemic

The uptick comes after community colleges saw enrollment drop by about 80,000 students between 2019 and 2021.

The Texas Tribune

How a small East Texas school district replaced its gas-guzzling buses with an all-electric fleet

The Martinsville Independent School District used a federal grant to replace four buses, which started transporting students last month. The principal believes he will save enough money on gas to hire a new teacher.

The Texas Tribune

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Police investigate vandalism at US Rep. Monica De La Cruz's Texas office over Israel-Hamas war

Police in Texas say they are investigating messages spray-painted on U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s office that condemn the Republican’s support for Israel in the war with Hamas

The Independent UK

School voucher critics remain largely unswayed during Texas House hearing

House Bill 1, which stagnated during the previous special session, finally received a hearing in the lower chamber, a crucial step that will decide whether the proposal gets a full vote.

The Texas Tribune

Chase on Texas border that killed 8 puts high-speed pursuits in spotlight again

High-speed pursuits of migrants and suspected smugglers have become routine in Texas

The Independent UK

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Provides Major Update on Quinn Ewers Return From Injury

The Longhorns are tied for first in the Big 12 three weeks before the conference title game.

Sports Illustrated

Texans approved billions for water and broadband infrastructure. Now what?

The legislation behind the historic investment directs state agencies to send money to the state’s smaller, cash-strapped towns that have difficulty paying for upgrades. Federal money is also expected to flow to regions that need broadband.

The Texas Tribune

Ranked! Top 10 best IndyCar race drives of 2023

The 2023 IndyCar Series season was dominated by Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou, but the Spaniard didn't have a monopoly on top-drawer performances on his way to sealing a second title.

Motorsport

Early signing period: Tre Johnson, a 5-star guard from Texas, announces his top two schools

Tre Johnson has narrowed his recruitment down to two schools.

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Texas Observer

Dan Patrick: Judge, Jury, Executioner?

The long arm of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick reached far into the Ken Paxton impeachment saga. From Politics Writer Justin Miller.

The Texas Tribune

Texas schools asked voters for $18 billion in new debt to fix its campuses. They largely said yes.

The voter approval rate for school maintenance and construction costs dipped in 2021 after lawmakers required school boards to call them “tax increases.”

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Talks under way on three-day ceasefire in Gaza for hostage release

Reported terms would allow more aid to enter territory in exchange for release of dozen hostages held by Hamas. Plus, why being delusional is the new manifesting

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Four new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked four new state-level candidates in Texas between Oct. 30-Nov. 5. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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The Independent UK

Texas inmate who says death sentence based on false expert testimony faces execution

A Texas inmate whose attorneys say received a death sentence due to false and unscientific expert testimony is facing execution for fatally stabbing an Amarillo man during a robbery more than 33 years ago

The Independent UK

8 dead in crash after police chased a suspected human smuggler, Texas officials say

Eight people died in a South Texas car crash Wednesday while police chased a driver suspected of smuggling migrants

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ shortstop focus shifting toward Colson Montgomery

“He’s a guy that is very unique and has the ability to be a special player at the major league level,” Getz said.

The Texas Tribune

Texas' part-time Legislature has been at it all year. Now they're heading into a rare fourth special session

A full 30-day session amounts to about $1 million in per diem payments to lawmakers, which are meant to cover their expenses in Austin.

Sports Illustrated

Angels Hire Ron Washington as Manager

The veteran coach has been with the Braves since 2017.

The Texas Tribune

Another large earthquake shows seismic activity continues to increase in West Texas, experts say

The 5.2 magnitude earthquake is tied for the fourth strongest in Texas history. It occurred in an area where oilfield companies have long been injecting wastewater from fracking underground.

Texas Observer

Local Initiatives for Cannabis Inspire Voter Turnout, Direct Democracy at Its Messiest

In some cities, enforcement of cannabis laws is way down. In others, a backlash has seen increased arrests.

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