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The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week.

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Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies in Texas seen as a “completely preventable” health crisis

Despite a vast array of health resources, Black infants in Harris County are about twice as likely to die before their first birthday as those from other racial groups.

The Texas Tribune

Don’t be like Texas’ ‘Murph’

A Texan complains about immigrants doing what his whole county does.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Greg Abbott’s floating border barrier did virtually nothing to slow immigration, data shows

Barriers are facing state and federal lawsuits

The Independent UK

‘Telling truths about this moment’: climate change author Jeff Goodell curates vital exhibition

The acclaimed writer takes on a new challenge with his first art show, bringing together work and writing that tells a long history of environmental change

The Guardian - US

Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Here are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study from Smart Asset. Texas nabs 5 spots.

Kiplinger

Rick Perry: The Conservative Case for Psychedelic Medicine

The former Texas governor on helping veterans with PTSD, increasing legal immigration, and the illegal drug he'd most like to try

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But Is It Art?

What counts as an "artistic work" for purposes of special protection under the Texas anti-SLAPP statute?

Reason

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 years.

The Conversation

Opening 2023 USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings

The opening Super 25 of the 2023 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas can now apply to import lower-priced Canadian medications

Texas joins a handful of states turn to the north for cheaper drugs. But feds have been slow to approve requests, three years after giving initial OK.

The Texas Tribune

“Operation Deep Sea”: How Nate Paul pulled the strings in the attorney general’s office to investigate his enemies

Paul personally chose targets and drafted language for subpoenas issued by Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer hired by Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton hired Cammack to investigate his friend’s complaints after his own deputies advised him against it.

The Texas Tribune

Drag shows are protected by First Amendment, performers tell federal judge

LGBTQ+ groups and drag performers suing the state argued Monday that Senate Bill 12 violates constitutionally-protected rights. The new law is set to go into effect on Friday unless a federal judge blocks it.

The Texas Tribune

Max Scherzer Booed By Bitter Mets Fans in Return to Citi Field

Mets fans booed Scherzer during a video tribute in his first time back at Citi Field.

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West Texas A&M will no longer require students to pay for textbooks starting next fall

The move is an effort to provide relief for college students struggling with the skyrocketing costs of higher education. But professors expressed concerns about the impact the decision might have on their ability to prepare for classes.

Texas Observer

As Springs Dry Up, a Warning of Future Water Shortages

Heat, drought and booming population growth have stressed the aquifers that supply millions of people with drinking water.

Sports Illustrated

Texas’ Steve Sarkisian Responds to Big 12 Commissioner Rooting Against Longhorns

The Longhorns’ coach weighed in on the recent comments made about the program from league commissioner Brett Yormark.

The Texas Tribune

Texas National Guard member fires across Rio Grande, wounds Mexican citizen

The Texas Military Department isn’t identifying the Guard member or providing details about the Saturday shooting. The man who was shot in the leg said he was working out near the river.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas 5-star defensive lineman set to make his choice with Ohio State in the running

Ohio State will have its hat on the table, but will it get picked up? #GoBucks

The Texas Tribune

Millie Thompson Williams, first woman elected to help lead Texas’ Alabama-Coushatta, dies

Thompson Williams is remembered as a spiritual leader and educator who “liked seeing what the possibilities were.”

Sports Illustrated

Bold Predictions for the College Football Season

Picking top games, conference champs and players to watch for every FBS league.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Predicting 31 Chiefs who could be cut before Tuesday’s deadline

These 31 #Chiefs could see their time in Kansas City come to an abrupt end before Tuesday's cut deadline.

Capital & Main

Despite Setbacks, Activists Score Victories in Texas Fight Over Tax Breaks for Fossil Fuel Industry

Following watchdog's advice, senators shrink tax giveaway program for oil and gas.

InsideEVs

Has Tesla Built 100 Cybertruck Electric Pickups Already?

Tesla is rumored to have already built 100 Cybertruck electric pickups at its Giga Texas plant, with the estimate being based on shipments spotted recently.

The Independent UK

Iran summons Swiss diplomat over US seizure of Iranian crude oil that's now at port in Houston

Iran has summoned a Swiss diplomat over the apparent U.S. seizure of Iranian crude oil from a ship that sat for months off Texas

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