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As extremist threat rises, Latino Texans say gun ownership is ‘matter of survival’

In the US, gun purchases by Latinos have surged in recent years – including among self-described progressives

The Guardian - US

Sophi’s Murder and the Unanswered Calls for Justice

Relatives of Sophi blame Danny Sullivan and seek justice. Homicides involving alleged domestic violence are often mishandled in Texas.

Texas Observer

As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South

Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat.

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How governor Greg Abbott is using an obscure ‘invasion’ legal theory for a border power grab in Texas

Legal experts say the governor is twisting the Constitution, but that hasn’t stopped him from ramping up military action at the border, Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Multiple fiery explosions overnight at Sherwin Williams paint facility in Texas

‘All we saw was this big explosion, this big fireball. I mean, the whole plant at Sherwin Williams was engulfed in flames,’ witness says

The Independent UK

Eagle Pass residents sour on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star

After initially supporting the governor’s efforts to stem illegal immigration, many residents say Operation Lone Star has gone too far.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on impeachment trial

Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case — and evidence — ahead of the September trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

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These 4 Phenomena Are What’s Actually Driving This Year’s Extreme Heat

A recent study found the weekslong heat wave in Texas and Mexico that started in June 2023 would have been virtually impossible without climate change.

Inverse

Special Ops: Lioness episode 4 recap — bogies, bandits and marks

In Special Ops: Lioness episode 4, Joe gets hit on two fronts, while Cruz and Kate learn lessons the hard way. Here's what happened.

WhatToWatch

What’s next for Ohio State recruiting after missing on safety KJ Bolden

Who are the most logical targets the Buckeyes should go after? #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group

Some states are trying to boost youth voter registration. Here's what they're doing

More states are adopting policies to increase voter registration, including for young people. Those policies include automatic voter registration and pre-registration before age 18.

WEKU

49ers undrafted rookie impressing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks

An undrafted corner for the 49ers is impressing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Boston big man Greg Kite born; Cs crush Nets in Orlando bubble

On this day in 1961, Boston Celtics champion reserve center Greg Kite was born in Houston, Texas, and Boston beat the Nets in the Orlando bubble.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas judge sides with women after harrowing testimony over anti-abortion law

An injunction temporarily blocks abortion ban in medically complicated pregnancies

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2023 PFL Playoffs 1: Best photos from San Antonio

Check out these photos highlighting the action at 2023 PFL Playoffs 1 from Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

The ruling is the first to undercut Texas’ law since it took effect in 2022 and delivers a major victory to abortion rights supporters, who see the case as a potential blueprint to weaken restrictions elsewhere.

The Independent UK

A judge has ruled Texas' abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

A Texas judge says the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M leaders’ text messages show desire to counteract perceived liberal agenda in higher education

Some members of the university system’s board of regents said they wanted to promote conservative causes at the flagship campus and resisted efforts to hire journalism professor Kathleen O. McElroy, who they believed would work counter to those goals.

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Texas AG appeals judge’s order that allows women with complicated pregnancies to get abortions

State District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum on Friday issued a temporary exemption to Texas’ abortion ban. Hours later, the attorney general’s office filed an appeal, which blocked the order.

WEKU

Texas abortion bans are back in place after state appeals judge's order

A day earlier, a Texas judge temporarily blocked the state's abortion bans from being enforced against doctors who perform abortions in cases of medical emergencies and fetal anomalies.

The Independent UK

Texas man who threatened poll workers and Arizona officials is sentenced to 3 1/2 years

Federal prosecutors say a Texas man who advocated for a mass shooting of poll workers and threatened two Arizona officials and their children has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison

USA Today Sports Media Group

Conference realignment and the fate of the Pac-12: Everything we know so far about college football’s shifting landscape

We're here to help you make sense of all the chaos going on in the college football world.

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Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher on a Mixed U.S. Weather Outlook

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed +0.012 (+0.47%). Nat-gas prices Friday posted modest gains on a mixed U.S. weather outlook. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said the Midwest will see seasonable to slightly below-normal temperatures from August 9-13, while hot temperatures will stretch from the Southwest to Texas. Lower-48...

The Independent UK

Texas separates migrant families, detaining fathers on trespassing charges in latest border move

Texas officials say state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal agencies

The Independent UK

Drag queens sue Texas over ‘stunningly broad’ ban on drag

LGBT+ advocates and civil rights group warn the state’s anti-drag law could threaten more than just drag

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