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A Texas A&M professor was suspended for allegedly criticizing lieutenant governor

Joy Alonzo was suspended and investigated after she allegedly criticized Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a lecture on the opioid crisis. Free speech advocates call the probe "blatantly inappropriate."

WEKU

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $910 Million With No Grand Prize Winner

Two tickets sold in Texas and Maryland to snag the game’s second-tier prize.

Kiplinger

Will Greg Abbott Keep Losing on School Vouchers?

"If Abbott calls a special session to get a voucher program, we've been told by a lot of House members that the opposition to a voucher program will increase. "

Texas Observer

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Remote workers are quitting Austin’s offices, and it's partly because it's way too hot

Austin once had more workers in its offices than any other city. Now, more are working remotely thanks to the state of tech and climate change.

Fortune

Texas Certifies 14 Ballot Measures For 2023 Statewide Election

Amendments include property tax changes and education funding amendment; highest number certified in years

Zenger

Real Madrid vs Manchester United live stream: How to watch the pre-season friendly online

Real Madrid and Manchester United face off at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, in an epic pre-season friendly. Here's how to watch a Real Madrid and Manchester United live stream, wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy helps bend powerful House committee further to the right

With help from two other ultraconservatives, the Texas Republican’s seat on the Rules Committee has let him press for red-meat priorities, even in traditionally bipartisan legislation.

The Texas Tribune

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Facing sex discrimination claims, Texas begins jailing migrant women under border crackdown

Operation Lone Star originally targeted single men suspected of crossing the border illegally in mass trespassing arrests, but some claimed that not arresting women violated equal protection laws.

The Texas Tribune

Texas has already seen 25 chemical emergencies this year. Here’s how to protect yourself during the next one.

Preparing for a chemical incident means knowing which industrial facilities are near you, creating a disaster supply kit and signing up for alerts from local emergency managers ahead of time.

The Texas Tribune

DOJ sues Abbott over Rio Grand buoy wall

Rep. Joaquin Castro called the buoys state-sanctioned "drowning devices"

Salon

Ballot measure roundup: Texas

As of July 25, 14 ballot measures have been certified for Texas’ statewide ballot in 2023, including one new certification from July 18. All 14 measures are legislatively referred constitutional amendments on the ballot on Nov. 7, 2023. The one new ballot measure is:

Ballotpedia

On the Texas-Mexico border, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gives an owl protected status, seeks to declare two mussel species endangered

Wildlife groups have long lobbied for increased protection for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl. The agency says the mussels species are threatened by reduced flow and poor water quality in the Rio Grande.

The Texas Tribune

Putting a floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop migrants is new. The idea isn't.

Texas' floating barrier on the Rio Grande is new, but a former Trump official says the idea isn't

The Independent UK

Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books for appropriateness

Two Texas bookstores and three national bookseller associations file suit over House Bill 900, which requires private booksellers to rate books on appropriateness, and bans “sexually explicit” material from libraries.

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After Five Years, Chuck Norris' Walker: Texas Ranger Lawsuit Against CBS Has Finally Come To And End

Chuck Norris' lawsuit against CBS over Walker, Texas Ranger profits has finally reached an ending after five years.

Salon

Billionaires fight to save Ken Paxton

Supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense in impeachment, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors

Ballotpedia

Texas becomes ninth state to resign from ERIC

On July 20, Texas became the eighth state to resign from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) in 2023, and the ninth state overall.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat

There are no federal or state requirements that people who work outside receive paid water breaks. Casar, an Austin Democrat, wants to change that.

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The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg mocks ‘emasculated’ conservatives over Barbie criticism: ‘It’s a movie about a doll!’

Republican Texas senator Ted Cruz accused ‘Barbie’ filmmakers of ‘trying to kiss up to the Chinese communist party’

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nation’s No. 1 linebacker Justin Williams on joining Georgia: ‘It feels like family’

Here's how Oak Ridge (Texas) five-star linebacker Justin Williams announced his commitment to the Bulldogs.

Sports Illustrated

Astros Beat Rangers on Controversial Call at Home Plate That Left Announcers in Disbelief

Houston is two games back of Texas after its narrow series-opening victory.

Roll Call

Rep. Greg Casar ends thirst strike on Capitol steps after nearly 9 hours - Roll Call

The congressman staged a thirst strike Tuesday, livestreaming his medical checkups as he called for federal heat protections for workers.

Sports Illustrated

Texas QB Arch Manning Signs First NIL Deal

The freshman is one of the most hyped college football players for the 2023 season.

Salon

Texas A&M suspends prof for GOP critique

Opioid crisis expert Joy Alonzo raised questions about the extent of political interference in higher education

The Guardian - US

Texas professor suspended hours after criticizing lieutenant governor in lecture

Joy Alonzo accused by student of disparaging Dan Patrick in lecture on opioid crisis at Texas A&M University

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