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Hundreds flee, building destroyed as grass fire spreads to trees near Texas apartments

A Texas grass fire that spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums has forced hundreds of residents from their homes but caused no major injuries

The Independent UK

Texas hiker found dead in Utah planned to scatter father’s ashes on mountain

Body of Jimmy Hendricks, 66, from Austin, was found after he announced on Facebook plan to hike in Arches national park

The Guardian - US

Google Will Go to Trial Over Preloading Apps and Search Engine on Phones

Plus: Ohio Issue 1 defeated, Supreme Court pauses order vacating gun regulations, and more...

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Generational shift ushers in new era for Senate earmarks split - Roll Call

The retirement of key senators last year is reflected in the state-by-state distribution of earmarked dollars in fiscal 2024 spending bills.

Roll Call

High Plains farmers are experimenting with novel techniques to protect Texas’ future soil

A minority of farmers in the Texas High Plains region are looking to organic and regenerative techniques to keep their soil healthy year round, despite a dry climate.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the border, abortion and other parts of their platforms.

The Texas Tribune

How a trial in Texas changed the story of abortion rights in America

Wrenching testimony from women denied abortion care turned the focus toward the suffering and health risks faced by mothers.

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her and both attack

The snake wrapped itself around Peggy Jones’ arm and tried to bite her, before the bird of prey swooped down and gored her

Evening Standard

Greg Abbott slammed by Texas lawmakers for ‘cruel’ floating border barriers with ‘chainsaw devices’

Texas has been sued for controversial floating border barriers

The Independent UK

Texas woman arrested after bodies of 24 dogs and 12 horses found on property

A landscaper said there were ‘skeletons everywhere’ on the property

The Independent UK

Texas mother exonerated 20 years after death of child who ate paper towels

State relied on faulty medical evidence in 2005 case, advocates argue

The Independent UK

How federal dollars might help El Paso stem its affordable housing crisis

Housing costs have soared in the Texas city in recent years, while the state cuts back on funding.

The Texas Tribune

Uvalde shooter's cousin is arrested over making a school shooting threat, court records say

Court records say the teenage cousin of the gunman responsible for the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has been arrested after his family told police he was trying to buy a gun and “do the same thing.”

The Independent UK

Texas man on trip to spread father's ashes dies of heat stroke in Utah's Arches National Park

A Texas man whose body was found in Arches National Park in Utah is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes

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The Guardian - US

Texas woman mowing lawn attacked by snake and hawk – at the same time

Snake dropped from the grasp of a hawk in the sky and wrapped itself around the woman’s arm, then the bird tried to retrieve it

Salon

Texas trial changed abortion story

In July, the case for abortion was made by women themselves who had been denied abortions and sued the state

Reason

Texas Attorney General Blocks Injunction, Will Keep Enforcing Anti-Abortion Law

For now, doctors who end pregnancies when a woman’s life is at risk can still be prosecuted.

The Texas Tribune

How the Texas AG’s office became a pipeline for conservative federal judges

In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal fights over abortion, health care and immigration. Here’s a timeline of how it happened.

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The housing market's seller strike is so ruthless that only 7 of the nation's 200 largest markets are back to pre-pandemic inventory levels

Among the 200 largest housing markets tracked nationwide, 193 markets exhibited inventory levels in July 2023 that were lower than those of July 2019.

Zenger

Electricity Costs Spike 800% In Texas With Extreme Weekend Temperatures

The price of electricity briefly spiked over 800% in Texas during the weekend as the South continues to be battered by this summer's extreme heat wave

The Texas Tribune

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence to treat depression

Hidalgo said she was diagnosed with the condition last month and aims to return to her post in September. More people across the country have been diagnosed with the condition since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Leader of Texas' largest county takes leave from job for treatment of clinical depression

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo of Texas says she is taking a temporary leave of absence for treatment of clinical depression

The Independent UK

Texas woman gets probation for stabbing man during sex to avenge Iranian military leader

Nika Nikoubin, 23, was indicted last year on attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and burglary in the March 2022 stabbing of Daniel Trevino

Texas Observer

Conservative Group Pushes Religious Books While Seeking to Ban Others

The Brave Books campaign, backed by Citizens Defending Freedom, promoted their own publications under the guise of protecting free speech.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton legal team works to invalidate every article of impeachment before trial

If successful, the flurry of legal filings would halt the suspended attorney general’s September impeachment trial before it truly begins in the Texas Senate.

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