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Federal government is challenging Texas's buoys in the Rio Grande – here’s why these kinds of border blockades wind up complicating immigration enforcement

The Rio Grande is only about 328 feet, or about 99 meters, wide. But the waterway dividing Texas from northern Mexico is deceptively dangerous and routinely claims the lives of migrants who try to cross it, but get caught in undetected rip currents or otherwise drown.

The Conversation

‘Dreamers’ need not apply: DACA recipients still can’t work for Congress - Roll Call

“Round and round in this circle we go. And the people who get hurt the most are the DACA recipients,” says Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales.

Roll Call

Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations

Grant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.

The Texas Tribune

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Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted In Car Hauler At Giga Texas

Two finished Tesla Cybertruck units – with more presumably hiding behind coverings – have been spotted loaded in a funky red and white car hauler in the parking lot of Gigafactory Texas.

InsideEVs

Jude Bellingham scores first goal for Real Madrid in win over Manchester United

Just a day on from the Red Devils youngsters’ loss to Wrexham, Texas played host to Erik ten Hag’s first-team against Real Madrid.

The Independent UK

Jude Bellingham scores first Real Madrid goal in win over Manchester United

Just a day on from the Red Devils youngsters’ loss to Wrexham, Texas played host to Erik ten Hag’s first-team against Real Madrid

The Independent UK

20 quirky photogenic places to shoot April 2024’s Great American Eclipse

A four-minute total solar eclipse will be visible from within a 100 miles-wide path stretching from Mexico through the US and Canada. Here's when and where to go – and how to plan a trip.

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Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist

President Joe Biden plans to announce new steps to address the extreme heat that has threatened millions of Americans, most recently in the Southwest

The Independent UK

Jude Bellingham scores in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Manchester United

Just a day on from the Red Devils youngsters’ loss to Wrexham, Texas played host to Erik ten Hag’s first-team against Real Madrid.

The Independent UK

Benches Clear After Adolis Garcia Grand Slam As Rangers-Astros Rivalry Heats Up

Tensions flared during Wednesday’s AL West rivalry showdown.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid 2-0 Manchester United: Jude Bellingham scores as Andre Onana makes debut

Manchester United struggled to cope with Real Madrid's new-look midfield as they lost 1-0 in Texas on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

U.S. seeks court order requiring Texas to remove floating barrier in Rio Grande

The string of buoys is a safety hazard that violates treaties and harms relations with Mexico, Justice Department lawyers tell a federal judge.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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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. "

Fortune

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.

Zenger

Texas Certifies 14 Ballot Measures For 2023 Statewide Election

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

Tom’s Guide

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.

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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

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

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.

Salon

DOJ sues Abbott over Rio Grand buoy wall

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

Ballotpedia

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:

The Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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

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