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Texas Senate votes to defund libraries where drag queens read to kids as it tries to limit the performances kids can attend

The Senate expanded the bill targeting drag queen story hours to target all public funding for libraries. The upper chamber also approved a bill limiting other drag performances kids can see.

The Texas Tribune

Quran taken from Texas Capitol chapel recovered by state police. They aren’t saying who removed it.

Days after it went missing, DPS identified the person who removed a family Quran Rep. Salman Bhojani had placed in the chapel. The state has since provided its own copy.

The Texas Tribune

Bodycam footage shows NFL hopeful quarterback Stetson Bennett blaming police

Bodycam footage has shown NFL Draft hopeful Stetson Bennett accusing police officers of ruining his reputation after he was arrested for public intoxication in Dallas, Texas, in January

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Texas has the fifth-highest percentage of water pipes made of lead

In a first-of-its-kind survey of public water utilities, the EPA estimates that 7% of water lines in Texas, more than 647,000, are lead based. It’s the fifth-highest proportion of lead-based water lines in the country.

The Texas Tribune

Bill intended to force Texas prosecutors to pursue abortion, election cases passes Senate

The bill, a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a larger effort to limit the power of elected prosecutors, especially in Texas’ largest, left-leaning counties.

The Texas Tribune

Washington state stockpiles abortion pills ahead of federal court ruling

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington has stockpiled thousands of doses of an abortion pill in anticipation of a federal court ruling in Texas that could limit its availability, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

USA TODAY High School Sports boys basketball Super 25: Final 2022-23 ranking

A Texas power takes the top spot in the final poll, with a few teams keeping it incredibly close down the stretch.

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Falcons to visit with Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown

The #Falcons have a pre-draft visit scheduled with Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown

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Dolphins to host Texas LB prior to the draft

He recorded nearly 100 tackles in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dallas’ Evidence Fiasco: An Exoneree’s Lawyer Speaks

Cheryl Wattley helped free Richard Miles, wrongfully convicted for murder, due to Dallas police's improper evidence handling.

Texas Observer

Cardinals to meet with Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown

The former Longhorns linebacker has a bunch of visits lined up, including with the Cardinals.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Family of dead National Guardsman urges Legislature to make death benefits bill named for him retroactive

While the state guarantees law enforcement officers, like Department of Public Safety troopers, a $500,000 death benefit for their families if they die on duty, National Guard troops who stand shoulder to shoulder with those DPS officers on Operation Lone Star don’t have the same benefit.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott is turning up the pressure on passing school choice. Will it pay off?

Passage of a school choice measure is anything but a sure bet, as there is little evidence that the governor has been able to convince rural Republicans in the Texas House — who have for years been a reliable firewall — to drop their opposition.

The Texas Tribune

David Murphy: The Eagles can't afford to splurge on Texas superstar Bijan Robinson — or any running back

It's hard to say what the Eagles should do with the 10th overall pick in next month's draft. It's easy to say what they shouldn't do.

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Orioles one-hit Rangers, 2-0, as Kyle Bradish leaves with injury, Tyler Wells steps up

ARLINGTON, Texas — The gas gauge on the Orioles’ bullpen was already closer to empty than full entering Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A new mock draft has the Commanders selecting Texas running back Bijan Robinson

This one doesn't make sense for the Commanders.

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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 26, Texas DL Moro Ojomo

Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Texas DL Moro Ojomo.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate strips amendment exempting current patients from transgender care ban

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban certain medical treatments for transgender minors, after stripping out an amendment that would have allow current patients to continue receiving care.

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Texas Senate moves to set aside billions for future water needs

The Senate on Monday passed a bill that would create a new state fund tailored for large or long-shot water supply projects, including marine desalination. The bill will advance to the House.

The Texas Tribune

Bills to expand gambling access in Texas clear House committee

Gaming advocates are pushing to legalize casinos and sports betting in Texas. The committee votes represent more progress than the proposals made last legislative session, when they got hearings in committee but were never voted out.

The Texas Tribune

To be safe, Texas Senate again approves political district maps

The vote ensured the Senate met its constitutional requirement to redraw districts in the first regular session after publication of the 2020 census results.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Texas senators pull their support for allowing some transgender kids to keep receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy

The Senate approved Senate Bill 14, which would ban transition-related care for transgender kids. Republicans had previously voted to allow kids currently receiving such care to continue doing so.

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2024 presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas

As of April 3, 2024, six noteworthy candidates are running in the 2024 presidential election, including one Democrat and five Republicans.

Tribune News Service

A $10B natural gas backup power plan advances in Texas Senate

AUSTIN, Texas – A $10 billion fleet of natural gas power plants for emergency use moved forward Monday in the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Texas drops effort to punish Harris County over its law enforcement spending

The fight is the latest skirmish between Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Harris County leaders over whether they “defunded” law enforcement.

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