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Remembering a Social Justice Lawyer Extraordinaire

Attorney Jeff Blackburn, a crusader for the innocent, fought injustices across Texas in his improbable, utterly original, and often profane life.

Texas Observer

Nick Saban Not a Fan of SEC’s Proposed Three Opponents for Alabama

With Tennessee, Auburn and LSU slated to be the Crimson Tide’s three permanent opponents under a potential nine-game format, Nick Saban, for one, says the criteria for the decision should be different.

Sports Illustrated

Messy storms roll eastward after slamming Texas, Louisiana

A storm system is marching eastward after spawning likely tornadoes in Texas and Louisiana that damaged homes, a university campus and left thousands without power

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Watch Tesla Cybertruck Vs Tesla Semi Launches Side-By-Side In Texas

The Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup and Tesla Semi all-electric Class 8 semi truck were spotted at the Tesla Giga Texas site.

InsideEVs

Biden administration urges judge to allow latest 'Dreamers' rule - Roll Call

The Biden administration urged a Texas federal judge on Thursday to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Roll Call

Aging state vehicle fleet fuels tens of millions in new money requests by agencies

Many state-owned vehicles are aging past the standards for replacement. Early budget drafts signal that lawmakers are considering funding some $237.6 million in requests for new ones.

The Texas Tribune

These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped

The Texas GOP is pushing a bill that would punish district attorneys who set a policy not to prosecute certain crimes. It comes after many said they wouldn't prosecute abortion cases following Dobbs.

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Here's why it's hard to clean up toxic waste from the East Palestine train derailment

Nearly two million gallons of wastewater and thousands of cubic yards of contaminated soil have already been removed from the site, with more to go. Every aspect of removal is governed by regulations.

WEKU

Californians stranded by snow after storm as tornadoes hit Texas and Louisiana

A ‘once in a generation storm’ is bringing chaos to the US

Evening Standard

A green hydrogen CEO is convinced the Inflation Reduction Act gets the world 5 years closer to net zero

"It is creating a race to the top. It will prod other nations to act."

Fortune

Texas' proposed China property ban softened as bill is decried at state Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 100 people, the vast majority Asian American Texans, decried a bill designed to ban Chinese citizens from owning property in the state.

Tribune News Service

Texas legislative leaders — Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan — jab each other’s priorities in dueling speeches

During dueling speeches to a conservative think tank in Austin, state House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who have a history of animus, split over property tax relief, criminal justice reform and school choice.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party

The censure resolution cites Gonzales’ rejection of a border security proposal by fellow Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, and his support of a bill for same-sex marriage protections and a bipartisan gun safety law.

The Texas Tribune

Texas senators, facing criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land

The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.

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Ted Cruz tries to block new FAA chief despite concerns about agency’s performance

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz continues to take aim at AG Merrick Garland at CPAC

At the conservative political convention, the Texas senator also criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the Ohio train derailment and Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House’s property tax bill calls for $17 billion in cuts, tighter appraisal cap

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s proposal reveals the different roads the Texas House and Senate want to take on property taxes — and the fight that might emerge between the two chambers this session.

Tribune News Service

Texas leads the country in new corporate projects for 11th year

Texas in 2022 topped the rest of the country for new corporate facilities – the 11th year in a row the Lone Star State had headed the annual list.

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Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown inspired by Shaquille Leonard

Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown sees a lot of himself in Colts star Shaquille Leonard.

Tribune News Service

Walmart expanding health clinics to more states including Texas

Walmart is pushing ahead with its in-store health clinics and said Thursday it plans to open 28 more including 18 in Texas’ two largest metro areas.

The Independent UK

Flights into, out of Texas canceled with storms approaching

A storm system that dumped heavy snow in parts of California has moved eastward and is threatening severe weather across the southern Plains

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Tashard Choice turned down Rams’ RBs coaching job

Texas RBs coach Tashard Choice drew interest from the Rams but he turned them down this offseason

USA Today Sports Media Group

3 Texas schools in the lead for 4-star Longview RB Taylor Tatum

While that list includes schools as far away as USC, Oregon and Washington it sounds like Tatum will be staying in-state.

Ballotpedia

Filing deadline passes in Irving, Texas

The filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Irving, Texas, on Feb. 17. Candidates filed for Irving City Council Places 3 and 5, as well as for mayor of Irving. Two of eight city council seats are up for election this year.

Daily Mirror

Passenger describes horror of plane dropping 1,000ft after being hit by lightning

Lufthansa Flight 469 from Austin, Texas, heading to Frankfurt, Germany made a massive descent of about 1,000 feet before an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia

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