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Thousands without power and schools closed as winter storm hits southern US

Ice, sleet and snow lingered across much of the southern US as thousands in Texas endured freezing temperatures with no power. A warming trend is forecast to bring relief from the deadly storm. More than 390,000 customers in Texas were without powe

Irish Mirror

Looming court rulings to decide future of abortion pills

Medication abortion, which accounts for more than half of all abortions in the United States, has become more common since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion this summer.

Tribune News Service

Texas snow storm leaves six dead and 340,000 without power in -20C deep freeze

Thousands of flights across Texas, US, have been cancelled as wintry conditions have left many businesses and homes without power as weather warnings remain place ahead of the weekend

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Winter storm lingers in southern US, but relief is forecast

A mess of ice, sleet and snow is lingering across much of the southern U.S. as thousands in Texas endure freezing temperatures with no power

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Texas Legislature gears up to tackle long-standing and fresh issues in public education. Here’s what you need to know.

Lawmakers are looking at ways to keep teachers in the profession, make schools safer, give parents money for private schooling and censor conversations about sex and gender.

The Texas Tribune

Critics say state tax break helps petrochemical companies and hurts public schools

In December, legislators killed a controversial tax abatement program known as Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Football Schedule 2023: Analysis, Breakdown, 3 Things To Know

Texas football schedule 2023 analysis, breakdown, 3 things to know

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Texas Tech Football Schedule 2023: Analysis, Breakdown, 3 Things To Know

Texas Tech football schedule 2023 analysis, breakdown, 3 things to know

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Death row inmate Wesley Ruiz says 'I'm ready to fly' in last words before execution

Wesley Ruiz, was executed in Texas for the 2007 murder of a Dallas police officer and in his final words he told his family "don't worry about me, I'm ready to fly"

Daily Mirror

Do Georgia voter challenges amount to intimidation? Judge to decide

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A federal judge questioned Wednesday whether sweeping challenges to the eligibility of hundreds of thousands of Georgia voters amounted to voter intimidation by Texas-based True the Vote, a conservative organization that has promoted unproven claims of election fraud.

Tribune News Service

Wesley Ruiz execution: Man who killed cop put to death despite 'racist jury' appeal

Wesley Ruiz, 43, who shot and killed Dallas policeman Mark Nix in 2007, has been executed in Texas as a battle continues to rage in the state about the ability to use out of date drugs for lethal injections

Daily Mirror

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis headed for Greg Abbott’s Texas turf to headline GOP fundraisers

DALLAS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely considered a top 2024 presidential contender, is headed to Texas next month to headline two local Republican Party fundraising dinners.

Tribune News Service

Environmental advocates push feds to investigate Texas’ enforcement of water quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to investigate allegations that the state is failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Environmentalists say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s system of issuing permits has made it too easy for industries to contaminate rivers, lakes and estuaries.

The Texas Tribune

UCF Football Schedule 2023: Analysis, Breakdown, 3 Things To Know

UCF football schedule 2023 analysis, breakdown, 3 things to know

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How Kyle Rittenhouse went from killing protesters in Kenosha to becoming a right-wing influencer

Kyle Rittenhouse shot three people at a 2020 racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A new lawsuit from one of his victims’ families claims he’s now profiting off his infamy, Josh Marcus reports

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New House GOP majority takes aim at Biden administration border policies

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday launched the opening salvo in what is sure to be many hearings related to the southwest border this year.

The Texas Tribune

Company that wants to build oilfield dump in East Texas gave $53,750 in campaign donations to regulators

McBride Operating LLC and its owner, Joseph McBride, contributed to the political campaigns of the three commissioners on the Texas Railroad Commission now considering his request.

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Texas tax break starves public schools

In December, legislators killed a controversial abatement program, Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades

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Chicago family files federal lawsuit following separation at border

Nearly five years after being separated at the U.S. border along Texas, a Chicago father and son have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to hold the government accountable for what happened to them.

The Texas Tribune

Potential 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls headed to Austin for retreat with donors

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are helping host the event at the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa.

The Texas Tribune

Austin doesn’t know when it’ll fully restore power as hundreds of thousands of Texans remain in the cold

Close to 325,000 electricity customers statewide lacked power Thursday evening. Austin’s main power provider said it can no longer promise full restoration by 6 p.m. Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Rodney Terry Has Been Exactly What Texas Needs Amid Tumult

Chris Beard’s arrest and subsequent firing rocked the Longhorns, but their interim coach has steadied a season that remains with high hopes.

The Conversation

A Black history primer on African Americans' fight for equality – 5 essential reads

As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to legitimize the study of African American history and culture.

The Independent UK

Winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions

Forecasters say bands of sleet already blamed for three deaths are causing dangerous conditions for a third day in several Southern states

The Texas Tribune

Ron DeSantis to visit Texas to help Republicans in Harris and Dallas counties raise money

The news of DeSantis’ visit comes as speculation continues to mount that he could make a 2024 presidential bid against former President Donald Trump, who is already running.

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