Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction in case against Texas over floating barriers in Rio Grande
The Justice Department is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against Texas over its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande, according to a Wednesday court filing, in an attempt to put the case on a fast track.
1970-01-01 08:00
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.
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Shohei Ohtani trade rumors live tracker: Every update so far
Will the Los Angeles Angels send Shohei Ohtani to a new team by the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline? Here's every update and rumor regarding this potential move.The 2023 season was an important one for the Los Angeles Angels. That's because this was the final year that two-way superstar Shoh...
1970-01-01 08:00
Publishers, booksellers sue Texas over public school book ban
By Joseph Ax A coalition of booksellers, authors and publishers has sued Texas seeking to block a new
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat
With no air conditioning, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.
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College football analyst warns Oklahoma that Texas is doing better prep for SEC
One college football analyst things Texas is doing a better job of preparing for the SEC than Oklahoma and warned the Sooners of a rude awakening.Oklahoma and Texas may be focused on getting ready for the 2023 college football season but this whole season carries with it an undercurrent of chang...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: 3 ideal trade suitors for Pirates closer David Bednar
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly listening to trade offers for closer David Bednar. Here are three ideal landing spots for the veteran reliever.The Pittsburgh Pirates started the year with such promise, sitting near the top of the NL Central standings. That then gave the team incentive to s...
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas governor to defy DOJ request to remove floating barriers in Rio Grande: 'Texas will see you in court, Mr. President'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will not be ordering floating barriers to be removed from the Rio Grande, in defiance of the US Department of Justice.
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Customs officials seize cheese wheels filled with cocaine at Texas border
When customs officials encountered a pickup truck transporting four large wheels of cheese from Mexico into the Presidio Port of entry in Texas Thursday, they had a hunch something was off.
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Texas A&M University president resigns following controversy over failed plans to hire journalism professor
Texas A&M University president M. Katherine Banks resigned Thursday amid controversy over the school's failed attempt to hire a new professor to lead its journalism program.
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Human remains discovered inside luggage found on property outside of San Antonio
Local sheriffs are investigating after they discovered human remains inside luggage on a property in a rural area outside San Antonio.
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