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Charges Dropped Against Doctor Accused in Transgender Care Data Case

Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a Texas doctor accused of illegally obtaining and sharing patient information concerning transgender care for minors at Texas Children's Hospital; the dismissal follows the Trump administration's rollback of transgender rights and occurred...

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U.S. Body Trade: Investigation Exposes Mishandling of Unclaimed Corpses

An NBC News investigation revealed that the University of North Texas Health Science Center and other institutions mishandled hundreds of unclaimed bodies, causing emotional distress to families and raising concerns about ethical practices and the lack of regulation in the U.S. body trade.

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Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953

In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.

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Texas's Operation Lone Star and the Looming Immigration Crackdown

Texas's Operation Lone Star, spearheaded by Governor Greg Abbott, bused nearly 100,000 migrants to Democratic-led cities, influencing public perception and likely contributing to Donald Trump's reelection; the incoming Trump administration's potential collaboration with Texas signals a significantly...

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Texas Border Counties Shift Red Amidst Immigration Concerns

Texas's 14 border counties that voted Republican in the 2024 election reflect residents' concerns about increased illegal immigration and border security, alongside economic impacts.

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New Texas Gas Storage Facility Bolsters Grid Ahead of Arctic Blast

Texas's new 24 billion cubic foot Trinity Gas Storage facility begins operations, bolstering the state's energy grid ahead of an arctic cold snap; this follows grid improvements and increased generation since 2021's Winter Storm Uri, easing concerns about blackouts despite intermittent renewable ene...

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Texas Lawmakers Challenge Nuclear Waste Facility Siting Near Permian Basin

Texas lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that blocked the construction of a nuclear waste storage facility near the Permian Basin, arguing it poses a national security risk due to its proximity to a major oil and gas producing region; the Supreme Court will hear or...

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Life Sentence for Murder of Audrii Cunningham

Don McDougal, a family friend with a prior child enticement conviction, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River after an Amber Alert was issued on February 15, 2024.

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Texas Solar Farm Leverages Sheep Grazing for Sustainable Land Management

Texas's fifth-largest solar farm, spanning 4,000 acres and generating 900 megawatts, uses roughly 3,000 sheep to maintain its grounds, showcasing the growing trend of solar grazing in the U.S. and providing economic benefits to struggling sheep farmers.

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Appeals Court Partially Strikes Down DACA, Future Uncertain

A federal appeals court partially struck down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, limiting its application in Texas while keeping it largely intact elsewhere, leaving the program's future uncertain and pending Supreme Court review.

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Houston Manhunt Ends After Suspect Kills Deputy During Warrant Service

Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas was fatally shot while serving a warrant in Houston, Texas; the suspect, Robert Lee Davis, was later shot and killed by police.

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Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills

Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.

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