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Record High Weekly Measles Cases in U.S. Surpass 2019 Peak

Weekly measles cases in the U.S. hit a record high of 111 for the week of March 30th, surpassing the 2019 peak, with the majority stemming from a large Texas outbreak linked to at least 750 cases, exceeding all previous outbreaks since 2000, resulting in three deaths and higher hospitalization rates...

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Abbott Condemns San Marcos Resolution as Antisemitic, Threatens Funding Cuts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned San Marcos' proposed resolution as antisemitic, citing its failure to condemn Hamas and acknowledge Israeli victims of the October 7th attacks, and threatening to cut funding if the resolution passes.

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Judge Targeted in Doxxing Hoax After Bond Reduction in Texas Teen Stabbing Case

Judge Angela Tucker, who lowered the bond for Karmelo Anthony—the teen accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf—is the target of a doxxing hoax, prompting an FBI investigation alongside the Collin County Sheriff's Office; the Metcalf family also faced swatting incidents.

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Texas Executes Man for 2004 Murder After Failed Appeal

Moisés Sandoval Mendoza, 41, was executed in Texas on April 23, 2025, for the 2004 murder of Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson, 20, after a legal battle where his defense unsuccessfully sought to commute his sentence to life imprisonment due to a prison assault where the aggressor admitted fault; this is the...

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Texas Bills Threaten to Weaken Anti-SLAPP Law, Chilling Free Speech

Texas lawmakers are considering bills that would weaken the state's anti-SLAPP law, the 2011 Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), potentially chilling free speech by making it easier for powerful interests to silence critics through costly lawsuits; the bills would alter attorney's fees and elim...

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Measles-Infected Doctor Treats Patients; HHS Secretary's Endorsement Sparks Outrage

During a Texas measles outbreak, Dr. Ben Edwards treated children while visibly ill with measles, raising concerns about potential transmission. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. later praised Edwards, sparking criticism from public health experts who cited the considerable risk to patients and...

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San Antonio's Fiesta Showcases Mariachi Orgullo's Diverse Cultural Blend

During San Antonio's Fiesta, Churchill High School's Mariachi Orgullo, comprised of students with diverse backgrounds, performed on the River Walk, demonstrating the evolving role of mariachi music and its inclusive nature.

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Texas Teen Found Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide in Fatal School Stabbing

A Texas jury found Caysen Allison not guilty of murder but guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2022 stabbing death of his classmate, Joe Ramirez Jr., at Belton High School; Allison faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine at his June 16 sentencing.

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Texas Measles Outbreak: 650 Cases, Two Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed nearly 900 measles cases in the U.S., with Texas reporting 650 cases, including two deaths among unvaccinated children; the outbreak, the state's largest in 30 years, is linked to low vaccination rates and highlights the contagious natur...

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Texas Bills Threaten to Weaken Anti-SLAPP Law, Chilling Free Speech

Texas lawmakers are considering bills that would weaken the state's anti-SLAPP law, potentially chilling free speech by making it easier for powerful interests to silence critics through costly lawsuits; the bills would change the mandatory awarding of attorney's fees to discretionary, and would eli...

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Musk's Texas Tech Hub: Economic Boom or Urban Sprawl?

Elon Musk is building a corporate campus in Bastrop, Texas, creating jobs but also sparking concerns about rapid urbanization and its effects on this small town. Local reactions are mixed, with some embracing economic growth while others worry about environmental impacts and the preservation of thei...

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Mixed Reactions to Elon Musk's Texas Tech Hub

Elon Musk's companies—X, Boring Company, and SpaceX—are building a new tech hub near Bastrop, Texas, creating mixed reactions among residents due to job opportunities and concerns about rapid growth and environmental impact; a $17.3 million state grant is funding the project, projected to create ove...

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