Texas has been making headlines recently for a variety of reasons, including a controversial voting rights case involving Crystal Mason, a Houston hospital halting its liver and kidney transplant programs due to manipulated records, and a tragic incident where a semi truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, possibly intentionally. Additionally, the state has been affected by severe weather, with powerful storms hitting parts of the southeastern U.S. and forest fires burning in several drought-stricken areas.
Texas, the second largest state in the U.S. by both area and population, is located in the South Central region of the country. Known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, Texas has a strong economy driven by industries such as energy, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. The state is also recognized for its contributions to music, art, and cuisine. With a unique blend of traditions and modernity, Texas plays a significant role in shaping American politics, economy, and culture.
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The NWS warned scattered showers and thunderstorms "may turn severe" for parts of the Northeast and Ohio Valley this evening.
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Tesla asked its investors to vote again on chief executive Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package — a deal approved by shareholders in 2018, but which was voided by a Delaware court earlie…
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The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas, along with the expansion of an existing site in Austin.
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Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms
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A Houston hospital says it has halted its liver and kidney transplant programs after discovering a doctor manipulated records for liver transplant candidates
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The authorities said that a person driving a semi truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, in what may have been an intentional act.
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Investigators say data from electric Mustang Mach E shows ‘Blue Cruise’ was in use when SUV struck a stopped car in San Antonio
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Google searches for "eyes hurt" spiked during the solar eclipse, especially along the path of totality.
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Worst-ever fire season in 2023 saw 15m hectare burned, eight firefighters killed and 230,000 people evacuated
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The celestial event was visible from Mexico to Maine, and was the first to darken the continent in seven years.
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The next eclipse won't come for 20 years, so people are shelling out for lodging and activities in the path of totality.
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Eclipse enthusiasts are staking out their spots across three countries, fervently hoping for clear skies
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Avian flu has been detected in multiple US states. A food safety expert explained how you should think about meat, dairy, and egg consumption right now.
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Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell don’t think the federal judiciary is doing enough, and each is introducing a bill to address the issue.
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Lizelle Gonzalez says she suffered harm from two nights in jail and being identified as a murder suspect before charges were dropped
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What happened to Crystal Mason in Texas could have broader consequences in chilling people’s willingness to exercise their right to vote.
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The decision in favor of the federal government left in place a trial court injunction while courts determine whether the measure is legal.
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A Texas man says US voters have to choose between two evils, so he's set out to give them an option that reflects how they feel.
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Forest fires were burning in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states fueled by strong winds
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The risk to the public is low, and the milk supply is safe.