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Texas sues Biden administration over confidential contraception for teens
AUSTIN, Texas — (The Texas Tribune) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced he is suing the Biden administration over a federal contraception program that provides teens birth control without requiring parental consent. The Title X program has long been the only way minors in Texas can access confidential contraception, but since a court ruling in 2022, Texas providers have been required to get parental sign-off.
Harris to attend funeral of longtime friend and sorority sister Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to Houston on Thursday to attend funeral services for longtime Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, who died this month after a battle with cancer, according to an official who shared the details first with NBC News. The official from Harris’ office said Harris and...
3 out of 9 human cases of West Nile virus in Texas have more severe form of the disease
Three of the nine reported human cases of West Nile virus have had the more severe form of the disease, also known as West Nile neuroinvasive disease, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Governor Abbott holding Small Business Summit in Plainview, Aug. 8
AUSTIN, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.
As nerves fray, Railroad Commission to investigate Snyder quakes for fracking connection
SNYDER — With over 60 earthquakes in one week, nerves are beginning to shake nearly as much as the buildings in Scurry County. “You know, we've had (quakes) as long as I think time's been recorded here, as long as we've had people here” said county Judge Dan Hicks on Friday. “But we don't know of any that were this intense.” ...
Take a look inside the plane that carried alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada
Law enforcement took Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, into custody Thursday, July 25, on the tarmac of Doña Ana County International Jetport in New Mexico, where El Paso's wealthiest residents keep their private planes, according to a report from USA Today. Zambada founded the Sinaloa Cartel along with now-jailed drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman. ...
Dream internship: Earn $100 an hour at Mutts Canine Cantina
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Mutts Canine Cantina is offering a unique internship opportunity that pays $100 an hour!. The selected intern will work Fridays and Saturdays for four hours each day over two weekends. Applicants must be 18 or older and submit a video showcasing their love for dogs to the Mutts Canine Cantina Instagram page.
El Paso lightweight boxer Stephanie Han wins WBA Intercontinental title by unanimous decision
In the biggest test of her professional boxing career, El Paso lightweight Stephanie Han came up with her grittiest performance. With a partisan crowd cheering her on late Saturday night at the El Paso County Coliseum and with a cut over her right eye that she suffered in the opening round, Han...
Brownsville duo’s paletas finalists in H-E-B’s Texas Best
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Brownsville ice cream shop was named a finalist for H-E-B’s 11th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, which searches for the best state-made products. La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar was announced top 10 finalist out of more than 470 submissions from entrepreneurs...
North Texas church announces departure of lead pastor for "inappropriate" actions in vague sermon
ARGYLE, Texas — During a sermon Sunday, Cross Timbers Church announced the resignation of lead pastor Josiah Anthony. Elder John Chalk addressed the change in broad terms, mostly reading from a written statement addressing Anthony's resignation from the church. The church has since removed a recording of the sermon from its Facebook page.
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