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She fled Cuba for asylum – then was snatched from a US immigration courtroom
The Guardian
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July 26, 2025
Jerome traveled a thousand miles from California to El Paso, Texas, so he could accompany Jenny to her immigration hearing. He and his wife had promised to take her after she had fled Cuba last December, after the government there had targeted her...
Back-to-school immunization clinic next week in Graham
The Graham Leader - Texas
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The Texas Department of State Health Services is hosting a free immunization clinic in Graham next week as a final free opportunity before heading back to school. The clinic will be held by appointment Tuesday, Aug. 5 at First United Methodist...
Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady, Colorado’s Travis Hunter named Big 12 Athletes of the Year
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 24, 2025
It’s apropos that hardware is coming Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady’s way after she put the Red Raiders softball team on her back en route to a 2025 NCAA Women’s College World Series appearance. On Thursday morning, the Big 12 announced...
Nick Kurtz’s 4-HR Milestone Puts Him in AL Rookie of the Year Race
BVM Sports
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July 26, 2025
Nick Kurtz, a 22-year-old first baseman for the Athletics, made history by hitting four home runs in a single game against the Houston Astros, becoming the first rookie to achieve this feat in MLB. Recently named AL Player of the Week, Kurtz has...
Texanos en Misión entregan canastas de bendiciones a padres en duelo
Baptist Press - Tennessee
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July 24, 2025
KERR COUNTY, Texas – Tras las inundaciones masivas en la región montañosa de Texas, un buscador encontró cuatro artículos personales con nombres de niños. Estos artículos están siendo devueltos a las familias con un toque especial de los...
Texas teachers can expect pay raises for the 2025-2026 school year
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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July 24, 2025
TEXARKANA, Texas - Thousands of teachers will be heading back to school with more money in their pockets, thanks to a new Texas law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the school funding package into law in early June. The increases will vary based on...
How to watch Women's Football Alliance championship
Sporting News
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July 26, 2025
Coming off big conference title games, the best of the Women's Football Alliance will be on full display for all three championship matches. The St. Louis Slam and D.C. Divas face off for the Pro division championship after two high-scoring...
World’s Largest Planned Parenthood Clinic to Close Due to Lack of Funding
National Catholic Register
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Houston facility was the location of some of the “most horrific” scenes of the undercover videos published by the Center for Medical Progress in 2015. Planned Parenthood has announced the closure of two of its six clinics in the Houston area,...
Houston Opera singer nominated for two Catholic Music Awards
ABC 13 - Texas
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July 24, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Priscilla Salisbury's voice fills a room with joy. A voice she uses as a featured soloist and as a Professor of vocal studies at Lone Star College. This weekend, Priscilla is nominated for two Catholic Music Awards in...
Texas volleyball: Torrey Stafford on preseason player of the year list
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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Texas volleyball newcomer Torrey Stafford was the only Longhorn named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association watch list for the Division I women’s volleyball player of the year award, AVCA officials announced Thursday. Stafford joins 29...
Houston’s first African American burial ground awarded $200K for preservation and maintenance
KPRC - Texas
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July 24, 2025
HOUSTON – Olivewood Cemetery, Houston’s first incorporated African American burial ground, has been awarded a major preservation grant by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic...
Crackdown on Sick Days May Not Sit Well in Texas
95.5 KLAQ - Texas
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July 26, 2025
It's been a while since I've been in school, but I can certainly remember how strict it was when I was absent! I remember my parents being real good about making sure my absence was excused when I was sick; they'd call in to the school and let...
Texarkana early education center to open this year, offer hands on learning
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 24, 2025
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Texarkana ISD is nearly ready to welcome students to the new Paul Lawrence Dunbar Early Education Center for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The $47 million project is made possible by the 2022 Bond package. "We...
Houston attorney accused of defrauding families with false domestic violence relief applications
FOX 26 Houston - Texas
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A Houston family claims they paid $15,000 to an immigration attorney who allegedly filed a false application that led to the father's deportation. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia attended a press conference on the allegation. HOUSTON - A Houston family is...
Analysis: 284 of 370 students at Van Junior High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Tyler Reporter - Texas
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July 28, 2025
Of the 370 students at Van Junior High School in Van, 284 (77%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Tyler Reporter's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to be...
Texas AG Ken Paxton is handing more of his office’s work to costly private lawyers
KABB - Texas
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by Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune Thu, July 24th 2025 at 6:48 AMUpdated Thu, July 24th 2025 at 11:10 AM DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 11: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton...
Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process
FOX 26 Houston - Texas
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One of the big hot button issues for the Texas Special Session got its first hearing on Thursday. Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats AUSTIN, Texas...
Arlington hearing sees strong pushback against redrawing congressional maps
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth - Texas
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Amidst strong public opposition, Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on redrawing congressional maps at President Trump's urging, despite previous claims of "race-blind" maps and concerns about disenfranchising minority voters. ARLINGTON, Texas -...
Texas Tech softball star NiJaree Canady voted Big 12 female AOTY
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Texas
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Exactly one year after shocking the nation and joining the Texas Tech softball team, NiJaree Canady can officially close the book on a historic 365 days, which culminated with yet another award in her honor. Canady was voted the Big 12...
Texas Joins Growing State-by-State AI Regulation in Enacting Comprehensive AI System Law
JD Supra - California
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July 24, 2025
On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law HB 149, the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (“TRAIGA”), becoming the fourth state following Colorado, Utah, and California to pass AI-specific legislation. Set to go into effect on...