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Texas' Abbot orders 'triple-strand' razor wire along the border as he criticizes Kamala Harris' record

The governor had said in a previous post he would consider such an action after Joe Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of "Border Czar" Harris

Latin Times

Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

El Paso is asking Texas for millions of dollars to cover cost of jailing migrants

Authorities have been cracking down on unlawful immigration as part of the state's Operation Lone Star

Latin Times

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Texas GOP leaders paint Harris as a disaster on border security

Everything wrong with border security is the fault of the Democratic vice president, these Republicans say.

The Texas Tribune

After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November

To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.

The Texas Tribune

Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died Friday after 15 terms in the House that included sponsoring the resolution making Juneteenth a holiday.

Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to continue busing migrants to northern cities at RNC

The Republican governor reiterated his support for Donald Trump while bashing President Biden's immigration policies

Latin Times

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Texas Aid Group Challenges Investigation Into Migrant Nonprofits

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley seeks legal protection amid Texas investigation into alleged unlawful activities by border nonprofits.

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Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

The Texas Tribune

Fact-checking Day 3 of the Republican National Convention - Roll Call

Speakers at the Republican convention Wednesday made false or misleading statements about the economy, immigration and foreign policy.

Roll Call

Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For Increased Border Security Measures

Governor Abbott emphasizes border security at RNC, criticizes Biden's policies, highlighting GOP's stance.

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Texas Gov. Abbott Urges More Border Security Measures

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes President Biden's immigration policies and initiates controversial measures to address border security.

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Abbott’s RNC remarks amplify his attack on Biden’s border policies

The Texas governor used his time on the Republican convention stage to praise Trump on border security and to challenge the Democratic president.

The Texas Tribune

Jeff Yass, billionaire school voucher advocate, gives Greg Abbott another $4 million

The donation follows another $6 million Yass gave Abbott in January, which the governor’s campaign said was the largest single donation in Texas history.

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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG

A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border is asking a Texas judge to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants

The Independent UK

Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents

Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

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Houston Outages Expected To Be Resolved Within Two Days

CenterPoint Energy's response to Hurricane Beryl in Texas under scrutiny, highlighting grid resilience concerns and calls for reforms.

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The Independent UK

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be restored by Wednesday

The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday

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Texas Governor Threatens Action Against Centerpoint Energy

Governor Abbott warns CenterPoint Energy to improve storm preparedness post-Hurricane Beryl, addressing power outages and fatalities in Texas.

Latin Times

Hundreds of thousands of Texas residents are still without power a week after Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl may have caused up to $32bn worth of damages and losses in the United States

The Guardian - US

Thousands in Houston still without power amid brutal heatwave after Beryl

Nearly 300,000 residents without electricity as governor gives company until end of month to address outages

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Texas Gov. Threatens Action Against Centerpoint Energy After Hurricane Beryl

Governor Abbott issues warning to CenterPoint Energy over power outages post-Hurricane Beryl in Texas, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and...

The Texas Tribune

Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard

Texas has sent thousands of soldiers to the border as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar initiative Operation Lone Star. No border town has felt their presence more than Eagle Pass.

The Texas Tribune

GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year

The federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel

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