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SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025

The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.

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Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

The Texas Tribune

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

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Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate

In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans put up little fight in Henry Cuellar’s race after indictment

Republicans declared the Laredo Democrat a target this year after his indictment, but haven’t spent serious money to unseat him.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

The Texas Tribune

NRCC Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Conspiracy Theorist Targeting Rep. Vicente Gonzalez

The ad, which is part of an $800,000 campaign in the South Texas market, features Ruben Guerrero, a business owner from Brownsville, criticizing Gonzalez [D-McAllen] for prioritizing "sex changes for kids" over focusing on the economy.

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Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads

The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

The Texas Tribune

Authorities seize over 54 pounds of cocaine worth $730,000 at South Texas Port of entry

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said the drugs were found with the help of sniffer dogs and scanning technology at the port, as the cocaine was hidden inside a newer MG5 car, which officers had sent for a closer inspection.

Latin Times

SpaceX stacks 2nd Starship launch tower in Texas (photos)

SpaceX continues to build out its Starbase site in South Texas, recently stacking the tower for a second Starship launch pad at the facility.

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SpaceX refutes reports that its Starship launch pad system polluted Texas waters

SpaceX has strongly refuted a media report claiming the company violated environmental regulations by releasing pollutants related to Starship launches in South Texas.

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What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 4 launch test today?

SpaceX will launch its 4th Starship test flight as early as Thursday (June 6) in what it hopes will be a historic flight of the world's biggest rocket. Here's when it may fly.

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National Republicans target Henry Cuellar’s South Texas seat after indictment

The move is a shift in strategy for Republicans who previously focused on other South Texas races even after federal authorities filed criminal charges against the Democrat.

The Texas Tribune

Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him

Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.

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With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested

Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal.

The Texas Tribune

Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans

The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals.

The Texas Tribune

A South Texas candidate sues his town for records he says will prove his opponent's corruption

Rio Grande City officials called Ediel Barrera’s requests “vague or ambiguous.”

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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket into space on epic 3rd test flight (video)

SpaceX's next-generation Starship megarocket launched on a stunning third-ever test flight today (March 14), somewhat astonishingly completing many of its mission objectives.

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SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket ahead of 3rd test flight (video, photos)

SpaceX recently stacked the two stages of its huge Starship rocket to prep for the vehicle's third-ever liftoff, which may be just a few weeks away.

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SpaceX shows off Super Heavy boosters 'for the next 3' Starship flights (photos)

SpaceX just shared photos of the "megabay" at its Stabase site in South Texas, which is jam-packed with Starship Super Heavy boosters.

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What school principals do is crucial to students’ emotional wellbeing

COVID-19 devastated school learning, especially for marginalised students, but resourceful principals have shown how they can make a difference.

Reuters

Oil production picking up in second-largest U.S. shale field

Oil production in South Texas, home of the second largest U.S. shale field, is expected to rise as much as 4% this year, as higher prices spur more drilling and as U.S. crude exports set new records.

The Texas Tribune

Monica De La Cruz is the first Republican to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District. What will she do with it?

After finally flipping the Democratic district, Monica De La Cruz vowed to “represent all of South Texas” and likely will be influential on border issues.

The Texas Tribune

Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control

The Democratic congressman ousted Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, who had won a special election in June. The race was key to Republican efforts to win over Hispanic voters in South Texas.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's SpaceX Collaborates With T-Mobile To Put An End To Cell Phone 'Dead Zones'

SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) held a joint event at the former's Starbase facility in South Texas on Thursday to announce a technology partnership.

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