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16.06.2023 / 06:16

Dozens of migrants from Texas arrive in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - Dozens of migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles Wednesday, with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott taking credit for the drop off. Two buses dropped off about 40 people at St.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Trans pride flags flutter in the wind at a gathering to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2017 at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, California.

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border

RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin is joining the list of Republican governors sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.Youngkin announced Wednesday that in response to a request from Texas Gov.

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Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Gov. Greg Abbott coming to Allen Sunday

ALLEN, Texas - Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he will be in Allen on Sunday as the city deals with the deadly mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets earlier this weekend.8 victims were killed, and 7 others were injured by a gunman at the outdoor mall on Saturday afternoon. A vigil will be held for the victims and community on Sunday.Speaking publicly for the first time since the tragedy, Gov. Abbott discussed the shooting with FOX's Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday."Obviosuly, this is just devastating.

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Allen Premium Outlet Shooting: Leaders, celebrities react to deadly shooting

ALLEN, Texas - After the tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon many leaders and politicians issued statements sharing their concerns and sentiments.READ MORE: Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Shooter 'neutralized,' fatalities confirmed with at least 9 hospitalizedWARNING: Some statements contain foul languageTexas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement shortly after the shooting."Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy," said Governor Abbott.

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Texas police arrest man accused of killing 5 neighbours after 4-day manhunt

killing five neighbors ended Tuesday not far from the site of the shooting when authorities, acting on a tip, said they found the suspect hiding underneath a pile of laundry in the closet of a house.Francisco Oropeza, 38, was captured without incident near Houston and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from his home in the rural town of Cleveland, where authorities say he went next door and shot his neighbors with an AR-style rifle after some of them had asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because it was keeping a baby awake.“They can rest easy now, because he is behind bars,” San Jacinto County Greg Capers said of the families of the victims. “He will live out his life behind bars for killing those five.”The arrest happened near Conroe, ending what had become a widening dragnet that had grown to more than 250 people from multiple jurisdictions.

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California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Drivers along South Congress may notice a new pro-abortion billboard up, courtesy of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.The billboard, which is up just south of Stassney Lane in South Austin, features a woman sitting with her arms crossed over her knees, looking at the words "Need an abortion? California is ready to help." The billboard also features California's abortion resources website as well as a Bible quote saying "Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commitment than these."The billboard states it is paid for by Gov.

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Delaware readies for possible plane full of migrants being sent from Texas

GEORGETOWN, De. - A small Delaware airport was flooded on Tuesday with state leaders and local non-profit organizations in preparation for a possible plane full of migrants being sent from Texas. Delaware Costal Airport in Georgetown was reportedly the latest destination for migrants being shipped by southern Republican governors to northern Blue states. This comes just days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent two buses with about 100 migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris' residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington D.C.Some who were at the airport on Tuesday believe that the sending migrants northbound is part of a political stunt being carried out by Republican leaders ahead of the midterm elections. MORE ON IMMIGRATION"They’re using our people for political stunts, It’s just sad and tragic," Rossana Arteaga-Lopenza from non-profit Casa de Venezuela Delaware told FOX 29. Earlier this year, Abbott announced new directives as part of the state's border security efforts, including an order that directs the Texas Division of Emergency Management to charter buses of migrants to Washington D.C. Philadelphia officials began preparing to receive buses of migrants if Abbott targeted the city, but Delaware, where President Joe Biden grew up and attended college, looks to be the next destination.The normally quiet runway at Delaware Costal Airport was abuzz on Tuesday amid reports of a possible plane full of migrants from Texas.

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2 buses of migrants arrive outside VP Harris’s residence at the Naval Observatory in DC: FOX News

WASHINGTON - FOX News reports two buses of migrants arrived Thursday morning outside Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.Approximately 100 migrants, mainly from Venezuela, arrived just before 7 a.m. from the Del Rio, Texas area and off-loaded near the Naval Observatory’s main guard gate.

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Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'

CHICAGO - Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.The Republican governor announced Wednesday that Chicago — along with Washington D.C.

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Texas mass shooting victims, families join March for Our Lives rally to demand action on gun safety

AUSTIN, Texas - March for Our Lives is again gathering at the steps of the Texas State Capitol demanding action on gun safety in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting.The organization is rallying with the parents whose children were killed in the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School, as well as survivors from the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School and youth activists from across Texas.The rally is to urge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session immediately and to raise the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 to 21. "Three months since the horrifying and preventable tragedy at Robb Elementary School, Governor Abbott still hasn’t taken action to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence," said the organization in a release.

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NYC officials claim Texas using wristbands to barcode migrants bused to city

NEW YORK - Five buses carrying a total of 223 migrants and asylum seekers from Texas arrived at the Port Authority Terminal on Thursday, just a day after 237 asylum seekers arrived, setting a record for the most migrants to make their way to New York City in a single day.City officials say that over 7,000 migrants are now in shelters across the city. New York City officials have expressed concerns that some of the migrants who have arrived were wearing bracelets with barcodes on them."Governor Abbott is now bar-coding asylum seekers," said Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. "Yesterday we witnessed how they were scanning and removing barcodes from asylum seekers as they were arriving.

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Beto O'Rourke curses at heckler who laughed while he discussed Uvalde shooting during campaign stop

MINERAL WELLS, Texas - Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke snapped back at a heckler who laughed while he talked about the school shooting in Uvalde.During a campaign stop in Mineral Falls, O'Rourke described the weapon used by the Robb Elementary School shooter as a weapon "originally designed for use on the battlefields" when the man started to laugh."It may be funny to you, m*********er, but it's not funny to me, okay?" O'Rourke responded.The Democratic candidate received a standing ovation from his supporters.RELATED: Uvalde, Texas school shooting body cam footage releasedShortly after his speech, O'Rourke tweeted, "Nothing more serious to me than getting justice for the families in Uvalde and stopping this from ever happening again."19 children and two teachers were killed in the Uvalde shooting in May.O'Rourke confronted Governor Greg Abbott at a press conference following the shooting, saying the governor hadn't done enough to prevent mass shootings."The time to stop the next shooting is right now, and you’re doing nothing," O'Rourke said.RELATED: Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting press conference: ‘You’re doing nothing’A recent YouGov poll shows Abbott leading O'Rourke by 5 points in November's governor race.

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Trucking company says 18-wheeler with 51 dead migrants inside was 'cloned' by human smugglers

DALLAS - Newly-revealed details show how the smugglers who drove migrants into Texas likely pretended to be drivers for a legitimate company.The death toll has now climbed to 51 after dozens of migrants were found dead inside of a hot 18-wheeler near San Antonio Monday afternoon.Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak Wednesday afternoon about the discovery of smuggled migrants found dead in an 18-wheeler.It's unclear if he'll provide answers about how that truck got across the border and whether the migrants were in the truck prior to crossing.It turns out the smugglers may have been using a technique where the smuggling truck was masked as a legitimate freight truck.The abandoned 18-wheeler was first noticed by a city worker Monday evening when they heard a cry for help. LATEST: Death toll rises to 51 after migrants found in abandoned tractor-trailer in TexasInside, there was a horrible discovery: 51 undocumented migrants dead in what’s likely the deadliest tragedy involving migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico.The driver of the truck and two others were arrested, according to Congressman Henry Cuellar, who represents the area.Texas Department of Transportation numbers emblazoned on the side of the truck link it to a small company in the Rio Grande Valley.

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46 migrants found dead inside truck trailer in San Antonio, Texas: officials

migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer on a remote back road in rural San Antonio on Monday, according to Texas law enforcement officials.Sixteen others, including four children, were found alive and taken to hospitals with heat-related illnesses, police and medical officials told a news conference.“They were suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion,” said Fire Chief Charles Hood. “It was a refrigerated tractor-trailer, but there was no visible working AC unit on that rig.”No children were among those found deceased, the officials said.The discovery is among the worst instances of migrant deaths in recent history, and comes amid a rise in illegal migration into the U.S.

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative hearing on mass shootings, excludes gun control as solution

AUSTIN, Texas - Following the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has called on state lawmakers in a letter to find solutions to prevent future massacres. In the letter, Abbott details a list of areas to focus on for potential solutions to the problem of mass shootings but gun control was left out. "As Texans mourn the tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last week, we as a State must reassess the twin issues of school safety and mass violence.

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Texas has some of the least restrictive gun laws. But here’s what the state does restrict

After the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead on Wednesday, calls for tighter gun laws have been roaring across U.S. and beyond.

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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick cancels NRA convention appearance

(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) HOUSTON - Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick canceled an appearance at the National Rifle Association convention in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde this week."After prayerful consideration and discussion with NRA officials, I have decided not to speak at the NRA breakfast this morning," Lt.

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Local community meets to discuss mental health resources after Texas school shooting

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Members of a Montgomery County community gathered Wednesday to discuss mental health in the wake of a shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed 21 people, including 19 children. "It hit home today, especially what happen in Texas and what happened earlier in the month in Buffalo, it's a tough time," Tony Darden said. Authorities say Salvador Ramos, 18, shot his 66-year-old grandmother in the face at their Uvalde home, then fled in her truck as she summoned help, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Public Safety Director Steve McCraw and other officials.A short distance away, Ramos crashed the truck outside the school, got out with a rifle and approached a back door, officials said.

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Everything we know so far about the Texas mass school shooting

Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.The school has only 575 studentsfrom grades two to four, which typically includes children aged seven to ten. Among kids of this age group, guns have become the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new reportpublished in the New England Journal of Medicine.Here’s what we know so far.In the days before the incident, the shooter seemingly hinted online about the violent attack he was about to commit.The shooter is a resident of the small town of Uvalde, 135 kilometers west of San Antonio, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting press conference: ‘You’re doing nothing’

AUSTIN, Texas - During Wednesday’s press conference on the Texas school shooting, Beto O’Rourke interrupted Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials. "You’re doing nothing," O’Rourke stood up shouting, moments after Abbott finished speaking.

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Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting: How to help, where to donate blood

UVALDE, Texas - The United States is still in shock following the mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Many are wondering what they can do to can help the community of Uvalde. The shooting left 19 children and two adults dead on Tuesday.

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Texas school shooting: 18 children, 2 adults dead

UVALDE, Texas - A shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas left 18 children and two adults dead on Tuesday. Governor Greg Abbott later said authorities killed the 18-year-old gunman.The suspect, identified by Abbott as Salvadore Romas, entered Robb Elementary School after abandoning his vehicle with a handgun and possibly a rifle. "He shot and killed, horrifically, incomprehensibly, 14 students and killed a teacher," the governor said in a news conference. RELATED: Who is Salvador Romas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspectUvalde Consolidated Independent School District Chief of Police Pete Arredondo said at a news conference that the gunman acted alone.Authorities add that many of the victims were in the second through fourth grades. Police say the gunman who killed several students acted alone and is now dead.Thirteen children were taken by ambulance or bus to Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio, officials with the hospital said. Another hospital, University Hospital in San Antonio, said a 66-year-old woman was in critical condition.President Joe Biden issued a proclamation, ordering flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims.

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At least 15 dead after shooting at Texas elementary school: governor

shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said.Abbott said the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old, believed to be from Uvalde also died.“He shot and killed horrifically, incomprehensibly, 14 students and killed a teacher.

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Texas school shooting: 14 students and 1 teacher dead, suspected gunman killed

UVALDE, Texas - A shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas left 14 children and one teacher dead on Tuesday. Governor Greg Abbott later said authorities killed the 18-year-old gunman.The suspect, identified by Abbott as Salvadore Ramas, entered Robb Elementary School after abandoning his vehicle with a handgun and possibly a rifle. "He shot and killed, horrifically, incomprehensibly, 14 students and killed a teacher," the governor said in a news conference. RELATED: Who is Salvador Ramas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspectUvalde Consolidated Independent School District Chief of Police Pete Arredondo said at a news conference that the gunman acted alone.Authorities add that many of the victims were in the second through fourth grades. Police say the gunman who killed several students acted alone and is now dead.Thirteen children were taken by ambulance or bus to Uvalde Memorial Hospital after an active shooter was reported at the school in Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio, officials with the hospital said. Another hospital, University Hospital in San Antonio, said a 66-year-old woman was in critical condition.RELATED: Texas school shooting: Lawmakers, others react to latest case of mass gun violenceTexas Gov.

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Who is Salvador Romas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspect

UVALDE, Texas - Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 85 miles west of San Antonio.Abbott identified the suspect as Salvador Romas, a Uvalde resident and was likely killed by responding officers but that the events were still being investigated.Two police officers were shot and wounded but were expected to survive, Abbott said. "Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde.

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Texas school shooting: Lawmakers, others react to latest case of mass gun violence

killed 15 people Tuesday at an elementary school in Texas, authorities said. The victims included 14 children and one teacher.

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Who is Salvador Ramas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspect

UVALDE, Texas - Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 85 miles west of San Antonio.Abbott identified the suspect as Salvador Ramas, a Uvalde resident and was likely killed by responding officers but that the events were still being investigated.READ MORE: Texas school shooting: 14 students and teacher dead, suspected gunman killedUvalde is home to about 16,000 people and is the seat of government for Uvalde County.

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Trump slated to speak at NRA's first annual meeting since pandemic

File: President Donald Trump gestures to guests at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits on April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump will speak at the main political event for the National Rifle Association’s first annual meeting since a hiatus during the pandemic. "It is truly an honor to have President Trump address NRA members for the sixth time at our 2022 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Houston," NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre told Fox News Digital on Thursday. "President Trump delivered on his promises by appointing judges who respect and value the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in doing so helped ensure the freedom of generations of Americans."It is the NRA's 151st annual meeting and will be held in Houston over Memorial Day weekend, from May 27-29 at the George R.

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Body of Texas Army National Guard soldier found

missing Texas Army National Guard soldier has been found, according to FOX News correspondent Bill Melugin.22-year-old Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans of Arlington went missing while trying to rescue migrants in a river at the state’s border with Mexico, Texas officials said Thursday. The area he went missing in is a section of the river known for strong currents.Though Evans removed his body armor before entering the Rio Grande, he did not resurface. Evans was assigned to Operation Lone Star, Gov.

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Global National: April 17

In our top story: Mariupol, Ukraine is on the brink of falling to Russia, which would mark the first major victory for Russian forces in nearly two months of war. Redmond Shannon reports on the latest in the war. Even as Russia has become increasingly isolated as its invasion of Ukraine continues, one ally that has been steadfast in its support is Belarus.

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First Texas bus drops off migrants blocks from U.S. Capitol in DC

WASHINGTON - A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherAbbott announced last week that he was directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to transport migrants released from federal custody in Texas to the nation’s capital and other locations outside his state.The bus pulled up at approximately 8 a.m.

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Abbott: Texas will charter buses of illegal immigrants to DC

WESLACO, Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced new directives as part of the state's border security efforts Wednesday afternoon.Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to instate a zero-tolerance policy for "unsafe" vehicles which may also possibly smuggling migrants. To enforce this, DPS will be conducting enhanced safety inspections of these vehicles as they cross the border into Texas starting at 4 p.m.

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Dramatic video shows Texas troopers, Border Patrol rescuing smuggled woman from burning car

Texas troopers and Border Patrol agents rescued a woman who had been smuggled across the border, and was trapped in a duffel bag, from a burning car.Agents had started the pursuit of a human smuggler on March 24 near Laredo, Texas. The pursuit was soon joined by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).The smuggler crashed the car, which immediately caught on fire, and bailed out of the car.RELATED: COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border to end May 23He was then immediately apprehended by troopers, and told them that there was a woman who had been smuggled in the back of the car.

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Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

WASHINGTON - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.Lesser known than 2024 presidential prospects Florida Gov.

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Texas primary 2022: What to know as 1st midterm election kicks off

AUSTIN, Texas - Texans head to the polls on Tuesday as the Lone Star State kicks off the 2022 midterm election season, picking their nominees for governor, attorney general, congressional seats and more.With the next state primaries not coming until May, Texas will be far ahead in offering the first glimpse of just how far to the right the Republican Party will shift in a state where many in the party have already tightened their embrace of former President Donald Trump. It will also preview what messages are sticking for Democrats.Incumbent Republican Gov.

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Abbott directs DFPS to investigate "abusive" gender-transitioning procedures on Texas children

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate reported instances of "abusive gender-transitioning procedures" done on Texas children.Abbott sent a letter to DFPS earlier this week saying the law "imposes a duty on DFPS to investigate the parents of children subjected to gender-transitioning procedures, and on other state agencies to investigate licensed facilities where such procedures may occur."The letter comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a formal opinion concluding that "performing certain ‘sex-change' procedures on children, and prescribing puberty-blockers to them, is 'child abuse’ under Texas law."Abbott's letter also states that Texas law imposes reporting requirements on licensed professionals with direct contact with children, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, and criminal penalties for failing to report abuse. In August 2021, Abbott had previously directed DFPS to issue a determination on whether gender reassignment surgery constituted as child abuse.In a letter to the governor, Commissioner Jaime Masters determined that "genital mutation of a child through reassignment surgery" constitutes child abuse because it may cause "a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury to the child"."Genital mutilation of a child through reassignment surgery is child abuse," reads Commissioner Masters' letter.

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Texas experiencing most significant icing event in decades, governor says

AUSTIN, Texas - About 70,000 Texans are without power Thursday as the state sees significant icing across mainly northern parts of the state."We are dealing with one of the most significant icing events that we’ve had in the state of Texas in at least several decades," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference at the State Operations Center.A winter storm that spans nearly 3,000 miles across the U.S.

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Texas law aims to protect dogs from weather extremes

in Texas aims to protect man’s best friend from extreme temperatures, inclement weather and standing water when they’re outside in the elements.The ‘Safe Outdoor Dogs Act’ was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott last October and went into effect on Jan.

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Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd

A mural of George Floyd painted on the side of Cup Foods at the intersection where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov.

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Texan on hunting trip in Tennessee helped search for survivors following tornado

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US COVID-19 mandates still a battle; Moderna to request booster

Across the country, states and school districts continue to be battlegrounds for ideological arguments for and against COVID-19 mandates, including mask mandates and vaccine requirements, and vaccine maker Moderna this week will request approval of a booster dose of its vaccine.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3 at the Texas Capitol.

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Southwest Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order

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Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.If allowed to remain in force, the law would be the most dramatic restriction on abortion rights in the United States since the high court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion across the country in 1973.The Texas law, signed by Republican Gov.

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A High School Student Shares How She Feels About In-Person Classes In The Midst Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

In this Keeping It Z column piece, writer Payton Wilson talks about learning in-person in Texas. As a high school senior in Richmond, Texas, my concern about heading back to school has heightened, considering Texas governor Greg Abbott’s position that Texas schools don’t need masks or social distancing mandates.

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A High School Student Shares How She Feels About In-Person Classes In The Midst Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated

RICHMOND, Texas - Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls has become one of the latest officials to test positive for COVID-19, he confirmed Saturday. RELATED: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19The former Fort Bend Co.

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