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Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills
Odessa American - Texas
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August 22, 2025
By Colleen DeGuzman and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Shelley Hall, like any excited expecting parent, already had a name picked out for her daughter and had her sonograms posted on her fridge. But at Hall’s 10-week prenatal appointment last...
UH-Victoria campus moves to Texas A&M University System
KBTX - Texas
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August 23, 2025
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Starting this school year, the University of Houston-Victoria campus will be moving into the Texas A&M University System. It will be rebranded as Texas A&M-Victoria on September 1st. KBTX caught up with State Senator Lois...
Engineer develops groundbreaking method to control bacteria: 'Guiding the bacteria to behave with purpose'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 22, 2025
Researchers from a couple of American universities are corralling bacteria with shear force, giving the tiny organisms renewed purpose. As a result, biodegradable bacterial cellulose can be transformed into a substance that has the potential to...
Texas on high alert as flesh-eating parasite raises fears among cattle industry
KCEN 6 - Texas
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August 22, 2025
A parasite that eats live flesh has resurfaced near Texas, sparking fears for ranchers, pets and the cattle industry. WACO, Texas — A flesh-eating parasite eradicated from Texas decades ago is now threatening to return, with the deadly New World...
Houston County judge claims faulty ag equipment killed his son
WTVY - Alabama
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August 22, 2025
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Houston County District Judge Benjamin Lewis claims faulty farm equipment is to blame for his son’s death last year. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, he alleged that a malfunctioning hay baler gate crushed 20-year-old Weston...
New Developments in Residential Solar Energy (And They Are Not Good)
National Law Review
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August 22, 2025
Introduction For many years, the residential solar industry experienced substantial growth precipitated by numerous factors including (i) attractive borrowing costs; (ii) governmental policies and incentives at the federal and state levels,...
Houston Gaines highlights VP Vance visit and bipartisan engagement in recent tweets
Athens Reporter - Georgia
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August 22, 2025
Houston Gaines, a Republican member of the Georgia State House representing the 120th District since 2023, recently posted a series of tweets highlighting political events and visits in Georgia.On August 20, 2025, Gaines posted a brief message: "...
Texas Regulator Rejects Auditor's Findings of Lax Oversight
Energy Intelligence
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August 22, 2025
Texas regulators are pushing back on a scathing new report accusing them of failing to properly oversee the oil and gas industry’s efforts to "winterize" their operations to prevent another catastrophic grid collapse.
Tyson Helton: WKU Prepped for Tough Challenge Against Sam Houston
BVM Sports
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August 22, 2025
Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton is eager for his team to transition from practice to the season opener against Sam Houston. He highlights the significant roster changes since last year's first game, noting only one returning offensive...
Former Abilene City Councilman, Jay Hardaway, announces for Texas House District 71
KTXS - Texas
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ABILENE, Texas — Jay Hardaway has announced his candidacy for Texas House District 71. Hardaway is a former member of the Abilene City Council and has worked in a multi-generation family business, as well as serving in senior positions for elected...
Spring Klein Flowers Expands Funeral Flowers Services And Community Partnerships In Spring, Texas
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Spring Klein Flowers"Spring Klein Flowers, a family-owned business serving the Spring, Texas community for over 50 years, has expanded its floral services and formed new partnerships with local venues. Marking a milestone of...
Higher gas prices fuel frustration for Texas drivers amid rising costs
KXVA - Texas
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San Angelo drivers weigh in on the rising cost of fuel. SAN ANGELO, Texas — According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the price of gasoline is 11 cents higher across the state of Texas since the week of Aug. 11, averaging out to...
El Paso police probe industrial accident death at Jobe facility on Thursday
KDBC - Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police are investigating a death in an industrial accident that happened at the Jobe facility in Northeast El Paso on Thursday. Officials said they found a man deceased around 6 p.m. at the site located at...
Ronny Jackson voices support for intelligence reforms and court ruling favoring Texas interests
Amarillo Gazette - Texas
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August 22, 2025
Ronny Jackson, U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 13th district since 2021, posted a series of statements on his Twitter account expressing support for recent federal actions and court decisions affecting national security, military policy, and...
World News | Ambassador Kwatra Discusses Energy Security Concerns, Growing Hydrocarbon Partnership with US Lawmakers Amid Tariff Tensions
Latestly
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August 23, 2025
Washington DC [US], August 23 (ANI): Ambassador of India to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Friday engaged in productive discussions with US lawmakers to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries after President Donald Trump imposed...
Construction on Everhart Road and SPID begins Monday
KIII - Texas
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Construction on water line improvements at South Padre Island Drive and Everhart Road is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 25. The work will be completed in three phases with an estimated completion date of March 2026,...
Southwest Freeway seeing updates, facelift ahead of Houston hosting World Cup
KPRC - Texas
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August 22, 2025
HOUSTON – If your commute takes you along the Southwest Freeway, your drive is about to get smoother and even a little better looking. There are two projects underway on the freeway, which is one of Houston’s busiest highways. A paving project is...
Texas Has No Reservations About Settling with Booking Holdings Over Alleged Travel Junk Fees
JD Supra - California
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August 22, 2025
Texas AG Ken Paxton reached a $9.5 million settlement with Booking Holdings Inc.—the parent company of travel platforms like Booking.com, Priceline.com, and Kayak.com—to resolve allegations that the company deceptively marketed hotel room prices...
Texas AG Pours Out a Win as Kellogg’s Agrees to Remove Artificial Dyes from Cereals
JD Supra - California
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August 22, 2025
Texas AG Ken Paxton settled with WK Kellogg Co. (Kellogg’s) to resolve allegations that the company misrepresented whether its products contained artificial dyes and preservatives in violation of state consumer protection laws.... By: Cozen O'Connor
Houston Loses 30,500 Jobs in July, but Year-Over-Year Growth Remains Strong
Que Onda - Texas
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August 22, 2025
Houston’s job market took a sharp seasonal dip in July, shedding 30,500 positions, but long-term growth remains steady with more than 62,000 jobs added over the past year, according to new state workforce data. The Texas Workforce Commission...