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U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez takes steps to prevent renaming Boca Chica Beach
A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach's name to reflect its significance to space travel.
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17mTexas Latinos are turning on Trump. That doesn’t mean they’re sold on Democrats.
Latino strategists and voters say this year’s swing is driven by anger at those in power and hinges on individual candidates. Democrats and Republicans alike agree it may not last.
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10mFour key November races could push Texas education board further right
Three conservative Republicans known for compromise on divisive topics did not seek reelection, while a seat representing the Rio Grande Valley could sway in either political direction.
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4mTexas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy
Texas environmental officials disabled an online filing system after watchdog groups raised concerns about the agency issuing permits related to data centers.
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4mTrump administration asks Supreme Court to let Big Bend border wall project resume
The emergency appeal seeks to resume work on the project, which opponents argue is a waste of money due to low illegal immigration in the area and could harm scenic landscapes.
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5mGuatemalan man gets 30 years for role in San Antonio smuggling deaths of 53 migrants
Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco received a 30-year prison sentence in a San Antonio migrant smuggling case that left 53 people dead.