A federal court in El Paso ruled that the redistricting backed by Trump and Republicans to reshape the map for the 2026 midterms illegally minimized the voting power of minorities.
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It's trendy in some circles to replace drinking with consuming cannabis. But can it help people with a drinking problem cut back? Scientists set up a bar in the lab to find out.
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The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S.
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Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed the necessary paperwork to enter the 2026 race. The Republican first declared his intentions to run earlier this year.
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After a crackdown on non-standard roadway markings at the federal and state level, the City of Lubbock will be removing public art from several crosswalks, including those paying tribute to Buddy Holly. City officials see the impact in Lubbock as a side-effect of lawmakers' attempts to target "political messaging" in major cities.
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The U.S. House Budget Committee chairman announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026, just days after his office reported an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of Regina Santos-Aviles, a congressional staffer for U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, a suicide by self-immolation.
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