Bernie Tiede, whose murder of a Texas widow was immortalized by Richard Linklater, is suing the state over what he calls its “cruel and unusual” treatment of inmates in hot prisons.
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Michael Lockhart was an eyewitness to a chaotic shooting in Fort Worth's Como neighborhood over the July Fourth holiday that left three people dead and eight wounded.
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After weeks of extreme heat, health officials have reported numerous deaths, while emergency departments across the state are seeing record numbers of people seeking treatment for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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The “Blood Meridian” and “No Country for Old Men” novelist died Tuesday at the age of 89.
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When a honeybee colony becomes overcrowded, the queen and hundreds — or sometimes thousands — of her worker bees abandon the nest in search of a new location with more space and ample resources.
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The state alleges that recipients benefit from using state-funded resources like public education and Medicaid, which places a strain on state funds.
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Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
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John Scott will take over the role as the state’s top attorney following the suspension of Ken Paxton, who was impeached by the Texas House last week.
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The 20 articles of impeachment Paxton could face include constitutional bribery, obstruction of justice, disregard of official duty and misapplication of public resources.
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Refugee Services of Texas, the state’s largest resettlement agency, is shutting down after 45 years. RST made the announcement on Friday.
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At least two dozen families search for help after the EF1 tornado that ripped through the South Texas community on May 13.