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David Richardson, who had no background in emergency management when he was appointed in May, served just six months in the job. -
This comes about a month after President Donald Trump claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism in children, despite no conclusive evidence linking the drug to the condition. -
The Trump administration recently announced it would quadruple Argentine beef imports to lower grocery prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers, including Miller. -
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Texas is now lower than it was a year ago. -
The Secretary of State鈥檚 Office has sent the names of potential noncitizens to county officials, who must now verify each voter鈥檚 eligibility. -
The lawsuit argues the App Store Accountability Act violates the First Amendment by limiting access to protected speech. -
Lawmakers say the committee will examine the state's preparation and response, along with the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The historic flooding led to more than 130 deaths. -
Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year. -
The order appears to target rainbow crosswalks specifically, in cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, which have installed them in recent years. -
The move has sparked legal challenges and pushback from Democratic governors who say the president overstepped his authority. -
The move follows a federal emergency rule that tightened CDL eligibility for non-citizens. -
The complaints are being reviewed by the Texas Education Agency, but some firings and suspensions have already occurred independently at Texas schools throughout the state.
