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Three dead, 14 wounded in Austin bar shooting; police kill suspect on West Sixth Street

Three people died and at least 14 were wounded after a gunman opened fire at a crowded West Sixth Street bar in Austin; police fatally shot the suspect.

#austin, #shooting, #texas, #sixthstreet, #publicsafety

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State-Appointed Houston ISD Board Votes to Close or Merge 12 Campuses Amid Protests

Houston ISD’s state-installed board unanimously approved closing or consolidating 12 schools for 2026-27, prompting outrage over process and equity.

#houstonisd, #schoolclosures, #texas, #education, #community

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Winter wildfire scorches 175 acres near Gillespie–Blanco line, damaging fire trucks

A fast-moving Hill Country grass fire drew air support and 16 departments, burned 175 acres and damaged apparatus—an early warning for winter.

#wildfire, #texas, #hillcountry, #burnban, #firefighters

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Hoax Threat Locks Down San Antonio Elementary as Police Search for Suspect

A caller claimed plans to “shoot up” Royal Ridge Elementary, triggering a lockdown and police search. No suspect or weapon was found; officials call it a hoax.

#sanantonio, #schoolsafety, #swatting, #texas

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Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Map Favoring Republicans

SCOTUS permits Texas to use Trump-backed map, adding GOP districts for 2026 elections, igniting debate on race and partisanship.

#supremecourt, #texas, #redistricting, #gop

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Texas Stock Exchange Secures J.P. Morgan Investment, Strengthens Market Position

TXSE secures $250M+ with J.P. Morgan; set to challenge NYSE and Nasdaq in 2026 with a business-friendly approach in Texas.

#stockexchange, #texas, #jpmorgan, #investment

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Tragic Flooding in Central Texas Claims 135 Lives, Sparks Urgent Calls for Action

Catastrophic floods in Central Texas leave 135 dead, prompting calls for improved disaster readiness amid rising climate threats.

#texas, #flooding, #disasterresponse, #climatechange

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Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting at Texas Sports Bar

Liberty County seeks suspect in Alas Locas shooting; 1 dead, 5 injured. Public urged to assist investigation.

#texas, #shooting, #manhunt, #guns, #libertycounty

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Two Powerball Tickets Win $1.787 Billion, Second-Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History

Two Powerball tickets sold in Missouri and Texas win $1.787 billion, highlighting the complexities of sudden wealth.

#lottery, #powerball, #jackpot, #missouri, #texas

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Texas Redistricting Plan Sparks Legal Battles and Political Tensions

Texas's new GOP-backed redistricting map faces lawsuits and claims of racial gerrymandering, impacting future U.S. House dynamics.

#texas, #redistricting, #gop, #votingrights, #congress

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Texas Declares End to Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2000

Texas ends West Texas measles outbreak, highlighting vaccination importance after 762 cases. Continued vigilance urged amid global spread threats.

#measles, #texas, #vaccination, #outbreak, #health

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Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting Plan

Texas Democrats flee state to block GOP-leaning redistricting plan, raising partisan tensions and potential nationwide impacts.

#texas, #democrats, #republicans, #redistricting, #congress

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Tragic Flash Flood in Kerr County Spurs Urgent Call for Better Emergency Systems

July 4, 2025: Kerr County flood exposes stark failings in emergency protocols, prompting calls for change as 136 perish.

#flashflood, #texas, #emergencyresponse, #guadaluperiver, #leadership

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Devastating Central Texas Floods Expose Emergency Preparedness Failures

Over 130 dead in Texas floods; calls grow for better warning systems.

#texas, #floods, #emergencyresponse, #naturaldisasters

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Wastewater Surveillance Detects Measles Before Outbreaks in Texas

Texas sees measles resurgence as wastewater surveillance detects virus early amid declining vaccination rates, signaling urgent public health action.

#measles, #wastewater, #texas, #vaccination