Two men indicted in connection with deaths of 53 migrants who were found in tractor-trailer
The men could face life in prison or the death penalty. The gruesome crime scene and large number of people who died drew international outrage. Full Story
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Brandon Formby studied journalism at Texas Tech University. After graduation, he worked at The Dallas Morning News, where he covered local politics, suburban government and regional transportation. He joined The Texas Tribune (but remained in Dallas) as its first urban affairs reporter in 2016. He became the Trib’s night news editor (and moved to Austin) in 2019 and was named news editor in 2022. He doesn't understand Texas cities' taco wars or the inclination to stay loyal to one restaurant; he believes it's OK to love all tacos.
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Texas voters overwhelmingly approve of business closures, stay-at-home orders despite blow to state's economy, says UT/TT poll
The poll results come as Gov. Greg Abbott prepares to announce his plans for reopening a wide range of Texas businesses. Full Story
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Angelo State University president reportedly steps down
The university set enrollment records under Brian May, who abruptly resigned, according to KTXS. Full Story
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Dallas County bans elective medical procedures to focus resources on climbing coronavirus cases
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins' order, which runs through April 3, came the same day Gov. Greg Abbott sought to increase the state's number of practicing nurses. Full Story
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Patient with "weakly positive" test for coronavirus was released for a time in San Antonio
The person is back in quarantine, and health officials are tracking where they went. Full Story
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Two of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry's political supporters won "potentially lucrative" Ukraine energy deal, report says
The Associated Press reports that the oil and gas exploration contract was awarded after Perry recommended one of his backers as an energy adviser to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Full Story
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Ted Cruz wants Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal attorney, to testify before judiciary committee
The Republican senator's comments on "Face the Nation" came days after two Texans became ensnared in the unfolding political scandal surrounding Trump. Full Story
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Texas Republican lawmaker to Beto O'Rourke: "My AR is ready for you"
State Rep. Briscoe Cain's tweet was taken as a death threat against a presidential candidate from a state that recently experienced two mass shootings. Full Story
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Reports: Odessa shooter bought gun via private sale without background check
ABC News reported that the shooter had failed a previous gun purchase background check because he had been diagnosed with a mental illness. Full Story
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A widely circulated photo shows the bodies of a man and his toddler daughter who drowned trying to seek asylum in the U.S.
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the photograph “highlights the perils” that thousands of Central Americans face as they travel through Mexico in hopes of reaching the U.S. border. Full Story
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