Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
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State Government
Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies
Texas regulators will visit the camp and review hundreds of complaints as the license renewal process continues.
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Congress
Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations
House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.
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Hill Country floods
Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Edward Eastland, whose father died in the July 4 flood along with 27 campers and counselors, acknowledged in emotional testimony that staff should have acted sooner to evacuate campers.
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Harris County Area Agency on Aging: Planning for the Future of Healthy Aging
A three-year roadmap to strengthen services, expand access, and support older adults, caregivers, and communities across Harris County
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Environment
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
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Immigration
McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their community
Monday’s remarks from residents comes after a list of potential ICE facilities included a McAllen warehouse.
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Higher Education
Executive vice chancellor named the sole finalist to be Texas A&M president
Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.
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Higher Education
Texas Tech law student sues to block discipline related to Charlie Kirk comments
The Honor Council recommended a written reprimand for “celebratory” comments. The lawsuit argued that would violate her free speech rights.
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Congress
Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct
U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.
