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  1. Who Is Ken Paxton, Trump’s Pick in the Texas Senate Race? U.S., May 19

    Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, seems poised to defeat Senator John Cornyn, a four-term incumbent.

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  3. Trump Backs Paxton in Texas, Flexing Power in Final Week of Senate Runoff U.S., May 19

    The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal.

  4. Last-Minute Donation Could Upend G.O.P. Primary for Texas Attorney General U.S., May 19

    A single donor’s contribution of $2.75 million could help propel Representative Chip Roy in his clash with a self-funded state senator, Mayes Middleton.

  5. Más de 100.000 niños han sido separados de sus padres en la oleada de deportaciones de Trump, dice informe En español, May 19

    Tres cuartas partes de los niños separados de sus padres son probablemente ciudadanos estadounidenses, según estimaciones de la Institución Brookings que se compartieron con The New York Times.

  6. A Beloved Whale Mural in Dallas Is Painted Over Ahead of the World Cup U.S., May 19

    The artwork’s removal ahead of the World Cup has ignited a backlash over public art and what cities are willing to sacrifice for global events.

  7. Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates U.S., May 18

    The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.

  8. Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone? U.S., May 18

    The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

  9. 2 Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shootings in Austin Injure at Least 4 U.S., May 18

    The teenage boys were among three suspects taken into custody in connection with at least 12 shootings across the Texas capital. There was no apparent motive, the mayor said.

  10. Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central U.S., Forecasters Say Weather, May 16

    A series of storms, including supercells, threatens to dump rain, hail and create a tornado risk for a vast section of the country. The most severe weather is expected on Monday.

  11. Hospital Will Open First ‘Detransition’ Clinic in Legal Settlement With Texas U.S., May 15

    Texas Children’s Hospital was under investigation for billing practices on gender-transition treatments. The settlement was expected to end that inquiry.

  12. Ex-Texas Lottery Executive Charged in Scheme That Guaranteed a Win U.S., May 15

    Prosecutors in Travis County, Texas, filed charges against Gary Grief and the disbanded Texas Lottery Commission in connection with a 2023 plan that arranged a surefire jackpot.

  13. Texas Supreme Court Rejects Abbott Effort to Remove Democrats From Office U.S., May 15

    Republican state leaders tried to expel Democratic lawmakers during their fight over redistricting last year. The court said it was not necessary.

  14. Starbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs in Turnaround Push Business, May 15

    The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.

  15. Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump U.S., May 15

    The administration has said DACA isn’t a right to stay in the United States “indefinitely.” One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.

  16. Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall? U.S., May 15

    Faced with a billion-dollar repair bill and a desire to find a new arena for the Mavericks, the city is considering options that include demolishing the building. Residents submitted their own ideas.

  17. Here’s What It Costs to Keep a Coal Plant Open Climate, May 14

    A regulatory filing explains just how much it costs to keep an aging coal plant open under the Trump administration’s orders.

  18. Talarico’s Taco Order Turns Into a Texas-Sized Debate U.S., May 14

    What started as a taco stop with former President Barack Obama quickly turned into a very Texas debate over the proper breakfast taco order.

  19. Federal Chemical Safety Board Sends Warning on Trump Disaster Policy Climate, May 14

    The board said the administration is taking “a significant step backwards” on preventing chemical disasters.

  20. I Don’t Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy Opinion, May 14

    The secrets of one of the architects of the religious right are being revealed. One of the secrets is that they weren’t really secrets.

  21. G.O.P. Race for Texas Oil Regulator Tests the Strength of the Hard Right U.S., May 14

    Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him.

  22. New Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall U.S., May 13

    The diocese’s lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.

  23. A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public Business, May 13

    Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth’s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.

  24. A Texas City Bet Big on Industry. Now It’s Running Out of Water. U.S., May 13

    Rising demand, municipal dysfunction and drought have pushed Corpus Christi to the edge of a water emergency, offering a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.

  25. Waymo Is Fixing All of Its Self-Driving Taxis to Avoid Floods U.S., May 12

    The company will recall its software after one of its robotaxis entered a flooded road during a heavy downpour in San Antonio last month.

  26. Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico U.S., May 12

    The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are trying to flip Texas.

  27. He’s Accused of Murder in Texas. Now He’s Seeking Asylum in Italy. U.S., May 12

    The case could test the limits of a decades-old extradition treaty, because Italy bars extradition in cases where a defendant could face the death penalty.

  28. Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints U.S., May 12

    A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.

  29. Texas Banned Rainbow Crosswalks. San Antonio Found a Workaround. U.S., May 12

    After the state ordered the removal of rainbow crosswalks, San Antonio used colorful sidewalks to keep public pride symbols alive in the city.

  30. Officials Identify Mexican Woman Among 6 Found Dead in Laredo Train Car U.S., May 11

    Officials in Laredo, Texas, said at least one of the six people found inside the Union Pacific Railroad boxcar was from Mexico as investigators worked to identify the others.

  31. 6 Bodies Found in a Boxcar in Texas, Officials Say U.S., May 10

    The bodies were discovered in the city of Laredo. The circumstances of their deaths were not immediately known, the authorities said.

  32. F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Had an ‘Affinity for Iran’ U.S., May 7

    Investigators said the attacker admired Iran’s leadership and had no ties to a foreign terrorist organization.

  33. They Looked for a ‘Grandkid Magnet’ Outside of Dallas Interactive, May 7

    After a decade in the city, a retired couple migrated north to Denton, Texas, in search of a single-story house where the family could gather.

  34. Man Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Near the National Mall U.S., May 6

    The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.

  35. Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City Business, May 6

    Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.

  36. Kid Cudi Fires M.I.A. From Tour After Onstage Comments About Immigrants Arts, May 5

    M.I.A. made the comments at a concert in Dallas, drawing boos from the audience and criticism online.

  37. Ex-FedEx Driver Who Kidnapped and Killed 7-Year-Old Girl Is Sentenced to Death U.S., May 5

    Tanner Horner kidnapped and strangled the girl, Athena Strand, after delivering a package to her home in Texas. The package was her Christmas gift, a set of Barbies.

  38. Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? U.S., May 5

    The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.

  39. ICE los arrestó. Kacey Musgraves puso a estos mariachis en el escenario En español, May 4

    Los hermanos adolescentes, que se enfrentaban a la deportación tras una detención muy sonada, actuaron el domingo gracias a la invitación de una de las mayores estrellas de la música country.

  40. Once Detained By ICE, Mariachi Brothers Open for Kacey Musgraves U.S., May 4

    The teenagers, who had faced deportation after a high-profile detention, took the stage on Sunday thanks to an invitation from one of country music’s biggest stars.

  41. Doctors From Countries Under Travel Ban Now Allowed to Stay in U.S. U.S., May 3

    In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.

  42. Posting the Ten Commandments in Classrooms Opinion, May 3

    Readers discuss a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Also: A job seeker’s tale; long movies.

  43. Food Industry Sees a Threat in Kennedy’s Push to Define ‘Ultraprocessed’ Food Business, May 3

    Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.

  44. Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5 U.S., May 1

    Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified.

  45. In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis Opinion, May 1

    As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.

  46. Chick-fil-A Bilked for $80,000 in Fake Mac-and-Cheese Refunds, Police Say U.S., April 30

    A former employee returned to a franchise in Grapevine, Texas, to process 800 phony refunds to his credit cards, the authorities said.

  47. How the Voting Rights Act Bolstered Black Representation in the House Interactive, April 30

    The passage of the landmark law in 1965 helped increase Black representation, especially in the South, according to a Times analysis.

  48. Camp Mystic, Where 28 Died, Says It Will Not Reopen This Summer U.S., April 30

    In a statement, the camp said it told Texas regulators that it was “withdrawing its application for a summer 2026 camp license” after catastrophic flooding last summer.

  49. Latest Round of Severe Weather Destroys Many Homes and Businesses in Texas U.S., April 29

    Officials in Mineral Wells, west of Dallas, were assessing the considerable damage on Wednesday morning.

  50. For Your Next U.S. Road Trip, a Touch of Elegance at 5 Hotels Travel, April 29

    Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.

  51. San Antonio Is Booming. But Poverty Hasn’t Budged. U.S., April 29

    The city’s rapid expansion brought new jobs and investment, but decades of low wages and limited access to education and housing have kept many residents from reaching the middle class.

  52. Very Large Hail Expected in Dallas as Severe Storms Sweep the South Weather, April 28

    Storms were racing across the Central United States on Tuesday.

  53. Texas Lawmakers to Question Camp Mystic’s Owners Over Deadly Flood U.S., April 28

    Investigators told lawmakers that the camp, where 28 people died in a flood last July, did not prepare for an emergency as required by the state.

  54. Virginia High Court Weighs Legality of Congressional Map Approved Last Week U.S., April 27

    Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.

  55. Deadly Storm Brings Tornadoes and Severe Weather to North Texas Video, April 27

    A tornado-producing storm in North Texas left at least two people dead, dozens of others displaced and several thousand more without power, according to local officials.

  56. Powerful Storm Sweeps Across Texas and Kills 2, Displacing Dozens U.S., April 26

    Thousands remain without power as extensive damage occurred across two counties northwest of Fort Worth.

  57. Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack Released After Months in Detention U.S., April 26

    Two days after their release, the mother and her five children were again detained during an ICE check-in. A judge halted their removal and returned the family home.

  58. Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains U.S., April 25

    All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.

  59. Camp Mystic Notified That It May Not Receive License to Reopen U.S., April 24

    A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.

  60. ‘People Here Do Not Consider Themselves Poor. They Consider Themselves Broke.’ Opinion, April 23

    Big parts of the Rio Grande Valley turned against the party in recent years. One candidate is trying to win it back, one quinceañera at a time.

  61. Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races U.S., April 22

    The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.

  62. Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge at a West Texas Star Party Science, April 22

    In the Big Bend region, a portal to the early universe is enabled by the largest dark-sky reserve on Earth.

  63. Texas Governor Uses Trump-Style Tactics in Fight With Texas Cities Over ICE U.S., April 22

    Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.

  64. Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands U.S., April 22

    With Virginia’s vote on Tuesday, Democrats pulled close to even with Republicans, who may have further cards to play in the race to gain extra House seats.

  65. Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law U.S., April 22

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.

  66. A Storied Dallas Concert Hall Makes a Comeback Real Estate, April 21

    The Longhorn Ballroom, where Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, and the Sex Pistols once played, languished for years. Now, it’s been restored and expanded.

  67. Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility The Upshot, April 20

    Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

  68. The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso Business, April 20

    A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

  69. In Texas, Parents Fighting Vaccinations Say Their Movement Is Winning U.S., September 18

    Public health advocates hoped that the measles outbreak might persuade the reluctant to get shots. That has not turned out to be true.

  70. Measles Cases Hit Record High, 25 Years After U.S. Eliminated the Disease Well, July 9

    Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.

  71. La derecha en EE. UU. sigue defendiendo a la ivermectina En español, April 1

    El fármaco se ha convertido en una especie de símbolo de resistencia a lo que algunos en el movimiento MAGA describen como una élite corrupta.

  72. Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin National, March 31

    Five years after the pandemic began, interest in the anti-parasitic drug is rising again as right-wing influencers promote it — and spread misinformation about it.

  73. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  74. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  75. Don’t Ditch Standardized Tests. Fix Them. Op Ed, January 17

    Assessing the academic skills of elementary and middle school students matters more than ever.

  76. Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal With Pilots Union Business, December 20

    The new contract would provide raises and better benefits, following similar deals at other big airlines.

  77. After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses Washington, August 13

    Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state.

  78. El fin del Título 42 podría ocasionar que miles lleguen a la frontera de EE. UU. En español, May 9

    La política que ha permitido la rápida expulsión de muchos inmigrantes en la frontera sur se levantará el jueves. Las autoridades se preparan para un nuevo aumento de la inmigración.

  79. An End to Pandemic Restrictions Could Bring Thousands to the Border National, May 7

    Title 42, the policy that has allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants at the southern border, will lift on Thursday. Officials are bracing for a new immigration surge.

  80. As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy Business, February 27

    Solar, wind, geothermal, battery and other alternative-energy businesses are adding workers from fossil fuel companies, where employment has fallen.

  81. Will Lifting Title 42 Cause a Border Crisis? It’s Already Here. National, December 29

    Plans to lift Title 42 have prompted dire predictions of chaos on the border. But there is already a migrant surge, because the pandemic policy was never an effective border-control tool.

  82. La pandemia solo va a terminar si más personas se ponen el refuerzo en Español, November 7

    Hay nuevas vacunas contra la COVID-19 que funcionan. Pero también hay menos puntos de vacunación, menos alcance y menos soluciones creativas para generar conciencia y aumentar el acceso a las inyecciones.

  83. The New Covid Boosters Are Incredible, and Everyone Should Get One Op Ed, November 3

    Getting shots into arms isn’t rocket science, or at least it shouldn’t be.

  84. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  85. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  86. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  87. Ending a Decade-Long Decline, More Mexicans Are Migrating to U.S. Foreign, July 1

    The death of at least 53 migrants in Texas, more than half of whom were from Mexico, is testing U.S. efforts to enlist Mexico in deterring migration.

  88. Your Friday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 27

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

  89. The maker of the gun used in the school massacre got $3.1 million in pandemic aid. Business, May 26

    Daniel Defense was one of nearly 500 gun and ammunition makers and retailers that collected a total of $125 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.