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  1. Former Astronaut Launches Texas Senate Run by Hitting Both Parties U.S., Yesterday

    Terry Virts, an early entrant in the Democratic field targeting Senator John Cornyn’s seat, appeared eager to take on his own party as well as President Trump’s.

  2. Abbott Vetoes Ban on Hemp Intoxicants in Texas U.S., Yesterday

    The governor of Texas blocked what would have been one of the nation’s strictest bans on hemp products, and directed legislators to take up regulation of hemp in a special session.

  3. Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin Business, June 22

    The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.

  4. ‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home U.S., June 22

    From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief.

  5. Intoxicating Hemp Is Everywhere. Texas Just Might Ban It. U.S., June 19

    Gov. Greg Abbott must decide this week whether to sign or veto a bill to ban hemp-derived intoxicants, part of a national debate over the fast-growing industry.

  6. SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes Before Test U.S., June 19

    The Starship experienced a “major anomaly” before starting its 10th flight test. Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket has a mixed record of success.

  7. Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field Business, June 18

    Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.

  8. Texas Passed a Law Protecting Campus Speech. It’s on the Verge of Rolling It Back. U.S., June 18

    A bill would restrict “expressive activities” on campus — which could include what students wear and the hours and weeks they can protest.

  9. An Unlikely Prosecutor Is Now the Law in Texas Oil Country U.S., June 18

    Sarah Stogner had never tried a criminal case before getting elected D.A. in an oil-rich area half the size of New Jersey. So far, it’s been a struggle.

  10. Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride Real Estate, June 18

    A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive.

  11. More U.S. Officials Face Threats as Fears Grow Over Political Violence U.S., June 17

    The authorities in at least three states were investigating threats against elected officials. President Trump and U.S. senators were identified as targets.

  12. Arrest Made After ‘Credible Threat’ to Texas Lawmakers, Official Says U.S., June 14

    The threat came after shootings early Saturday that killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and wounded another Minnesota lawmaker and his wife.

  13. Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research Health, June 14

    The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

  14. Death Toll Rises to 11 in San Antonio Flooding Weather, June 13

    Several people were missing on Friday as search efforts continued a day after flash flooding overwhelmed the area.

  15. Dónde ha habido protestas contra las redadas migratorias En español, June 13

    Las manifestaciones no son solo en Los Ángeles. Han surgido en ciudades de todo el país.

  16. Flash Flooding in San Antonio Kills 4 People Weather, June 12

    More than six inches of rain fell in the San Antonio region overnight, surpassing the city’s average rainfall for June and July combined.

  17. John Wells, 64, Who Fled New York for the Solitude of the Desert, Dies Style, June 12

    A fashion photographer, he built a do-it-yourself life on 40 lonely acres in West Texas, living like a modern-day Thoreau and telling millions of his experience on a blog.

  18. 9 Places to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year Travel, June 12

    The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

  19. Where Are Anti-Trump Protests Expected on Wednesday? U.S., June 11

    Groups announced plans for demonstrations across the country, indicating that the protests that began in Los Angeles will continue to spread.

  20. Protests Over Immigration Raids Spread, and Austria Reels From Rare School Shooting The Headlines, June 11

    Plus, a big moment for K-pop fans.

  21. $365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania Real Estate, June 11

    A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster.

  22. Texas Governor Will Deploy National Guard to Immigration Protests U.S., June 11

    Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s immigration agenda, is the first governor to call on the National Guard as protests spread to multiple cities.

  23. White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains U.S., June 9

    A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.

  24. BlackRock Is Accused of a Plot Against Coal. The Firm Says That’s ‘Absurd.’ Climate, June 9

    An unusual lawsuit in Texas claims investment firms illegally conspired to fight climate change. On Monday, a judge heard arguments to dismiss the case.

  25. Large Area of U.S. Braces for Another Day of Severe Weather Weather, June 8

    Storms could bring 100-mile-per-hour winds, hail bigger than baseballs and a few tornadoes to northern Texas and southwest Oklahoma.

  26. Gina Ortiz Jones, a Progressive, Is Elected San Antonio’s Mayor U.S., June 8

    Ms. Jones, a former under secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration, prevailed over Rolando Pablos, a conservative with ties with to Gov. Greg Abbott.

  27. Scott Panetti, 67, at the Center of a Landmark Death Penalty Case, Dies U.S., June 7

    Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, he spent 30 years on death row. In 2007, the Supreme Court raised the bar for executing the mentally ill, though Texas still tried to put him to death.

  28. Why Trump Is Trying to Send Deportees to South Sudan Video, June 6

    On May 20th, a flight with eight deportees left Texas headed to South Sudan, a country on the brink of civil war. But mid-flight, a judicial battle began to unfold that forced the flight to land in Djibouti. Katrin Bennhold, speaks with Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times reporter covering Homeland Security and Immigration, to understand what’s going on and how it fits into President Trump’s larger immigration plan.

  29. Tornadoes Cause Significant Damage Near Lubbock in Texas Weather, June 6

    Severe weather is expected to continue through the weekend from the Plains to the Southeast.

  30. El ADN ayuda a ubicar a mujeres sospechosas de dejar morir a sus recién nacidos En español, June 5

    La genealogía genética está identificando a madres de bebés hallados sin vida, arrojando luz sobre crímenes que quedaron sin resolver durante años.

  31. La capa de aire del Sahara aumentará en Florida el jueves En español, June 5

    El aire seco y el polvo, conocidos como capa de aire sahariano han viajado más de 8000 kilómetros desde el norte de África como una masa que se distingue fácilmente.

  32. Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Tuition Break for Undocumented Students U.S., June 4

    The Trump administration argues that the Texas Dream Act of 2001 illegally benefits undocumented students. It is unclear whether the state will defend it.

  33. Saharan Dust Is Expected to Ramp Up Over Florida on Thursday Weather, June 4

    A dust plume that has been traveling across the Atlantic may later spread as far as Texas and Georgia as a weather system breaks it apart.

  34. There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas U.S., June 3

    Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

  35. They Bet Their Future on Barbecue Dreams. Many Lost Everything. Food, June 3

    Dickey’s, the world’s largest barbecue chain, has a history of deception and broken promises, according to dozens of its franchise owners.

  36. A DNA Technique is Finding Women Who Left Their Babies for Dead U.S., June 3

    Genetic genealogy is identifying the mothers of deceased newborns found abandoned, shedding light on crimes that went unsolved for years. Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.

  37. Jonathan Joss, voz en ‘Los reyes de la colina’, es asesinado a tiros por un vecino En español, June 3

    El vecino fue detenido poco después del altercado y acusado de asesinato, dijo el lunes el Departamento de la Policía de San Antonio.

  38. Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor, Is Fatally Shot by Neighbor, Police Say Arts, June 2

    A neighbor in San Antonio who opened fire on the actor during a dispute was charged with murder, the authorities said. Mr. Joss also appeared in “Parks and Recreation.”

  39. Heavy Rain and Severe Storms Expected to Sweep Across Central U.S. Weather, June 2

    Damaging winds and large hail are forecast for the Plains and the Midwest, and the remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin could bring excessive rainfall and flash flooding.

  40. Valerie Mahaffey, Actress Who Played Quirky Villains, Dies at 71 Obituaries, May 31

    She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French Exit.”

  41. Four Generations of Quilts Come Out of the Family ‘Treasure Chest’ Arts, May 31

    The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, will be on view at the Berkeley Art Museum.

  42. Even the Cowboys Are Bigger in Texas Books, May 31

    In “The Gunfighters,” the journalist Bryan Burrough offers a lively look at the legends and myths of the Wild West.

  43. Cornyn Calls Primary Fight Against Ken Paxton a ‘Test of Character’ U.S., May 30

    Down in initial polls of the race, Senator John Cornyn of Texas said he would make charges of corruption against his challenger, the state’s attorney general, stick.

  44. Faizan Zaki, Last Year’s Runner-Up, Is a Favorite to Win This Year’s Spelling Bee U.S., May 29

    The 13-year-old from Plano, Texas, was the only 2024 finalist who advanced to the 2025 finals.

  45. Texas Requires Apple and Google to Verify Ages for App Downloads Technology, May 27

    The state’s governor signed a new law that will give parents more control over the apps that minors download, part of a raft of new legislation.

  46. Ronnie Dugger, Crusading Texas Journalist, Dies at 95 Business, May 27

    As founding editor of The Texas Observer, he fought bigotry and exposed corporate greed, political chicanery and government corruption.

  47. Severe Storms Knock Out Power to Swaths of Texas U.S., May 27

    Heavy rain inundated Texas, leaving about 130,000 customers without power. More severe weather, and possible flooding, is expected on Tuesday.

  48. Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers U.S., May 26

    Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

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

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

  67. 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.