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  1. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, Yesterday

    Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.

  2. Texas Professor Fired After Accusations of Teaching ‘Gender Ideology’ U.S., September 10

    Two administrators also lost their posts at Texas A&M, an example of how Republican policies meant to curb liberal ideas are reaching into university classrooms.

  3. After 20 Years, an Arrest Is Made in Pregnant Texas Woman’s Murder U.S., September 10

    Advances in DNA testing led to a suspect’s arrest in the killing of Valerie Laguna, 26, who was found beaten to death in a cemetery in Cotulla, Texas, in 2005, the authorities said.

  4. A Democrat in Texas Thinks Faith and Honesty Can Win a Senate Campaign U.S., September 9

    State Representative James Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian pastor, has sparred with Fox News hosts and bantered with Joe Rogan. Now he wants Senator John Cornyn’s seat.

  5. Sally Mann, in Her Golden Hour, Faces Fresh Culture Wars Arts, September 9

    One of America’s finest memoirists, in photos and in prose, is at the peak of her powers in “Art Work”— and wondering if her pictures will survive.

  6. He Risked Everything to Leave China for the U.S. Then He Was Sent Back. World, September 9

    A Chinese man crossed dangerous jungles to enter the United States, in a failed bid for asylum. After being deported home in 2023, he faced a choice: stay or try to leave again?

  7. States Heading Toward Constitutional Showdown Over Abortion Shield Laws Health, September 8

    Texas and New York are at the leading edge of an escalating states’ rights battle over the mailing of abortion pills to patients in states with bans.

  8. Ruth Paine, Who Gave Lodging to Marina Oswald, Dies at 92 U.S., September 7

    Her knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife made her a noteworthy witness during the Warren Commission’s investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

  9. New Summer Camp Safety Laws Follow Texas’ Tragic Floods U.S., September 5

    The families of “Heaven’s 27,” the children and counselors lost at Camp Mystic, pressed the Legislature to toughen flood rules over the objections of some Hill Country camp operators.

  10. Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Plan Business, September 5

    Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.

  11. ‘Can You Print a House?’: God, Robots and the U.S. Housing Crisis Real Estate, September 5

    Jason Ballard, an entrepreneur who once thought he would be a preacher, believes 3-D printing is the solution to fill the affordable housing gap in the United States.

  12. Why Are More Millionaires Renting? Real Estate, September 4

    The number of millionaire renters in the United States more than tripled between 2019 and 2023.

  13. Texas Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Mail-Order Abortion Pills U.S., September 4

    Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation, which allows nearly anyone to sue abortion medication providers and distributors.

  14. In Texas, a Senate Race Turns Brutal Before It’s Even Declared U.S., September 3

    Attorney General Ken Paxton is waging “legal war” against Beto O’Rourke, a possible Democratic rival, threatening jail and an investigation that could bankrupt his organization.

  15. The Biggest U.S. Oil Companies Are Eliminating Thousands of Jobs Business, September 3

    ConocoPhillips of Houston on Wednesday announced plans to reduce its global work force by up to 25 percent.

  16. Houston Man Is Charged in Boy’s Killing Over ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Prank U.S., September 2

    The man, facing a murder charge, is accused of firing at an 11-year-old boy who rang a doorbell and ran away as part of a prank, the police said.

  17. Gerrymandering Is Bad, No Matter Who’s Doing It Opinion, September 2

    If Democrats gerrymander California, they will lose the moral high ground.

  18. 2 Are Found Dead in a Creek After Flooding in San Antonio U.S., September 1

    The bodies of a man and a woman were found on Monday, the authorities said. The discovery came after heavy thunderstorms struck the area on Sunday evening.

  19. Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Cultural Activist, Dies at 102 Arts, September 1

    She forged an arts career in Houston while raising children who became accomplished entertainers: Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Tex Allen.

  20. Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics Climate, September 1

    The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.

  21. Boy Shot During ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Prank in Texas U.S., August 31

    The police in Houston detained a person after a 10-year-old boy who had knocked on a door was shot on Saturday night, officials said.

  22. If Redistricting Goes as Expected, Which Party Will Come Out Ahead? The Upshot, August 31

    Democrats would probably need to win the national popular vote by two or three percentage points to retake the House next year.

  23. Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties U.S., August 31

    Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts.

  24. Trump’s ‘Maximalist’ Plan for the Presidency, and a Major Loophole Closes for U.S. Shoppers The Headlines, August 29

    Plus, your Friday news quiz.

  25. The Texas Democrats Won by Losing Opinion, August 29

    Losing loudly has been a crucial feature of successful political movements.

  26. Texas Lawmakers Back Citizen Lawsuits to Stop Mail-Order Abortion Pills U.S., August 29

    Legislation aimed at curtailing mail-order abortions in Texas cleared a decisive hurdle, part of a broader push by abortion opponents to limit the procedure even in states where it is legal.

  27. Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress U.S., August 28

    The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

  28. 7 State Parks That You Really Love. You Told Us So. Travel, August 27

    Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

  29. ‘It Was Unlike Anything I’d Ever Seen’: Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years Later Opinion, August 26

    The jarring juxtapositions in Richard Misrach’s photographs of New Orleans whiplash the viewer between bleak slapstick and horror.

  30. Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home Real Estate, August 25

    The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large kitchen, dining and living space in an addition.

  31. Texas Legislature Gives Final Approval to Redistricting Map U.S., August 23

    The map’s passage was a major victory in President Trump’s push to get Republican state leaders to help his party keep control of the U.S. House.

  32. Ex-Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Sabotaging Company’s Computer Network Business, August 22

    The man, a former software developer for Eaton Corporation, wrote malicious code that crashed servers on the company’s network in 2019, prosecutors said.

  33. California Strikes Back at Texas’ Power Grab The Daily, August 22

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an aggressive plan to retaliate against gerrymandering by Texas Republicans. Will it work?

  34. California and Texas Face Off in Redistricting Fight Video, August 22

    The battle over redistricting is playing out in the country’s two largest states. Texas and California passed redistricting efforts this week that counter each other. David Goodman and Laurel Rosenhall explain how redistricting is playing out in both states and what the final outcome could look like.

  35. California Lawmakers Approve Plan to Counter Texas Redistricting Video, August 22

    On Thursday, lawmakers in Sacramento approved a sweeping plan to elect more Democrats by redrawing congressional districts. This would counter the gerrymandered map that Republicans in Texas passed earlier the same day.

  36. Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans U.S., August 21

    Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

  37. Texas Mother Wanted for Son’s Murder Arrested in India World, August 21

    Cindy Rodriguez Singh had fled the United States in 2023 shortly after the authorities questioned her about her 6-year-old’s disappearance.

  38. Newsom Raises $6.2 Million in First Week of Redistricting Fight U.S., August 21

    The figure makes plain how a gerrymandering push that began in Texas but spread nationwide has energized the Democratic base.

  39. En Nueva York el ICE detiene y deporta a familias y menores de edad En español, August 21

    Las autoridades de inmigración han detenido a unos 50 menores en el área metropolitana desde enero. Al menos 38 de ellos han sido deportados, incluida una niña de 6 años.

  40. Texas and California Race Forward With Rival Redistricting Efforts U.S., August 21

    Lawmakers in the nation’s two most populous states were planning to vote Thursday on competing proposals as the battle over U.S. House maps intensified.

  41. Texas House Approves Redistricting Maps Video, August 21

    The Texas House passed a partisan congressional map on Wednesday after weeks of legislative combat.

  42. Walmart retira camarones congelados en EE. UU. tras una advertencia de contaminación radiactiva En español, August 20

    La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos instó a los consumidores a desechar los paquetes de camarones congelados vendidos en 13 estados. Una experta en seguridad alimentaria dijo que el riesgo para el público era bajo.

  43. Camp Mystic Parents Demand Changes Before More Children Are Lost U.S., August 20

    A Texas Legislative Committee heard for the first time from the parents who demanded better flood warning systems, better training and equipment for camps near the river.

  44. Deportation of 6-Year-Old Puts Spotlight on ICE’s Detention of Families New York, August 20

    Immigration authorities have detained about 50 children younger than 18 in the New York City area since January. At least 38 of them have been deported.

  45. Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp After Radioactive Contamination Warning Business, August 20

    The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard packages of frozen shrimp sold in 13 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.

  46. Un juez detiene la ley de Texas que exigía mostrar los diez mandamientos en las aulas En español, August 20

    La ley indicaba que las escuelas públicas mostraran el decálogo en un lugar “notorio” de todas las aulas del estado antes del 1 de septiembre.

  47. Judge Halts Texas Law Mandating the Ten Commandments in School U.S., August 20

    The state law had said public schools would have to display the Ten Commandments in a “conspicuous” location in every classroom in Texas by Sept. 1.

  48. Texas Democrats Reject Republican-Imposed Police Supervision Video, August 20

    State representatives ripped up permission slips that Republican House leaders gave Democratic lawmakers trying to leave the Capitol building. One even spent the night sleeping inside the chambers.

  49. Texas Republicans Ready to Pass New Redistricting Maps, Just as Trump Wanted U.S., August 20

    The effort is intended to help the G.O.P. win five more U.S. House seats in the midterm elections. Other states, red and blue, are likely to redraw their own maps.

  50. The New American Inequality: The Cooled vs. the Cooked Opinion, August 20

    Heat waves are increasingly dangerous for those without water, shade and air-conditioning.

  51. Manhunt Underway After Texas Jail Mistakenly Releases Inmate U.S., August 19

    The release of a man who had been serving a five-year sentence for assault is the second time the jail has released someone prematurely this year.

  52. Night at the Capitol: One Democrat’s Unexpected Protest Grips Texas U.S., August 19

    Nicole Collier, a state representative, slept in the Capitol rather than agree to police surveillance imposed by Republicans after a Democratic walkout. “I am resisting,” she said.

  53. Con el retorno de los demócratas de Texas, el mapa electoral ya puede ser alterado En español, August 19

    Los demócratas siguen sin la capacidad de impedir que los republicanos aprueben un nuevo mapa de distritos del Congreso solicitado por el presidente Trump

  54. Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass U.S., August 18

    Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

  55. Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting U.S., August 16

    Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

  56. New Texas Laws Open a Wild West for Corporate Governance Business, August 16

    The state has handed big business a series of legislative wins as it races to woo corporations from Delaware, including a law that helped pave the way for Elon Musk’s big Tesla payday.

  57. In a Wider Redistricting War, Republicans Have an Advantage Interactive, August 16

    Republicans have a clear advantage over Democrats in the total number of states that could redraw their maps.

  58. A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’ Science, August 16

    In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

  59. What Could Happen at the Trump-Putin Summit, and a Game of Chicken Over Voting Maps The Headlines, August 15

    Plus, your Friday news quiz.

  60. How the Democrats Became the Party That Brings Pencils to a Knife Fight Magazine, August 15

    Will the battle over Texas’ gerrymandering lead to a new era for the party?

  61. Otra posible tormenta acecha desde el golfo de México En español, August 15

    Si se organiza más antes de tocar tierra, se convertiría en la tormenta tropical Fernand.

  62. Another Potential Storm Is Brewing in the Gulf of Mexico Weather, August 15

    If this storm becomes more organized before it moves over land, it would become Tropical Storm Fernand.

  63. Lesser Prairie Chicken Loses Endangered Species Act Protections Climate, August 14

    A federal judge in Texas granted a request by the Trump administration, which said a Biden-era decision to safeguard the bird was flawed.

  64. Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map U.S., August 14

    The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

  65. Woman Claims Marine Laced Her Drink With Abortion Pills U.S., August 14

    A Texas woman said in a lawsuit that a U.S. Marine got her pregnant and then, after she chose to keep the pregnancy, dissolved abortion pills in her hot chocolate.

  66. Judge Orders Liquidation of Infowars to Pay Sandy Hook Families U.S., August 14

    The order comes after a series of legal setbacks for the families of Sandy Hook victims as they tried to collect money owed to them by the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

  67. Russia Steps Up Its Battlefield Attacks, and America’s Drinking Drops to Record Low The Headlines, August 14

    Plus, a C.I.A. secret up for auction.

  68. Bakers on Texas-Mexican Border Are Found Guilty of Harboring Illegal Workers U.S., August 13

    Leonardo Baez and his wife were among the first employers prosecuted for taking on undocumented immigrants at their bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas. They face up to 10 years in prison.

  69. Hispanic Democratic Officials in Texas Plead Not Guilty to Voter Fraud U.S., August 13

    Texas’ attorney general, Ken Paxton, has now used his “election integrity unit” to indict 15 Latino Democrats under a 2021 statute that outlawed delivering ballots for other voters.

  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.