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Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado Propose Deal Over Management of Rio Grande
New Mexico, Texas and Colorado have negotiated a proposed settlement that they say will end a yearslong battle over management of one of the longest rivers in North America, but the federal government and two irrigation districts that depend on the Rio Grande are objecting.
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Texas Police Officer Acquitted of Assault in Fatal Shooting of 44-Year-Old Woman
A Texas police officer has been acquitted on an assault charge related to the 2019 fatal shooting of a woman with a history of mental illness after the two struggled over his stun gun
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South Texas Mayor Arrested, Accused of Bribery and Fraud
A South Texas mayor was arrested Monday after a federal indictment accused him of committing bribery and fraud.
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Fire at LNG Terminal in South Texas Jolts Residents, Fuel Markets
An explosion at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas has left nearby residents rattled and is taking a substantial amount of the fuel off the market at a time when global demand is soaring.
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Lawyer: US Rep. Cuellar Not the Target of FBI Investigation
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s lawyer said federal authorities have informed him that the Democrat is not the target of an investigation that led FBI agents to search the congressman’s South Texas home.
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Lawyers Hope New Evidence Can Stop Texas Woman's Execution
During hours of relentless questioning, Melissa Lucio more than 100 times had denied fatally beating her 2-year-old daughter.
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Cisneros, Rep. Cuellar Head to Runoff in Texas
Democratic challenger Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old immigration attorney running for Congress with heavy support from progressives, has forced a primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in South Texas.
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National Butterfly Center Closes, Citing Threats Over Its Border Wall Opposition
The nonprofit has faced harassment after waging legal challenges against the Trump administration and the We Build a Wall organization regarding the use of the center’s land to build a wall between Mexico and the U.S.
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Southern Texas Police Officer Dies 3 Days After Being Shot
A southern Texas police officer has died three days after being shot while responding to a reported domestic disturbance, police said Thursday.
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Why Democrats' Climate Goals May Test Their Latino Appeal
Congressional Democrats are going bigger than ever on the environment, with a spending package they’re trying to muscle through.
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Texas Teen Posts Images Of Slain Family, Then Kills Self
Authorities say a South Texas teen who said he killed his family and posted graphic images of their bodies on social media killed himself after officers found him at his home.