In Texas, about 100 people were injured and more than 200 homes and structures destroyed.
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Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power in Texas and Louisiana
At least two of the deaths were caused by falling trees and another happened when a crane blew over in strong winds.
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Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate
A flash flood warning was also in effect in the Houston-area on Friday morning.
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One dead, 13 injured after semitrailer intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
Authorities say a Texas semitrailer driver rammed a stolen 18-wheeler though the front a public safety building where his renewal for a commercial driver’s license had been rejected.
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Border Patrol must care for migrant children waiting in camps, judge says
Advocates say the U.S. government has a responsibility for the children and that Border Patrol often directs migrants to the camps, sometimes even driving them there.
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Texas court blocks child abuse investigations into parents of transgender kids
DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott and state officials faced a setback Friday in Texas’ bid to open child abuse investigations into parents who provide gender-affirming care to children. The Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals upheld temporary injunctions in two related cases that stopped the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from investigating allegations of […]
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Texas appeals court overturns voter fraud conviction for woman on probation
Crystal Mason did not know that being on probation for a previous felony conviction left her ineligible to vote in 2016.
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Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold
It’s unclear where any migrants ordered to leave might go if the law is ultimately allowed. It calls for them to be sent to ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if they are not Mexican citizens.
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Largest wildfire in Texas history 100% contained after burning more than 1 million acres
The blaze, sparked Feb. 26 in Hutchinson County near Stinnett, quickly grew to become the largest wildfire in state history and among the largest in U.S. history.
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Power lines ignited largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say
Downed power lines and other utility equipment have led to other major wildfires, including the deadly blaze in Maui last year and a massive California wildfire in 2019.