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California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.
Hundreds gathered at Millennium Park Saturday afternoon, joined by several Texas House Democrats, to rally against redistricting efforts in Texas that could give Republicans five additional U.S.
Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a GOP-favored redistricting plan.
The likely path of a disturbance, increasingly expected to develop into a cyclone, has encroached on Texas in recent days, National Hurricane Center (NHC) tracker maps show. Officials have warned that the disturbance presents the threat of heavy rain, flooding, and increased rip currents along portions of Texas' coastline.
The XFG strain, nicknamed "Stratus," is the predominant variant currently circulating. It has been on the rise since May in the United States and comprised 65% of variants in circulation as of Aug. 9, according to the CDC.
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Hundreds rally in Oakland against Texas redistricting, including some who oppose Newsom's plan
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile flies to ramp up its efforts to keep flesh-eating maggots now in Mexico from damaging the American cattle industry.
The devastating pests have crossed Central America. Despite stepped-up efforts, there are not enough sterile flies to stop them.
Residents aren't happy about a new tax being floated in the township — especially since it could be enacted without going on the ballot.
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Bakari Sellers on Texas redistricting fight: ‘don’t change the rules in the middle the game’
Governor Gavin Newsom is gearing up for a redistricting battle in California as he tries to counter Texas. Is that the right move? The panel weighs in.