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June 27, 2024

What to know about sunscreen this summer

The Supreme Court has dismissed a closely watched abortion case, paving the way for doctors to perform emergency abortions in Idaho.How a tunnel system in Houston contributes to flooding – and the bipartisan effort to fix it.We’ll have the latest from Consumer Reports on their sunscreen findings, from SPF ratings to new ingredients.Women at a […]

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June 26, 2024

Blue Chip Program provides mental health resources for law enforcement officers in Texas

The Supreme Court, in the waning hours of this term, issues orders on social media and federal corruption laws. Some of the most contentious cases on the court’s docket remain undecided, though we’re expecting several rulings in the next 48 hours or so.Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to end tax on tips. Critics […]

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June 25, 2024

The controversy surrounding GOP Rep. Troy Nehls’ military badge

Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed by fires in New Mexico, and Texans are lending a helping hand.Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee revealed earlier this month that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A look at the implications amid the heat of a re-election battle.The algorithm that investigators say is having the […]

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June 24, 2024

After devastating tornadoes, Sanderson residents begin to rebuild and recover

The Texas Medical Board has offered guidance to doctors on the emergency medical exception to the state’s abortion ban.How the small town of Sanderson in West Texas is recovering after a pair of tornadoes.Shipments of avocados and mangoes from the Mexican state of Michoacán to the U.S. are suspended after two U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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June 21, 2024

Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun law in North Texas case

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court has issued a major ruling on gun rights, effectively disarming domestic abusers.A meeting today to consider the exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban: It’s an effort to deal with fears about prosecution cited by many Texas doctors.The latest on what could be upcoming federal rules on heat […]

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June 20, 2024

Director Jeff Nichols returns to the big screen with ‘The Bikeriders’

Tropical Storm Alberto bears down on Mexico, bringing rain wind and stormy weather to South Texas. We’ll have an update on the latest.Texas has the second largest population of Indian Americans in the U.S., many of them closely following the shifting political picture in New Delhi. We’ll hear reactions to a rare third term for […]

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June 19, 2024

Shining a light on Black Seminoles this Juneteenth

The Biden administration has announced a policy that will protect about half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. NPR’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has the details on the new directive.Juneteenth is a holiday about visibility – and some people use the occasion to turn the spotlight on communities that have been overlooked. KUT reporter […]

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June 18, 2024

A rare strawberry moon lights the Texas sky this week

It’s been a year since the state took over the Houston Independent School District. How has that affected student scores on the STAAR test?How the state’s rules on diversity, equity and inclusion may put an end to some university scholarships.Why more hedge fund managers are making their home in Texas, rather than New York.A new […]

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