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Georgia officer shot and killed was new father working first shift on the job; suspect still at large

State

Georgia officer shot and killed was new father working first shift on the job; suspect still at large

State

Del Rio Border Patrol Union: The agency could’ve been better prepared, but leadership didn’t listen

The U.S. Border Patrol and its unions, whether in the Del Rio Sector or in the Rio Grande Valley, have been open about the record number of crossings at the border.
State

Beto O’Rourke on Matthew McConaughey: 'I don’t know how he feels about any of the issues'

The former member of Congress discussed the fight for voting rights, his takeaways from his last two runs for office and speculation about a run for governor.
Local News

Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond comes down following Virginia Supreme Court ruling

The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the state which wanted to take down the monument. It is the largest Confederate monument in the country.
State

Keith Urban's tour manager dies after falling from stage before concert in Ohio

Randy “Baja” Fletcher died Aug. 27 at a hospital after falling the day before Urban's appearance at Bash on the Bay in Put-in-Bay.
Health

'Handmaid’s Tale'-themed protest held as Texas 'heartbeat' abortion law takes effect

More than a dozen women made their voices heard Wednesday at Dallas City Hall.
Texas News

Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary

The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday, the Texas Tribune reports.
State

Texas voters split over Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance, but he remains popular among Republicans, UT/TT Poll finds

The June 2021 poll shows that 44% of Texans approve of Abbott’s job as governor, while 44% disapprove.
State

Mass shooting on Austin's Sixth Street leaves at least 13 injured

Police say there have been no fatalities at this point. The shooter remains on the run.
Education

Valedictorian swaps her approved speech to target new Texas abortion law: 'A problem that can't wait'

Paxton Smith said 10 days ago she couldn't stop thinking about the new heartbeat abortion bill and got more and more upset.
Death of George Floyd

Trial for three Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death delayed until 2022

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were set to go on trial on August 23, but the proceedings have been delayed until March 7, 2022.
Nation World

Body camera video released after Nashville officer was shot in 'setup' 911 call

Nashville Police said the officer was shot in the arm by a man who then killed himself as authorities responded to a false report.

NTSB begins investigation into fiery plane crash near Houston | Live update at 3 p.m.

Harris County deputy constable Juqaim Barthen released from hospital after shooting

Houston Forecast: Warmer with higher humidity

Higher humidity starting today

Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com

Georgia officer shot and killed was new father working first shift on the job; suspect still at large

Del Rio Border Patrol Union: The agency could’ve been better prepared, but leadership didn’t listen

Beto O’Rourke on Matthew McConaughey: 'I don’t know how he feels about any of the issues'

Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond comes down following Virginia Supreme Court ruling

Keith Urban's tour manager dies after falling from stage before concert in Ohio

'Handmaid’s Tale'-themed protest held as Texas 'heartbeat' abortion law takes effect

Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary

Texas voters split over Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance, but he remains popular among Republicans, UT/TT Poll finds

Mass shooting on Austin's Sixth Street leaves at least 13 injured

Valedictorian swaps her approved speech to target new Texas abortion law: 'A problem that can't wait'

Trial for three Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd's death delayed until 2022

Body camera video released after Nashville officer was shot in 'setup' 911 call

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