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How an Elite Track Athlete Secured a Spot on โ€˜The Voiceโ€™

Chloe Abbott is an elite sprinter and Olympic-hopeful who trains under coach renowned Bobby Kersee

outsideonline.com

Texas Senate confirms former Sen. Jane Nelson as 115th secretary of state

Nelsonโ€™s former colleagues unanimously voted to confirm the longtime Flower Mound senator as Texasโ€™ new secretary of state on March 15.

communityimpact.com

ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' paints charter schools as neighborhood 'nemesis' 'with ulterior motives'

ABC series "Abbott Elementary" paints charter schools as one of the series' antagonists in the second season of the Emmy-winning sitcom.

foxnews.com

Texas Lege Watch: A GOP Bill Would Put Greg Abbott in Charge of Houston Flood Control. What Could Go Wrong?

Senator Paul Bettencourtโ€™s proposal would hand the Harris County Flood Control District over to unelected bureaucrats appointed by the governor.

texasmonthly.com

Letters: Comments countered

But when he states that Abbott should โ€œlet President Biden and Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas handle their federal responsibility, which is the borders of America,โ€ he completely loses my support. The problem, and sad reality, is that Biden and Mayorkas have done everything but handle the border! And still people put Mr. Trump on a high pedestal as if he ever looked down toward them rather than the top 1% earners? Slowly but surely Mr. Biden has lead in restoring the world supply chain back to normal. Oscar GarzaPalmviewLETTERS โ€” Limit letters to 300 words; all letters are subject to editing.

myrgv.com

Texas Emergency Management officials urge Texans impacted by storms to report damage

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) urges all Texans impacted by this weekโ€™s severe storms to self-report property damage using TDEMโ€™s iSTAT damage survey.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

Letters: Questions answered

Being a person like Mr. Ben Castillo I like to ask questions, but I would much prefer answering his of Feb 3. We derive the same good that America has received from immigrants for nearly 250 years. Future loyal citizens, talent and people willing to take jobs that our affluent workers turn down. Those vilifying our governor wouldnโ€™t stop because New Yorkโ€™s activities are caused by Gov. The ones we have have been broken for at least 70 years and no administration has taken adequate action to improve them until now.

myrgv.com

Abbott faces SEC investigation over infant formula debacle

Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.

cbsnews.com

Letters: Abbott visit just a waste

What a waste of money on useless steel thatโ€™ll rot in a few years. Mr. Abbott may do better spending our $32 billion surplus on education, better teacher pay, better security at the schools. Therefore, I believe we should get our priorities straight and boot Mr. Abbott and have a governor who looks to improve peopleโ€™s lives instead of โ€œa big, beautiful wall,โ€ to quote his idol, Donald Trump. And, Mr. Abbott, let President Biden and Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas handle their federal responsibility, which is the borders of America. It is absolutely imperative that our shelter at the cathedral be kept open to shelter these refugees.

myrgv.com

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for seven counties impacted by winter storm

Abbott has encouraged Texans to report damage to their homes and businesses. This helps officials determine if the state is eligible for federal disaster assistance.

communityimpact.com

Houston community groups to hold rally against HISD state takeover

A Houston group is planning a rally Thursday, Feb. 2 against the state possible taking over the Houston Independent School District.

chron.com

Abbottโ€™s sales fall in fourth quarter, as people buy fewer COVID-19 tests

Sales of Abbottโ€™s nutritional products also declined following a pause in the manufacturing of infant formula.

chicagotribune.com

The cybersecurity threat of TikTok (Jan. 23, 2023) โ€“ Houston Public Media

On Monday's show: Now that TikTok has been banned from government-issued devices in Texas, we discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed.

cbsnews.com

Justice Department opens investigation into Abbott over baby formula

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Abbott, a company spokesperson confirmed.

washingtonpost.com

Letters: Heritage and history

Iโ€™m a living example of the way our country was formed by different peoples and there is nothing wrong in acknowledging this. My family is one of these families that can see our country and especially Texas from both sides. Theodore Monroe Dorsett, was a member of the Fredonia group, an early group of gringo rabble rousers who sparked the war against Santa Anna. He also, according the records in familysearch.org, was a member of the early Texas Rangers. My third great-grandpa got to Texas in 1826 with his familia and was a close buddy of William Travis.

myrgv.com

Geraldo Rivera calls for lawmakers to come together to fix border crisis: Not going to be fixed with posturing

Fox News' Geraldo Rivera shared his reaction to President Biden's first visit to the border and how illegal immigration should be addressed on 'Hannity.'

foxnews.com

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1760: The Christmas Lectures โ€“ Houston Public Media

Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday's Gift to children.ย  Today, theย Christmas Lectures.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Critics erupt on transgender Biden official, Southwest under fire for travel nightmare and more top headlines

Fox News First brings you Fox News' top headlines every morning.

news.yahoo.com

Gov. Abbott holds news conference with PUC, ERCOT ahead of severe winter threats across Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Wednesday at the State Operations Center in Austin ahead of the severe winter weather that is expected to impact the state of Texas this week.

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2425: Sketches โ€“ Houston Public Media

Episode: 2425 In which the Smithsonian Institution celebrates sketching.ย  Today, we make sketches.

houstonpublicmedia.org

To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips

The announcement signals a shift in Abbottโ€™s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.

Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limits

A Montana judge said he would decide Tuesday whether to continue temporary limits on wolf hunting in the state or to restore quotas and hunting methods before a trial over whether the public was given an adequate opportunity to weigh in on changes in the way the state estimates the size of the wolf population.

Food insecure? Hereโ€™s how to get help in Houston

With inflation a continuing concern for everyone, putting food on the table is a growing challenge for some in our community.

State leaders wonโ€™t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in childrenโ€™s mental health

As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear theyโ€™re not a priority.

Gov. Abbott announces over $355M in public safety grants

Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer more than $355 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including victims services, anti-human trafficking efforts, and law enforcement support.

Letters: Close borders

I loved reading Raymond Yatesโ€™ letter (Sept. 23), and yes, Raymond, I will help you, but we need more people to hear and help us! Abbott sent the crossers to โ€œForgetful Joeโ€ Biden, because they will be protected from the Border Patrol by the $385,000 fence built with our hard-earned taxes, or directly to โ€œGigglesโ€ Kamala Harrisโ€™ residence. Please help me and Raymond Yates close the borders, because we are facing an invasion caused by this liberal Biden administration! Ricardo Rosales Sr.PharrRemovepresidentItโ€™s time for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to invoke the 25th Amendment, as Joe Biden has gone off the deep end mentally in a recent event where he was speaking. His diminished mental capacity has already given bravado to the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China.

myrgv.com

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2385: Cotton โ€“ Houston Public Media

Episode: 2385 When cotton was king in Texas.ย  Today, think about cotton.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Re-electing Democrats means border crisis will 'only get worse,' says Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, R-Texas, warns of the potential consequences on border security if Democrats maintain control of Congress after the midterms.

foxnews.com

Letters: GOP accused of hypocrisy

They donโ€™t say good night to their mommy and daddy before going to sleep. Why is it you choose a weapon of war over a childโ€™s right to grow up and live their dreams? The โ€œsand,โ€ of course, is Christianityโ€™s terribly faulty interpretation of the scripture, leading inevitably to ignorance, inequality, hypocrisy, and violence throughout much of history. The โ€œgood bookโ€ itself contains lost secrets that, if found, could be of great help to us today. That is what democratic Rome did at the end, and that is what democratic Israel did at its end point too, when it slid into captivity in Babylon.

myrgv.com

One killed in head-on collision with dump truck in Aransas County

One person was killed in head-on collision with a dump truck in Aransas County.

caller.com

Amid shortages and another recall, Abbott plans $500 million infant formula plant

"This country would benefit from more manufacturing capacity and redundancy," the health care company's CEO said.

cbsnews.com

Abbott recalls more baby formula over faulty bottle

Largest U.S. manufacturer of baby formula says bottles could have defective caps, leading to food spoilage.

cbsnews.com

Opinion: A year after Texas deregulated the carrying of handguns โ€“ are we safer?

While there has not been time to track the impact of the law, law enforcement reports crime, violence, shootings, and attacks on officers are rising.

caller.com

1-on-1 conversation with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on bussing migrants, abortion law, school safety, more

Less than one month before the Midterm election, KPRC 2 Anchor Christine Noรซl sat down with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for a 1-on-1 interview in The Woodlands.

โ€˜Abbott Elementaryโ€™ is the rare sitcom with something for everyone

The ABC mockumentary "Abbott Elementary," which boasts network comedy's best cast, returns for another school year after its big night at the Emmys.

washingtonpost.com

Here's how much O'Rourke and Abbott have raised. Top donors, PACs and more

As November approaches, candidates for Texas state governor are in the last leg of the race. Here's how much the candidates have raised as well as the top donors to these political campaigns.

lmtonline.com

Brian Kilmeade: How the Biden administration is 'gaslighting' Americans

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade described how the Biden administration is attempting to deceive Americans Saturday in the opening monologue of "One Nation."

foxnews.com

Pete Hegseth on Martha's Vineyard flight: Illegal migrants should have been greeted with open arms

Fox News host Pete Hegseth calls out the Democrats' response after illegal migrants were sent to Martha's Vineyard on Friday's "Jesse Watters Primetime.'

foxnews.com

Migrants bussed to sanctuary city Chicago are promptly shipped off to suburbs

Migrants from the Southern border were reportedly bussed to suburban Illinois hotels after being welcomed in Chicago, a move that the mayor of Burr Ridge called frustrating.

news.yahoo.com

Letter: Big problems not addressed

I find the editorial printed Aug. 9 is trying to address the problem of Abbottโ€™s failed policy on the border.

myrgv.com

Problems caused by immigrant busing are enjoyed

They canโ€™t let it die, and yet they cannot provide what they advertise, especially with elections looming in the future where local taxpayers may put a nail in their coffins. Coming soon will be a sponsored effort by Democrats to allow voting by those who are not citizens of the United States, both in local and national elections. What remedial actions can be taken to alleviate this catastrophe and return our government to, by and for all American citizens? Those migrants who are truthfully attempting to escape the tyranny and persecution of their home nation can apply at any U.S. embassy, and wait their turn to migrate into the United States. The United States must make illegal immigration seem less attractive.

myrgv.com

Letters: Article addressed

The new findings that a culture of lockdowns due to โ€œbailoutsโ€ by fleeing migrants is a reason joined by the authors with immigration policies, school lockdowns, complacency and the proximity of numerous immigrant detention centers in three nearby cities. Lockdowns โ€” no actual numbers here โ€” happen presumably when sirens scream on the two highways close to the school. In one report we are told that the Raptor alarm system doesnโ€™t distinguish why there is a lockdown. Or is it another sort of link to immigration policy, which of course belongs solely to President Biden? Has any president for the past 20 or 30 years addressed real immigration reform?

myrgv.com

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration to help Texas counties impacted by flooding

The declaration allows state officials to deploy emergency resources in response to storms across the state. It includes 23 counties, but more may be added as needed.

communityimpact.com

Big houses, short commutes draw buyers to N.Va. cul-de-sac

BUYING NEW | Prices for the spacious single-family houses start at $1.9 million.

washingtonpost.com

FDA says 3 negative rapid tests needed for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

Theย Food and Drug Administrationย now recommends that people who have been exposed to the coronavirus should have three negative at-home tests, even if they donโ€™t have symptoms.

Going to the 2022 Bud Billiken Parade? Here's what you need to know.

The 93rd Bud Billiken Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

chicagotribune.com

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy.

State, feds say six-month maternal Medicaid coverage still under review

HHSC said it was initially told the plan was โ€œnot approvable.โ€ Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a statement Friday saying Texasโ€™ plan to extend coverage to six months was not rejected but still under review.

Gov. Abbott provides $1.25M grant to Uvalde ISD for trauma-informed counseling

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD).

Abbott reports strong earnings despite infant formula crisis

Abbott Laboratories reported strong earnings, despite grappling in recent months with the shutdown of an infant formula plant.

chicagotribune.com

READ: Full report on Uvalde school shooting

The Texas House of Representatives Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting released its interim report on the tragedy Sunday. It is based on weeks of closed-door interviews with dozens of people, including witnesses and law enforcement who responded to the shooting scene in Uvalde, Texas.

Pharr retirement community employee accused of stealing from retiree

A 54-year-old San Juan resident who worked as a Pharr retirement communityโ€™s marketing director found herself in jail this week for allegations that she stole nearly $150 from a retiree. Authorities booked Laura Michelle Abbott into the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center on Wednesday on a charge of credit card or debit card abuse against the elderly. The resident reported the allegations to Alamo police on May 13, where he reported that Abbott made approximately $147.34 in purchases without his consent, according to a probable cause affidavit. The Monitor reached out to a spokesperson listed on Brooke Ridgeโ€™s corporate website about Abbottโ€™s employment status. Abbott bailed out of the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center on Thursday on a $20,000 bond, jail records show.

myrgv.com

Abbott reopens Michigan baby formula plant after flooding

Abbott's facility has now closed and reopened twice this year. The baby formula plant had previously closed in February following a bacterial contamination.

npr.org

Letters: Canโ€™t forget

Punch in, work, punch out, eat, and punch in again only to leave and, and for the second time this week, forgetting to punch out. I forgot that by the door, a specialized lock sits quietly watching the room, quaint and shiny, ready at a momentโ€™s notice. For every ring or vibration of our alarms and alerts, we must not forget. When you get to your driveway and unload the groceries only to realize you forgot milk, do not forget their names. God please help us to forget the hate in our hearts and instead remember to recognize love for the sake of the children.

myrgv.com

Abbott Laboratories opening office in Willis Tower

Abbott Laboratories plans to open a new office in the Willis Tower. The leased space will accommodate as many as 450 workers.

chicagotribune.com

Letters: How will you vote?

Would you consider agreeing that no individual citizen needs an arsenal of assault weapons, which have been used almost exclusively for the murder of school children and other innocent people? Would you be willing to vote against any political office holder or candidate who wants unlimited access to assault weaponry, without regard to age or mental competence? These are three questions I hope youโ€™ll ask yourself before you vote later this year. McLaughlin called Beto a โ€œsick SOB,โ€ and Beto was removed. Members of a society who have no problem killing children in the womb have no problem killing children in the classroom.

myrgv.com

Letters: Oโ€™Rourke out of line

By the way, everyone already knows he has publicly stated that he is all for gun control and confiscation. There is a time and place for everything and this was not the time nor place for the wannabe senator, wannabe president or wannabe governor to be espousing his political agenda. Staying out of pressing community matters like gun violence is taking separation of church and state too far. That hallowed concept refers to preventing the state from running the church, and the church from running the state. It is clearly possible for good church members to be a force for lawful standards in the community as well.

myrgv.com

The Novel That Turns Fatherhood Into Art

Fathering, as depicted in literature, is usually not subtle or consoling. Abbott Awaits is the antidote.

theatlantic.com

Abbott again halting formula production at its Michigan facility after flooding

Less than two weeks after restarting formula production at its Michigan facility, Abbott has again had to halt manufacturing there amid flooding.

chicagotribune.com

Abbott's baby formula plant closes again after severe storms and flooding

Abbott's Sturgis, Mich., plant was open for less than two weeks before it had to close again after flooding from severe weather. The company said it hopes to resume production in a few weeks.

npr.org

Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violence

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning calling for a special session to address the ongoing gun violence among children.

Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

bbc.co.uk

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for school safety review in wake of Uvalde mass shooting

In the wake of the Uvalde mass shooting in which 21 people were killed, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he sent a letter on Wednesday to Kathy Martinez-Prather directing the Texas School Safety Center to begin immediately conducting comprehensive school safety reviews to ensure all Texas public schools are following the appropriate procedures to maximize school safety.

Abbott will no longer appear in-person at NRA convention in Houston

Governor Greg Abbott will no longer make an in-person appearance at the NRA convention in Houston Friday due to him being scheduled to hold a news conference in Uvalde.

FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula

The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced a congressional grilling over a months-long delay in inspecting the plant at the center of a nationwide baby formula shortage.

US safety, savings rules set stage for baby formula shortage

A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.

Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, familiesโ€™ lawyers confirm

Lawyers representing families under investigation said they heard from the agency Thursday about continuing the investigations that had previously been halted by a statewide injunction.

EXPLAINER: What we know about shuttered baby formula plant

Many questions remain about the shuttered Abbott baby formula plant at the center of a nationwide shortage.

US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage

President Joe Biden's administration has announced new steps to ease the national shortage of baby formula, including allowing more imports from overseas.

Baby formula shortage is making low-income mothers struggle to pay for a product usually covered by the state

The stateโ€™s poorest mothers are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket when they find baby formula because they say they canโ€™t risk waiting for the exact brand and size container covered by Texasโ€™ Women, Infant and Children program.

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott.

โ€˜Disability Book Weekโ€™ opens world of literary contributions to better understand, empower disabled community

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Texas Governor Abbott and officials from other states to proclaim April 23 โ€“ 29 as โ€œDisability Book Week,โ€ which will highlight authors worldwide with disabilities. It also includes books that have a leading character with a disability shown in a positive way.

Gov. Greg Abbott holds roundtable in Houston to discuss Texasโ€™ business climate

Gov. Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion on Texasโ€™ thriving business climate on Thursday in Houston.

Gov. Greg Abbott replaces Texas military leader who has overseen heavily criticized border mission

Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Suelzer will take over as the military departmentโ€™s new leader. He replaces Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, who was criticized for her handling of Operation Lone Star, as adjutant general of the Texas Military Department.

As Texas targets trans kids, their families scramble to find lawyers

Ever since Gov. Greg Abbott directed the stateโ€™s child welfare agency to investigate parents who provide gender-affirming care to their children, LGBTQ-affirming family lawyers statewide have been deluged with calls.

Recall alert: These powdered baby formulas sold in Texas are linked to illnesses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it's investigating certain powdered baby formula following reports of children contracting serious infections.

โ€˜Significant icing eventโ€™: Gov. Abbott addresses severe winter weather, power grid concerns

As a strong artic cold front moves across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Thursday, providing an update on the severe winter weather.

Live winter storm updates: City of Austin issues boil water notice

Texas faces a new winter storm a year after a deadly freeze left millions without power. Hereโ€™s the latest.

โ€˜They do not have a voiceโ€™: New law that protects outside dogs in animal cruelty situations to go into effect Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, โ€œoutside dogsโ€ in Houston will hopefully be a little healthier and happier, thanks to a new law that will protect them.

Austin-area businesses will have to post COVID-19 policies, a modest rule that might trigger a fresh clash with state

Itโ€™s unclear whether the local mandate, which requires businesses to post signs outlining their safety guidelines, is in conflict with Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s previous pandemic orders.

Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo, Attorney Christian Menefee respond to ruling on mask mandates

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Attorney Christian Menefee spoke out on Thursday at a news conference after the State Court of Appeals announced they upheld the countyโ€™s ability to impose mask mandates.

Amazon, Walgreens and CVS limit Covid-19 tests per customer amid soaring cases

As theย omicron variant spreadsย throughout the U.S. and Covid-19 cases spike ahead of Christmas, demand for at-home testing kits has risen dramatically. That prompted Amazon, Walgreens and CVS to place limits this week on how many tests each customer can buy.

New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing -- the holiday season

Holiday season could strain COVID-19 home test supplies as more Americans try to screen themselves before Thanksgiving and other family gatherings.

Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott

Before ending the special session Tuesday, Texas lawmakers reached a deal to allocate roughly $3.3 billion to higher education institutions for capital projects. The price tag went up from the Senate's original proposal.

U.S. to reopen land borders with Mexico to vaccinated travelers starting in November

The borders were closed to nonessential travel in March 2020, which hurt businesses in Texas border cities that rely on Mexican shoppers.

Gov. Greg Abbott adds property tax relief, bail to special session agenda

Abbott has faced pressure from his right to prioritize property tax relief. One of his challengers in the Republican primary has slammed him for not including it earlier in the agenda, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called it his top priority this session.

Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for redistricting, other conservative priorities starting Sept. 20

On top of redistricting, Abbott wants lawmakers to take up bills on restrictions for transgender student athletes and the allocation of billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

Private donations for a Texas border wall have soared to $54 million. But itโ€™s still unclear whoโ€™s giving.

After two months, the donations had petered out around $1 million. But the effort saw a major boost in August.

Gov. Abbott extends border disaster declaration to 43 Texas counties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the border disaster declaration for 43 counties in South Texas.

Texas House approves additional $2 billion for border security as state moves to build border wall

The bill would nearly triple border security funding from the last biennium. The legislation needs one more vote of approval from the House before moving to the Senate.

Fort Bend ISD lifts mask mandate for students, staff days after it went into effect

Fort Bend Independent School District announced Saturday that its mask mandate for students and staff has been lifted.

Joe Biden takes aim at states blocking mask mandates, setting Gov. Greg Abbott up for showdown with feds

Biden said he will use the U.S. Department of Educationโ€™s civil rights enforcement authority to deter states from blocking mask mandates in classrooms.

Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier amid Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s push for a state-funded border wall

The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbottโ€™s office says itโ€™s a โ€œconcrete barrierโ€ that is separate from his border wall push.

State Rep. Ron Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Al Green arrested while demonstrating for federal voting bill at U.S. Capitol

Reynolds is among the Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., last month to block a state voting restrictions bill.

VYPE 411: Olivia Abbott of Stratford

Olivia Abbott recently won the VYPE Houston Public School Preseason Libero of the Year Fall Poll! VYPE caught up with Abbott for the 411 on the star from Stratford.

Abbottโ€™s 13 strikeout, 8-inning gem keeps USA softball unbeaten

Monica Abbott's 13-strikeout night helped the Americans walk-off in the bottom of the eighth to move to 4-0 and move closer to the gold-medal game.

Osterman stars again as USA Softball stays perfect

Veteran pitcher Cat Osterman brought her A-game again as the United States moved to 3-0 in pool play with a 2-0 defeat of Mexico on Saturday.

Monica Abbott pitches one-hitter as U.S. scrapes past Canada

The United States notched an opening-round victory against Canada behind a clutch pitching performance by Monica Abbott.

Drivers who hit someone in a crosswalk in Texas could now face prison time thanks to new law named after Fort Bend County woman

Not many days after Lisa Torry Smith died in 2017, after family members learned it was not a crime in Texas to drive into someone in a crosswalk, they decided the law needed to change.

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