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Greg Abbott says he supports THC ban on intoxicating hemp products
The governor appeared to walk back his calls last month for lawmakers to regulate the state’s burgeoning THC industry like it ...
Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel
Dozens of peacocks and peahens are missing from historic Art Deco hotel in the Sacramento Delta are missing. Hotel staff said ...
That scary Texas redistricting map you saw? It was some guy's 'thought experiment.'
The State Capitol is seen on July 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Lawmakers are gathering for a special session to discuss an agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott that seeks to address flood relief in ...
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Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods
Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps ...
Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, ...
Will Mother Nature cooperate with events in Austin? First dry weekend in July is a start
Austin's first dry weekend of July will feature near-normal temperatures, a mix of sun and clouds, and plenty of outdoor ...