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At least 19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school shooting

By Dario Lopez-Mills Associated Press and Eugene Garcia, Associated Press

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres.

News Wrap: More than 220,000 migrants arrived at U.S.-Mexico border in March

In our news wrap Saturday, more than 220,000 migrants arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, setting a 22-year high. Also, nearly 5,000 people are under evacuation orders as a massive wildfire rages across New Mexico, former head of the…

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Texas repeals immigration inspection order that caused border gridlock

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The inspections led to delays, prompting wide backlash and fears of deep economic losses. Some truckers reported having to wait more than 30 hours to cross, and others blocked one of the world's busiest trade bridges in protest.

Protest over Texas truck order snarls traffic, hampers U.S.-Mexico trade

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Protests over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's latest border security measure are slowing down the flow of trade on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas governor orders increased patrolling at border, taunts Biden administration's lack of action

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The move announced Wednesday amounts to a taunt at President Joe Biden and Congress over what the Republican governor calls a failure by the federal government to stop the flow of migrants coming to the southern border.

Judge temporarily blocks Texas investigation of transgender teen's parents

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

A Texas judge has blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender confirming treatments she's received.

Texas primary sets up Greg Abbott-Beto O'Rourke showdown as midterms begin

By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke after voters in Texas on Tuesday opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season.

GOP elects Texas Gov. Abbott to run for 3rd term

By Associated Press

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is again his party’s nominee after a commanding win over a band of challengers from the far right, including Allen West — a former Florida congressman.

Texas primary offers first midterm measure of U.S. political mood

By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Republicans are betting that Tuesday will be the first step toward them easily retaking Congress in November. But the fight over the party's future is much fiercer than it was 20 years ago.

Texas AG Ken Paxton once joined this family of a trans kid for dinner. They now feel under attack

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

On Feb. 18, Paxton, who this year faces a tough reelection, issued a legal interpretation that labels certain types of gender-affirming care for trans kids child abuse.