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High temperatures trigger storms, widespread power outages across southern U.S.

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

Triple-digit temperatures prompted heat advisories across much of the southern U.S., triggered thunderstorms that knocked out power from Oklahoma to Mississippi and whipped up winds that raised wildfire threats in Arizona and New Mexico.

Cleanup efforts begin after deadly storms strike several Southern states

By David Erickson, Sarah Brumfield, Ken Miller, Associated Press

Severe storms — including some that produced tornadoes — tore across a swath of Southern states, killing at least five people as they destroyed hundreds of homes, tossed vehicles into buildings and left hundreds of thousands without electricity.

Texas court allows Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial to move to Houston

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The decision Wednesday deals the Republican another setback as he awaits a separate impeachment trial. It remains unclear when Paxton might finally have his day in court on felony charges of defrauding investors in a tech startup.

‘Obamacare’ will still cover prevention for HIV, other illnesses amid court case

By Kevin McGill, Associated Press

An agreement approved Tuesday by federal appellate judges means the coverage mandates can stay in place, for now. The coverage was thrown into question in March by a federal judge in Texas.

Families with transgender children struggle to navigate wave of anti-trans politics

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane, Tess Conciatori

Texas is the largest state in the country to ban transition-related medical care for minors, joining 19 other states that have restricted access. Laura Barrón-López recently spent time in Texas to learn more about the law and spoke with one…

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Impeached Texas attorney general’s business associate jailed on federal charges

By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Anti-LGBTQ+ activists clash with inclusive values in a small Texas town

By Laura Barrón-López

PBS NewsHour’s Laura Barrón-López explores the tensions over LGBTQ+ inclusion in a changing Texas, where a Christmas parade controversy became a battleground for the fight over rights and acceptance.

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Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors

By Associated Press

Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.

Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton impeachment

By Paul J. Weber, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

The appointment Wednesday comes after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct and crimes.

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton

By Associated Press

A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached by the state's GOP-controlled House of Representatives.