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Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead at 24

By Schuyler Dixon, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.

Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant U.S. House seat

By John Hanna, Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former council member Amanda Edwards finished atop a 16-person field in Tuesday's special election.

Maine rejects sweeping voter ID requirements while Texas passes amendment to enshrine ban on noncitizens voting

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push to enact strict voter ID laws.

Texas voters approve constitutional amendment affirming parental rights

By Associated Press

The measure adds language to the state constitution affirming that parents are the primary decision-makers for their children and bear the responsibility to nurture and protect their children.

Live Results: Texas 18th Congressional District 2025 election

Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff Tuesday night in a special election for a U.S. House seat that has been vacant since March and will narrow the GOP's slim majority once a winner is sworn in.

Lawsuit by Trump ally Paxton asserts unproven claim of autism risk from acetaminophen

By Associated Press

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the companies behind Tylenol of deceptively marketing the pain reliever to pregnant mothers.

Maine and Texas latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot

By Patrick Whittle, John Hanna, Associated Press

The initiatives are the latest in a wave of voting-related measures since President Donald Trump's false claims about widespread fraud costing him reelection in 2020.

Head of the Alamo's historic site resigns after top Texas Republican criticized her views

By John Hanna, Associated Press

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her publicly, suggesting that her views aren't compatible with the history of the Texas shrine.

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Roberson had been scheduled to receive a lethal injection Oct. 16. This was the third execution date Roberson's lawyers have been able to stay since 2016.

El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of U.S. crackdown

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

On Wednesday, Seitz shared a video with the Pope, highlighting the migrants' struggles. The Pope expressed support for the Catholic leaders aiding these communities.