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An armed man at Texas Capitol made threats against lawmaker, Gov. Abbott says
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said that she was named by the alleged Minnesota shooter shortly after Gov. Greg ...
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‘Psychedelics and the Texas Trip’ explores science & history behind state-funded research initiative
The initiative signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott will provide up to $50 million for clinical trials of the psychoactive ...
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With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Texas lawmakers demand enhanced security from Gov. Abbott
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota ...
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Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies
As people and businesses continue to flock to the Lone Star State, Texas lawmakers passed legislation this spring that is ...
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy National Guard troops amid ICE protests
As protests continue in the U.S. over immigration enforcement raids, Abbott says he will deploy the state's National Guard as ...
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Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods
Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.