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What to know about Donald Trump’s apparent assassination attempt
| July 14, 2024
The Secret Service shot and killed the would-be assassin, identified as a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb not far from the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One spectator was killed and two others were critically injured.
Milk, eggs and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines
| July 12, 2024
A DFW company is selling bullets out of vending machines, and gun safety advocates worry it will lead to more shootings.
Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior
| July 9, 2024
Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area, killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender transitions
| July 1, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to decide on and seek medical care for their children.
Texas added more Latino, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
| July 1, 2024
Texas also had the biggest jump last year in the overall population, adding 473,000 people.