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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.