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Aggregated Texas News Articles

• Tragic photo shows migrant father, child who died trying to cross the Rio Grande
  
  A tragic image from the southern border reveals the grim reality facing many Central American migrants who make the dangerous journey. It shows a young father and his daughter who died trying to cross the Rio Grande in south Texas. ...
  CBS News.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:39:23 -0400.
• 1 Fatally Shot in Red Bird in Dallas: Police
  
  One person was fatally shot in Red Bird early Wednesday morning, police said. Photo Credit: NBC 5
  NBC.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 06:28:06 -0500.
• Tragic photo shows migrant girl, dad who died trying to reach Texas
  
  The family hoped to apply for asylum in the United States -- but weren't able to speak to authorities at the U.S. consulate.
  CBS News.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:23:43 -0400.
• More extreme weather a risk to Texas economy, experts say
  
  Severe weather in Texas as a result of climate change may negatively impact the region's economy, economists believe.
  Erin Douglas.  Houston Chronicle.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:30:00 UTC.
• Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Night' game
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were: 6-6-3-8, FIREBALL: 4 (six, six, three, eight; FIREBALL: four)
  By The Associated Press.  San Antonio Express News.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 03:46:12 UTC.
• Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station
  
  The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.
  BBC News.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:14:13 GMT.
• Migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'
  
  A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".
  BBC News.  Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:11:21 GMT.
• Judge tosses out lawsuit against Kinder Morgan's Permian Highway Pipeline
  
  A state district court judge has tossed out a lawsuit seeking to stop a Kinder Morgan pipeline from being routed through the Texas Hill Country.
  Sergio Chapa, Houston Chronicle.  Houston Chronicle.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:49:16 UTC.
• Substitute Teacher Fired From Texas High School After Filming Porn In Classroom
  
  'No student or other district staff were involved'
  Lauryn Overhultz.  Daily Caller.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:44:10 +0000.
• Migrant children moved after 'shocking' conditions at Clint Border Patrol station
  
  Migrant children moved amid reports of "shocking and disturbing" conditions at Clint Border Patrol station in Texas.        
  Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times.  El Paso Times.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:52:06 -0400.
• Wayfair employees protest apparent sale of children's beds to border detention camp, stock drops
  
  Wayfair employees are protesting the company's apparent sale of $200,000 in mattresses to a detention camp for migrant children in Texas.
  CNBC.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:44 GMT.
• As companies flock from California to Texas, Golden State governor punches back
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged San Francisco Bay Area business leaders to focus on the advantages of doing business in the Golden State while also promising action on the state's homeless problem that's garnering national headlines.
  Mark Calvey.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:52:21 +0000.
• Infectious disease was not cause of Texas couple's death, Fiji health official says
  
  The couple's remains are still in Fiji.
  Elizabeth Llorente.  Fox News.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:38:54 GMT.
• Houston infant dies with 90-plus fractures; parents charged
  
  "The evidence shows that Baby Jazmine fell victim to the very people who were supposed to protect her the most in this world."
  Associated Press.  Boston Globe.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:21:04 +0000.
• Tour a Real Castle in the Middle of the Texas Countryside
  
  A few minutes from downtown Bellville and just an hour ride from Houston lies a medieval castle primed for exploring.
  Southern Living.  Southern Living.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:46:08 +0000.
• Texas man, 89, brutally beaten and knocked unconscious during robbery in Houston
  
  Authorities in the nation's fourth-largest city are searching for a suspect who was seen on video earlier this month beating an elderly man during a violent robbery.
  Travis Fedschun.  Fox News.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:46:50 GMT.
• Texas Mom Playing 'Chicken' Runs Over, Kills Son: Prosecutors
  
  Lexus Stagg, 26, is charged with criminally negligent homicide after she ran over her son with her 2006 Lincoln Navigator, prosecutors said.
  Bryan Kirk.  Patch.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:37:43 -0400.
• Houston energy co. considers fourth NGL asset near Corpus Christi
  
  The fourth fractionation train would cost $275 million to build, and Permico Energia is seeking tax incentives to help the process along.
  Joshua Mann.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:07:20 +0000.

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