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Texas governor pardons man convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former US Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice.

France 24

Abbott pardons killer of BLM protestor

Texas Gov. pardoned Daniel Perry, who told a friend that he “might have to kill" demonstrators before shooting one

Salon

Former US Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Pardoned For Murder

Former US Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of murdering U.S. Air Force veteran Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter rally, receives a full pardon fr...

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Texas governor pardons Uber driver convicted of murdering BLM protester

Garrett Foster’s partner said she is ‘heartbroken’ by the governor’s decision

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Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020

A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.

The Texas Tribune

Texas is fighting to keep control of Fronton Island, an area previously used by cartels

The International Water Boundary Commission banned construction by Texas in the area, saying it impacts the river

Latin Times

How a Denton divorce could imperil IVF access in Texas

The Texas Supreme Court is considering taking up the question of whether frozen embryos should be treated as people, not property, in a divorce case.

The Texas Tribune

Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.

The Texas Tribune

Biden's new asylum rule would have 'minimal' impact on unauthorized border crossings

The new rule allows immigration oficials to speed up the asylum-petitioning process by assessing the person's criminal background within days, instead of months or even years.

WEKU

A Lawsuit 30 Years Ago Affirmed Free Speech on Texas College Campuses

The University of Texas’ fixation on protesters “not affiliated with UT” calls to mind when Southwest Texas State University tried to ban an independent newspaper.

Texas Observer

DPS has charged hundreds of migrants who rushed a border gate with rioting. A judge has thrown out the charges.

Two different groups surged through an El Paso border gate. An El Paso judge has twice thrown out the resulting criminal charges.

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GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.

Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.

The Texas Tribune

Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

Latin Times

Arkansas, Iowa among six states suing Biden administration rule that expands protections for LGBTQ students

Other states such as Texas and Florida have already challenged the federal government's decision on court

The Texas Tribune

Here’s why UT and A&M are unlikely to divest from Israel

Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.

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Texas Observer

Rick’s Requiem: The Serious Impact of an Unserious Politician

A new book seeks to paint a more measured portrait of the oft-mocked Texas politician.

The Texas Tribune

Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas.

Latin Times

Houston area flooding continues as heavy rains ease in Texas largest city

Gov Greg Abbott asked people to report their damage in order to get any federal financial assistance

The Guardian - US

‘Why doesn’t anybody care?’ Texas-Mexico border devastated by anti-migrant operation

Greg Abbott’s strategy to deter immigration isn’t just harming people and costing billions – it’s ruining the Rio Grande’s ecosystem

Al Jazeera

In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders

Texas, one of the most conservative US states, has implemented laws limiting the ability to protest against Israel.

The Texas Tribune

Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday.

The Texas Tribune

UT-Austin’s Jay Hartzell praised by GOP leaders as university presidents nationwide take heat over protest response

Hartzell’s protest response has also resulted in condemnations from students and faculty.

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