# Texas

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# Stormy

Tropical Storm Hanna nears hurricane strength as it approaches Texas

Forecasters expect the weather system to bring heavy rain, storm surges and possible tornadoes.

18.4k

Jul 25th 2020, 1:04 PM

# john slattery

Limerick man jailed in US for trafficking endangered rhino horns

John Slattery was extradited to the US in May over charges relating to wildlife trafficking.

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Jul 23rd 2020, 8:07 AM

# United States

Texas resumes executions after months-long shutdown due to Covid-19

Billy Joe Wardlow, convicted for murder, was given the lethal injection yesterday evening.

33.6k

Jul 9th 2020, 8:26 AM

# Abortion Rights

US Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana state law on abortion clinics

The Louisiana law is virtually identical to one in Texas that the court struck down in 2016.

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Jun 29th 2020, 5:11 PM

# Coronavirus

Texas' battle against Covid-19 takes 'a dangerous turn', as LA bars ordered to close

Bars in seven Californian counties have been ordered to close due to a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Jun 29th 2020, 3:28 PM

# Coronavirus

Texas halts reopening as US virus cases soar

Texas was among the most aggressive states in reopening in early June after months of lockdown.

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Jun 26th 2020, 7:06 AM

# Houston

Funeral of George Floyd takes place in Texas

The private service will end six days of mourning for the 46-year-old.

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Jun 9th 2020, 8:53 PM

# Investigation

FBI says shooting at Texas naval air station was 'terrorism-related'

The shooting took place at 6.15am today. One person was injured and the gunman was killed.

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May 21st 2020, 10:55 PM

# Texas

Two killed in shooting at university residence in US

The shooting happened in a dormitory at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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Feb 3rd 2020, 8:11 PM

# Extreme Weather

Storms and tornadoes leave at least 10 dead across US

Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power from Texas to Michigan.

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Jan 12th 2020, 11:30 AM

# Fort Worth

Two dead in Texas shooting after gunman opens fire in church

The attacker was shot by a member of the congregation.

11.7k

Dec 30th 2019, 8:05 AM

# Coahuila

At least 14 dead in Mexico gun battle near Texas border

Security forces fought an hour-long battle with suspected drug cartel gunmen.

21.9k

Dec 1st 2019, 1:17 PM

# Christine Rollins

Pack of feral hogs attack and kill woman outside Texas home

Texas has seen a boom in its feral hog population in recent years.

27.6k

Nov 26th 2019, 11:15 PM

# gone wrong

Small plane crashes in Texas during gender reveal stunt

A passenger suffered minor injuries in the crash.

39.0k

Nov 9th 2019, 3:34 PM

# Withdrawn

Beto O'Rourke pulls out of 2020 US presidential race

It follows months of stagnant polling numbers and dwindling finances.

23.9k

Nov 1st 2019, 10:27 PM

# Atatiana Jefferson

Texas police officer charged with murder for shooting woman in her home

Aaron Dean (34) was jailed last night.

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Oct 15th 2019, 10:13 AM

# Atatiana Jefferson

Woman shot dead in her home by Texas police officer was playing video games with nephew

A neighbour had called a non-emergency line to report the home’s front door had been left open.

37.9k

Oct 14th 2019, 2:42 PM

# Texas

El Paso shooter pleads not guilty to capital murder

The district attorney’s office has said it will be seeking the death penalty.

14.6k

Oct 11th 2019, 8:54 AM

# Dallas

Police officer who shot dead black neighbour embraced by his brother as she's jailed for 10 years

Amber Guyger was also hugged by the judge in court.

52.9k

Oct 3rd 2019, 11:52 AM

# amber guyger

Former Texas police officer found guilty after fatally shooting neighbour in his own apartment

Officer Amber Guyger claimed she mistook her neighbour’s apartment for her own.

33.8k

Oct 1st 2019, 6:13 PM

# Texas

Cult US indie artist Daniel Johnston has died aged 58

His brother said his death was unexpected and he was in good spirits just one day ago.

23.1k

Sep 12th 2019, 7:46 AM

# mark soliz

Man (37) who was convicted of two murders executed in Texas jail

In his last words, Mark Soliz apologised “for the grief and the pain that I caused”.

15.6k

Sep 11th 2019, 7:14 AM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

A large fire in Cork, a heroin seizure by gardaí and Brexit drama had everyone talking today.

12.1k

Sep 1st 2019, 8:02 PM

# gun control

Death toll in Texas shooting rampage rises to seven

Police have identified the suspect as a white man in his mid-30s.

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Sep 1st 2019, 5:20 PM

# Texas

CervicalCheck scandal: Woman granted leave to serve personal injuries summons on US clinic

The woman claims that Clinical Pathology Laboratories or its agents were guilty of negligence or breach of duty.

8.6k

Aug 14th 2019, 3:12 PM

# El Paso

El Paso shooting suspect told police he was targeting Mexicans

22 people were killed and about two dozen were injured in the shooting at a Walmart store.

19.7k

Aug 9th 2019, 9:47 PM

# gun control

Trump says US needs 'meaningful background checks' on gun holders

Trump’s comments follow mass shootings in Ohio and Texas last weekend in which 31 people died.

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Aug 9th 2019, 7:52 PM

# Terrorism

Trump says he had 'amazing day' after meeting victims of latest mass shootings

The US president faced protests as he met victims in Ohio and Texas, but the White House said he was ‘treated like a rock star’.

26.0k

Aug 8th 2019, 7:37 AM

# dayton

'Do something': Protesters greet Trump in Ohio as he visits mass shooting victims

The US President will visit El Paso later today.

15.6k

Aug 7th 2019, 9:20 PM

# galveston

Officers leading black man by a rope in Texas sparks outrage

Police said Donald Neely should have been taken to the station in a police car but only mounted officers were available.

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Aug 7th 2019, 7:06 AM

# not welcome

El Paso residents tell Trump to stay away as Republican governor in Ohio backs gun reforms

Locals in the predominantly-Latino border town said the president is part of the problem ahead of his visit tomorrow.

37.9k

Aug 6th 2019, 10:25 PM

# climate of fear

Barack Obama: Americans should reject leaders who 'normalise' racism

Obama did not mention President Trump by name.

21.4k

Aug 6th 2019, 8:47 AM

# Texas

Gunman kills 20 in Texas Walmart as police probe possible hate crime

The suspect wrote about the “Hispanic invasion” of Texas online.

57.0k

Aug 4th 2019, 7:35 AM

# Rocky

Edwards makes it eight UFC wins in a row after overcoming Dos Anjos by unanimous decision

Leon Edwards beat Rafael dos Anjos after five rounds at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

6.8k

Jul 21st 2019, 10:45 AM

# In America

Images show 'dangerous overcrowding' taking place at migrant detention centres in Texas

A report from the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security was published yesterday.

12.3k

Jul 3rd 2019, 11:56 AM

# addison

Ten killed after plane hits hangar during takeoff in Texas

The plane heading to Florida was carrying two flight crew and eight passengers.

22.4k

Jul 1st 2019, 6:57 AM

# Maleah Davis

Man (26) who reported Texas girl missing arrested in her disappearance

Derion Vence, who is the former fiancé of the girl’s mother, was arrested near Houston yesterday.

39.3k

May 12th 2019, 5:30 PM

# John William King

US executes white supremacist for lynching black man in Texas in 1998

John William King was put to death last night.

25.4k

Apr 25th 2019, 7:18 AM

# California

US couple sentenced to life in prison for imprisoning 12 of their children

David Allen Turpin and Louise Anna Turpin pleaded guilty.

35.5k

Apr 19th 2019, 8:00 PM

# Twin Peaks

Officials say probe into deadliest biker shootout in US history would be 'waste of time' as charges dropped

A total of 177 bikers were arrested after the shooting.

24.9k

Apr 3rd 2019, 10:45 PM