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ACLU Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold DACA

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 6:26pm

WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S.

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The copperhead is among four venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and coral snakes, that people should watch for while walking. Their pattern blends well with fallen leaves and debris on the ground. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension photo by Maureen Frank)

Snakes are out

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 6:25pm

It’s summertime, and like it or not, snakes are out.

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Early summer drying could indicate a severe wildfire season in Texas

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 1:04pm

Drought conditions in the western High Plains and South Plains and early drying across the state have led to an early start to the summer wildfire season.

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Police Departments Warned to Protect Constitutional Rights Ahead of Juneteenth

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:46pm

HOUSTON – With wide-spread protests planned in honor of Juneteenth, the ACLU of Texas today sent a letter to the largest law enforcement agencies in Texas demanding that they publicly commit to end

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Texas Railroad Commission Delays While the Planet Melts, Floods, Storms, and Weeps

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:44pm

(Austin, TX) -- Today the Texas Railroad Commission failed to take decisive action on controlling gas flaring and venting at fracking sites and at petrochemical industrial complexe

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