Texas Democrats return to Austin
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Organizations will sign an agreement to initiate collaboration on research and development to address U.S. national security needs.
Seeking to avoid a vote on redrawing five congressional districts, Texas Democrats fled their home state for bluer pastures. Dozens of Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives arrived in Chicago on Sunday while others flew to Albany and Boston.
On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political standoff in Austin.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNLive updates: Texas Dems’ absence hampers special session, triggers warrants, garners national attention
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says her state may try to add Democratic U.S. House seats as Texas House Democrats face threats that they’ll be removed from office.
In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.
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CBS Texas raises over $100,000 with Loud for Love concert to support Hill Country flood relief
Along with a salute to first responders, the silent auction raised money for the Salvation Army's efforts in the Hill Country.
Dozens of Texas House Democrats fled the state this week to block Republican redistricting efforts, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to file a lawsuit against the top Democrat.
Advocates for HIV prevention are calling a newly approved injectable medication a major step in eliminating the spread of the virus.
Authorities found the man trapped beneath a tire in an underground septic tank. He had been missing for at least 12 hours.