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August 3, 2023

ACLU challenges Texas drag ban, set to go into effect next month

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block a Texas Senate bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that targets drag performances.

August 3, 2023

Biden administration sending surge of ICE special agents to border amid increase in migrant numbers

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing the number of ICE special agents it is deploying to the southern border amid fluctuating migrant numbers.

August 3, 2023

Grand Canyon West, Skywalk attraction reopen just one day after bus crash killed 1, injured 8 others

One person was killed and eight others were injured in a bus crash near the Grand Canyon West parking lot. The resort is open and fully operational just one day after the accident.

August 3, 2023

Oklahoma boy catches exotic fish in neighborhood pond: 'Human-like teeth'

Charlie Clinton, an 11-year-old boy from Oklahoma, has reeled in a rare fish native to South America after it was illegally released into a neighborhood pond.

August 3, 2023

Iowa National Guard troops to be sent to US-Mexico border in federally funded operation

A federally funded operation will send around a hundred Iowa National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border for the month of August. Texas asked other states to assist at the border.

August 3, 2023

Body found stuck in floating US-Mexico border barrier installed by Texas, Mexico says

Mexico says a “lifeless" body has been found stuck in the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande separating the U.S. and Mexico.

August 3, 2023

Houston shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured after woman fired from truck hitting group of men, police said

The Houston Police Department said a shooting on Main St. Wednesday night that left one victim dead and two others injured escalated from a 'physical altercation.'

August 2, 2023

Texas suspect accused of killing kitten during argument: police

Suspect Robert Martinez was charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after an incident in which he allegedly killed a kitten during an argument on Monday night.

August 2, 2023

'Bring back wholesome, traditional, patriotic values': Why 3 groups are heading to the library on Saturday

Faith-focused groups and individuals are heading to libraries on Saturday, August 5, to take part in a nationwide book reading event in part to stand up for faith, family and country.

August 2, 2023

Phoenix-area voters set to decide whether to extend half-cent sales tax for transportation projects

Voters in Arizona's most populous county are set to decide whether to extend a half-cent sales tax for another two decades. The money will go towards transportation projects.