Crystal Mason did not know that being on probation for a previous felony conviction left her ineligible to vote in 2016.
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Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold
It’s unclear where any migrants ordered to leave might go if the law is ultimately allowed. It calls for them to be sent to ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, even if they are not Mexican citizens.
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Largest wildfire in Texas history 100% contained after burning more than 1 million acres
The blaze, sparked Feb. 26 in Hutchinson County near Stinnett, quickly grew to become the largest wildfire in state history and among the largest in U.S. history.
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Power lines ignited largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say
Downed power lines and other utility equipment have led to other major wildfires, including the deadly blaze in Maui last year and a massive California wildfire in 2019.
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Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
Humanitarian organizations are pivoting their attention to victims who have lost their homes and livelihoods in the blazes.
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Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, although strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm weather fed the flames.
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On the Rio Grande, 300 miles apart, Biden and Trump try to use immigration to election advantage
Immigration has emerged as a central issue in the 2024 presidential campaign, which is widely expected to be a Biden-Trump rematch, and each man is seeking to use the border problems to his own political advantage.
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Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter U.S.
The ruling rebuked Texas’ immigration enforcement effort on multiple fronts, brushing off claims by Republicans about an ongoing ‘invasion’ along the southern border.
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Boy critically injured in Texas megachurch shooting is son of suspect in attack
A motive for the attack that sent worshippers rushing for safety in between busy services at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church on Sunday remains unclear.
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U.S. says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants from drowning
The drownings come amid escalating tensions between Texas and the U.S. government over immigration enforcement.