Lucio Vasquez
Stories
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Texas governor calls for students to be punished for mocking Charlie Kirk's death
At least two college students have been expelled from Texas universities at Gov. Abbott's urging for expressing their thoughts on Charlie Kirk's death, raising concerns about free speech at schools.
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Mourners gather in Kerrville to remember those who died in the central Texas floods
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a high school football stadium Wednesday night in Kerrville, Texas, to remember the more than 120 people who died in the floods as well as those still missing.
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Texas Lottery faces scrutiny amid jackpot controversies and leadership shakeup
The Texas Lottery is under fire. Amid controversial jackpot wins, the sudden resignation of its executive director and a crackdown on online lotto ticket sellers, questions are growing about how the system is managed — prompting multiple state investigations and considering banning couriers services and lottery apps.
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Cascarones, a playful and colorful tradition that unites friends and family around Easter season
Cracking cascarones –or decorated confetti eggs—is a playful tradition during Easter in the Mexican American culture from the Southwest, as a gesture of goodwill and a way to bring good luck. This year, despite soaring egg prices, the tradition lives on.
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Frustration continues in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Power is still out for more than a million customers as the city’s primary utility is under mounting criticism for its response.