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Ramiro Cavazos, the 'last link' to early norteño music, remembered as a legend who paved the way
The Rio Grande Valley musician and co-founder of Los Donneños died earlier this month at 99. His career saw him bring norteño to the airwaves, popularize the genre on the silver screen, and open the door for artists like Selena and Emilio Navaira....
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Texas Hill Country recovers from flooding that killed 2 as heavy rain continues elsewhere
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties....
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How Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's viral photo is coming full circle at the World Cup
Before they were rivals, Messi posed with baby Yamal for a charity photo shoot.
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As US strikes bridges in Iran, it targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port....
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Julie V. Mayrant named Woodforest National Bank Chief Executive Officer
Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) today announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the employee-owned institution, Mayrant has played a defining role in Woodforest’s....
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Target issues recall of Cat & Jack kids' sandals
Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of kids’ sandals after federal safety regulators warned of a potential choking hazard from the plastic pearls on the shoes that can become detached....
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Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week....
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Texas families — and the summer food programs they rely on — are feeling sting of inflation
Food insecurity gets worse in the summer, when many North Texas kids lose access to the dependable meals they get at school. But the food programs that fill the gap are also struggling with rising costs....
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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.
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Body camera video released of Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; family calls for charges
Body camera video was released of the Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; his family is calling for charges.
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Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits.
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Today on Texas Standard: Remembering a pioneer of norteño music
Ramiro Cavazos may not be a household name, but the sounds he influenced have undoubtedly filled many a home, dancehall and cantina across Texas and Mexico. That's because Cavazos, and the 1940s duo he formed in the Rio Grande Valley town of Donna with accordion-player Mario......
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‘That’s my hero’: Houstonians remember Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at funeral, days after ICE shooting
Hundreds of people attended the public visitation for Salgado Araujo, whose killing has galvanized much of Houston’s Latino community and prompted national questions over ICE’s use of force....
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Score the best beauty finds under $50 from the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Find beauty steals under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026's with must-shop early picks.
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Ken Paxton's campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas' U.S. Senate race
Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.
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Flood threat continues Friday as rainfall moves to West Texas
At least two people died after extreme flooding hit the Hill Country late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
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Go on set of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura
Wondering how Wonderland came to be? We went behind the scenes of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and more to find out!...
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What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside....
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Flood threat continues Friday as rainfall moves to West Texas
At least two people died after extreme flooding hit the Hill Country late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
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Texas attorney found dead after arrest on alleged prostitution-related charges
A Texas attorney has been found dead after he was involved in an investigation by the Texas Rangers, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office.
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Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event....