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Texas experienced an unusually warm and dry winter, driven by climate change. Experts warn the trend could worsen drought and extreme heat, while advocates say rising temperatures may also increase pollution exposure and health risks for vulnerable communities across the state.

The Supreme Court will examine claims that allege Bayer failed to include a cancer risk warning on its popular weedkiller. If Bayer wins, it could prevent others from suing over the failure to provide health warnings.

Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County.

An appeals court ruled last month Texas can enforce Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually oriented" performances in public. Critics say the law is vague and incorrectly portrays all drag performances as sexual.

A day after U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett ordered an extension of the application deadline for families, and required the plaintiff schools be given the chance to apply, the schools' applications were accepted by the Texas comptroller’s office.

The Trump administration recently announced it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is located along the Gulf Coast, including two sites in Texas.

On Tuesday, the César Chávez Foundation and the United Farm Workers union released statements acknowledging allegations involving women and minors.

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.

Chapters of FFA, once called Future Farmers of America, are becoming more common in city schools. Program advisors say students are learning skills that can help them work in a wide range of industries — from biotech to cosmetology.

U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order to a group of Muslim parents and Islamic private schools that sued state officials, according to the plaintiffs’ lead attorney, who said the order extends the application deadline for families until March 31.