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Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline.
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Matt Rourke/APOn the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries." -
Rick Rycroft/APThe ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability. -
Hannah Brown/The State Journal/APClasses and campus activities were canceled for the rest of the week after a shooting that police said left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police said a suspect who is not a KSU student was in custody. -
American farmers have taken a huge financial hit from President Trump's tariffs and trade policies, and are anxiously waiting for the federal financial assistance he announced Monday.
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The Fort Bend Parkway, Westpark Tollway and part of the Grand Parkway will see 2 percent toll rate increases starting on Jan. 1 after county commissioners approved the hikes. -
Eckhardt said she was running for Congress earlier this year, but she has since changed her mind. -
Days after pardoning Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of federal corruption charges, President Trump went after Cuellar on social media -saying he showed a "lack of loyalty" by filing for reelection as a Democrat, amid speculation that he might switch parties. -
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are scheduled to play twice in Houston during the group stage, when Germany and the Netherlands also have matches at NRG Stadium. Tickets will not be cheap. -
As a consolation prize, the Longhorns will play the University of Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31 in Orlando. -
In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
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