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Why Does Every Southern Accent in a Movie Sound So Bad?
Even good actors, from Margaret Qualley to Daniel Craig, are always talking in put-upon drawls.
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Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning for a Battle on the Border
The Texas governor has rallied Republicans by pushing the boundaries of what a governor can do when it comes to…
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A Sweeping New Immigration Law Takes Effect in Texas
There was no immediate response along the border after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas police to…
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In Texas, a ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Brawl for Control of the G.O.P.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is out for revenge. Gov. Greg Abbott wants private school vouchers. Both want to bring down…
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Dry Winds Could Spread Texas Wildfires Over the Weekend
A small amount of rain and snow slowed the spread on Friday of the biggest wildfire on record in state…
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Texas Governor Announces New Military Base Camp on Border
The base for up to 2,300 soldiers will establish a significant state law enforcement infrastructure in an area where Texas…
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SpaceX Is Now Incorporated in Texas, Elon Musk Says
The billionaire said his private rocket company was reincorporating from Delaware, where he recently lost a case over his pay…
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Diabetes Is Fueling an Amputation Crisis for Men in San Antonio
A lethal combination of genetics, access to health care and diets high in processed foods is fueling a diabetes crisis…
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In Frigid Texas, Will the Power Grid Be Able to Keep the Heat On?
Officials say the state’s improved electrical infrastructure can withstand surging demand, but they’re asking Texans to limit energy usage.
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Business
Top Natural Gas Producers Announce Multibillion-Dollar Merger
The deal, between Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy, would create one of the largest energy producers in the United States.
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