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Texas House members will meet Jan. 14 to select their House speaker.

Texas Republicans divided: Conservative factions battle for House speaker role

As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party.

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

Vance voices loyalty to Trump but says he 'understands' Musk's frustration

As the Trump-Musk feud escalated, JD Vance signaled loyalty to Trump during a recent podcast appearance. At the same time, the vice president said he understands Musk's frustration.

Two migrants, one from Venezuela and one from Nicaragua, carry a mattress that an El Paso resident gave them to a parking garage, where they would spend the night. They were among thousands of migrants who crossed the Rio Grande over the weekend and surrendered to Border Patrol agents before being processed. With shelters full, hundreds were dropped off in the city’s streets.

In El Paso, migrants are sleeping on the streets after thousands crossed the border last weekend

A Nicaraguan fisherman planned to spend the night in a parking garage with other migrants, then a good Samaritan offered him a place to sleep. The city is struggling to handle a sudden influx of migrants that has overwhelmed local resources.

Eric Selinger walks on his property near the Pecos River outside Imperial, Texas on Oct. 8.

Can Recycled Oilfield Water Quench the Thirst of Drought-Stricken West Texas?

Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.

A flyer in her name told migrants to vote for Biden. But she says she didn't write it

Viral images of the flyer were filmed in portable toilets of a migrant camp in Mexico, and they energized members of Congress. But NPR's reporting suggests the flyer is not what it purports to be.

The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would allow the state to deposit $8,000 annually into a child’s education savings account for the family to choose where the child goes to school.

What's at stake in the Texas school voucher debate

Texas lawmakers are set to consider legislation this year that would allow families to use taxpayer money to send their kids to nonpublic schools. Democrats and rural Republicans have previously blocked efforts to get school choice bills across the finish line.

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat

Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.

Pilot of Enola Gay Had No Regrets for Hiroshima

Paul Tibbets, who piloted the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb, has died at age 92. On Aug. 6, 1945, Tibbets' B-29 dropped the nearly five-ton bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Tibbets always insisted that he did not have regrets.

Where to Vote on Election Day

Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day. Marfa Public Radio encourages all our listeners to exercise your right to vote! And remember to tune in to Marfa…

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