Texas latest news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Texas:

Politics

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a plan to build a border wall along the US-Mexico border, using $250 million in state funds. (Source: The Texas Tribune)
• A federal judge has blocked a new Texas law that would have banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, citing a constitutional right to abortion. (Source: The New York Times)

Crime

• A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Houston. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• A man has been charged with murder in the death of a 7-year-old girl who was found shot in a Dallas apartment complex. (Source: Dallas Morning News)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of North Texas, with reports of hail and strong winds. (Source: National Weather Service)
• A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of West Texas, with forecasters predicting up to 6 inches of snow. (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to build a new fulfillment center in Fort Worth, creating over 1,000 jobs. (Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• A new study has ranked Austin as the best city in the US for startups, citing its strong economy and entrepreneurial spirit. (Source: Austin Business Journal)

Sports

• The Dallas Cowboys have signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a five-year contract extension worth up to $160 million. (Source: ESPN)
• The Houston Astros have signed free agent pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract worth $147 million. (Source: Houston Chronicle)

Education

• The University of Texas has announced plans to increase tuition rates by 3.5% for the upcoming academic year. (Source: The Daily Texan)
• A new report has found that Texas is one of the states with the largest achievement gaps in education, with students of color and low-income students performing lower than their peers. (Source: The Texas Tribune)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Texas. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!