Texas news

Here are some recent 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 man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 7-year-old girl who was found dead in a Houston park. (Source: ABC13 Houston)
• A former Dallas police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man who was fleeing from a traffic stop. (Source: The Dallas Morning News)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of North Texas, with reports of hail and strong winds. (Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of Texas, with temperatures expected to reach the triple digits in some areas. (Source: The Weather Channel)

Business

• A major oil refinery in Corpus Christi has been shut down due to a fire, causing gasoline prices to rise in the region. (Source: Corpus Christi Caller-Times)
• A new Amazon fulfillment center is set to open in Fort Worth, creating hundreds of jobs in the area. (Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Sports

• The Dallas Cowboys have signed a new quarterback, Dak Prescott, to a four-year contract extension. (Source: ESPN)
• The Houston Astros have won their second World Series title in three years, defeating the Washington Nationals in Game 7. (Source: The Houston Chronicle)

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin has announced a new program to provide free tuition to students from low-income families. (Source: The Austin American-Statesman)
• A new charter school has opened in Dallas, offering a STEM-focused curriculum to students in grades K-8. (Source: The Dallas Morning News)

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