Texas news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Texas today:

Politics

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he will be sending 500 National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border to assist with border security. (Source: The Texas Tribune)
• A federal judge has ruled that the state's voter ID law is unconstitutional, saying it disproportionately affects minority voters. (Source: The Dallas Morning News)

Crime

• A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl in Houston. (Source: KHOU 11 News)
• A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of a police officer in Dallas. (Source: WFAA)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of North Texas, with reports of large hail and damaging winds. (Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of West Texas, with forecasters predicting up to 6 inches of snow in some areas. (Source: KAMC News)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to build a new fulfillment center in Fort Worth, creating over 1,000 jobs. (Source: Fort Worth Business Press)
• A new study has found that the oil and gas industry is a major driver of economic growth in Texas, accounting for over 10% of the state's GDP. (Source: The Houston Chronicle)

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 pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract worth $147 million. (Source: The Houston Chronicle)

Other News

• A new report has found that Texas has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the US, with a rate of 35.8 deaths per 100,000 live births. (Source: The Texas Tribune)
• A group of Texas lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow students to carry concealed handguns on college campuses. (Source: The Dallas Morning News)