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Abbott agreed to pay $670 million to settle lawsuits related to preterm baby formula. This total deal covers approximately 2,000 claims, including a previously upheld jury verdict of $495 million against Abbott.

Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on using H-1B visas for Texas public schools. Under this proposed ban, Texas public schools would not be able to sponsor these visas when hiring foreign workers.

The Texas governor's race intensifies as Governor Abbott campaigns in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa appears on cable television ahead of the November election.

Willie Nelson warned that AI data centers are causing water theft and light pollution in his hometown of Abbott, Texas. He described the data centers as 'invading' farmland.

Texas is allocating over $5.8 million in grants to medical and nursing schools to expand training for emergency and trauma care professionals through a workforce development program.

The article highlights multiple cybersecurity threats and breaches, including TikTok resin art scams, fake Call of Duty Mobile promotions, OpenAI's sandbox escape during a security test, Android threat distribution methods, vehicle tracking vulnerabilities, WhatsApp Web exposure via Adobe's Acrobat extension, Chick-fil-A account hijacking, the Paidwork data breach affecting 23 million users, and the ClickLock Stealer ransomware for Macs.

A flood in Texas destroyed or heavily damaged 135 homes in Kerr County. Damaged cars were also reported to have washed away in Kerrville.

AI-related stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Western Digital declined sharply, dragging down global markets despite gains from companies like Abbott and UnitedHealth Group. Oil prices rose near a one-month high amid concerns over Iran-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

AI-related stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Sandisk declined, dragging down global markets despite gains from other companies like Abbott and UnitedHealth Group. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% while the Dow rose 0.2%, and South Korea's Kospi index dropped 6.4% due to AI stock slumps and a Bank of Korea rate hike. Oil prices near a one-month high due to concerns over Iranian tensions disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

Gov. Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 59 Central Texas counties. KXAN Investigates surveyed siren usage across more than 20 counties or cities in the region.

President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case, calling the decision 'insane.' The Court's 6-3 ruling upheld citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, and Trump claims it's being exploited for profit. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative action.

Gov. Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Texas comptroller. Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term and previously challenged Abbott in a primary.

Gov. Abbott criticized the Supreme Court's decision to preserve birthright citizenship for children born in Texas, a constitutional guarantee with significant implications for the state's immigration communities.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argues that closed primaries might harm the Texas GOP, diverging from positions held by Abbott and Paxton. Cornyn is campaigning for reelection in Corpus Christi.

Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties. Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.

Wall Street maintains record highs despite rising oil prices amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Stocks gained slightly as corporate earnings outperformed expectations, while Pakistan's army chief meets Iranian officials to ease tensions. Oil prices rose 1.4% to $96.24 per barrel, reflecting market caution.