{FD} Houston preps for hurricane season but can’t handle record rainfall again
Hurricane season is only weeks away, but thousands of people in the Houston area are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
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{FD} Texas Sen. Ted Cruz faces challenger raising staggering amount of money
Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke has proven to be a well-financed candidate in his fight to take down Senator Ted Cruz.
{FD} Senator will introduce bill that would send illegal border crossers immediately back to home country
Sen. Jim Inhofe says he's working on legislation that would require undocumented immigrants to return to their countries of origin as they wait for a date to appear before a judge.
{FD} SXSW: Microsoft project helps ALS community make music using eyes
Microsoft's Enable Team showcased the Hands-Free Music project during South by Southwest's Interactive Festival. The project features three technologies that allow people with disabilities to compose music using eye movements.
{FD} SXSW: Scientists tout ‘pen’ technology that detects cancer in 20 seconds
The MasSpec pen, developed by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin, is capable of detecting cancerous tissue in real time with over 96 percent accuracy. Medical experts hope it will revolutionize the way cancer is detected during surgery.
{FD} Prehistoric cave believed to be 10 million years old found in Texas
After residents in a Round Rock neighborhood complained of lack of water, county officials made a surprising discovery. A pipe had broken due to the collapse of a cave roof. Experts believe the cave was formed millions of years ago.
{FD} Illegal immigration conflict in San Antonio pits local police against state laws
The San Antonio police department is under fire for reportedly releasing a group of undocumented immigrants to the community during a smuggling case last month. Critics claim the decision violated the state’s strict immigration laws. But, some immigration advocates say, sometimes, there’s room for a humanitarian approach.
{FD} Trump administration’s offshore drilling proposals could be a boon for Gulf Coast
The Trump administration is aiming to boost oil and gas production by using a two-pronged strategy: rolling back safety regulations and opening more U.S. coastal waters to offshore drilling. Industry experts are praising the move. But, critics say it won't necessarily lead to more production.