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Hurricanes · San AntonioMIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fernand formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, but it was far from land and forecast to remain over the open ocean. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reported that the storm was located about 325 miles (520 kilometers) southeast of Bermuda late at night. It had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was headed north-northeast at 16 mph (26 kph). The hurricane center said Fernand was expected to pass…See the Story
Tropical Storm Fernand Forms in the Atlantic Ocean, Heads over Open Waters
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Republican Party · HoustonAUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The battle over redrawing voting lines in Texas reached a crescendo at the Capitol this week. On Monday, most of the House Democrats who were breaking quorum returned to the state, clearing the way for a vote on the contentious plan. For Wednesday's vote, Democrats rallied outside the chamber, vowing to fight on. Inside the House, efforts to change the bill fell short, and the legislation passed along party lines. The bill pa…See the Story
State of Texas: 'This Is Not over,' Next Phase of Redistricting Battle Looms
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Texas Politics · TexasRep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said Thursday that if the courts approve the Republican congressional maps in Texas, he will not seek reelection in the redrawn 37th Congressional District.
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Doggett won’t seek reelection if new Texas maps pass legal muster
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