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Gov. Greg Abbott is heavily outspending rival Beto O’Rourke in the television ad war for Texas governor, showcasing the impact the Republican incumbent’s stout campaign fund is having on what could be a close race. The governor’s TV campaign for the general election kicked off in August, when kids returned to school and more people started tuning in. He spent $4.3 million to splash …

A former Azle ISD student is in custody and is accused of sending threatening messages over social media and text messages, according to the school district. Authorities were notified of the threats Sunday and investigated the threats, according to the Azle Police Department. Around 5 p.m. Monday, the suspect, whose name has not been released by authorities, was taken into …

AUSTIN — How is Texas paying for its border security initiative? In the state’s current two-year budget cycle, the tab for Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star already has topped $4 billion. With 11 months remaining in the cycle, it’s far from clear that state police and National Guard leaders have the wallet to keep operating at such a fever …

Dallas officials are considering a national program that maps where overdoses happen in real time so agencies know where to deploy resources and can sound the alarm about clusters or spikes in certain areas. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot advocated for the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program at the city’s public safety committee meeting Monday because of the nation’s addiction …

WASHINGTON — Texas Republican lawmakers have been quick to attack President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan as a heavy burden for taxpayers. However, the arguments used don’t give the full picture of the situation faced by millions of families now sorting out how the forgiveness program impacts them. The plan cancels $10,000 for borrowers making less than $125,000, and …

MEXICO CITY— Mexico and the United States plan to take advantage of the Biden administration’s massive investment in semiconductor production to push the integration of their supply chains and cooperate on expanding the production of electric vehicles through Mexico’s nationalized lithium industry, officials from both countries said Monday Both efforts seek to eat into Asia’s advantage in semiconductors and batteries …

A Disney-themed drag brunch open to all ages in Denton was canceled after bar management hosting the event reported receiving threats, “aggressive phone calls and hateful comments.” The event at Cool Beans Bar and Grill, scheduled for Sunday, was canceled Thursday.+ “To those of you out there who have forced us to make this decision, shame on you!,” bar management …

A man was fatally shot early Sunday in South Dallas, police officials said. Shortly before 1 a.m., officers were dispatched the 2400 block of Elsie Faye Heggins Street. Officers who responded found a man who had been shot in the chest. He died at the scene, authorities said. Police did not provide further details on the victim’s identity. Anyone with …

A welcome cold front moved through North Texas Sunday morning, bringing a north breeze and a drop in temperature. It should be great weather for Cowboys tailgating with lower humidity and highs only in the lower to middle 80s. This next week will start off cool, featuring pleasant mornings Monday and Tuesday with low temperatures in the 60s in DFW, …

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire’s former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger. Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Talk …