Eight dead, 37 rescued after attempt to cross Rio Grande to US

At least eight people were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing to enter the United State from Mexico near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said.

Republicans in Texas consider possibility of secession from the United States – SANA

The US Newsweek magazine has revealed that members of the Republican Party in the US state of Texas are pushing for the organization of a popular referendum on the state’s secession from the US.

1 deputy killed, 2 injured in 'ambush shooting' in US Texas - China.org.cn

A deputy constable was killed and two others injured in an "ambush shooting" on Saturday outside of a bar in Houston, the largest city in southern central U.S. state Texas, authorities said.

Death toll from winter storm in US Texas rises to 210 - China.org.cn

The death toll from the severe winter storm in U.S. Texas reached 210 statewide, local media reported Wednesday.

AMLO to investigate US-Mexico border killings of innocents | Al Jazeera

Mexico’s president pledged to investigate the border shootings that left 19 dead during the weekend, even as the latest homicide figures showed a rebound in killings nationwide.

Eco R Geo: REKORDHITZE IN DEN USA: Über 50 Grad – Bewohner sollen wegen Waldbrandgefahr Strom sparen

Eco R Geo: REKORDHITZE IN DEN USA: Über 50 Grad – Bewohner sollen wegen Waldbrandgefahr Strom sparen

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Texas weather: President Biden declares major disaster - BBC News

President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts in the US state.

Mass shooting reported at church in Sutherland, Texas

Multiple people have been killed inside a church in Sutherland, Texas, local media say.

Chemical plant explosions reported in Harvey aftermath

Local emergency officials have reported two explosions at a flooded chemical plant in the Texas town of Crosby.

L'ouragan Harvey s'agrippe au Texas, menacé d'inondations catastrophiques

L'ouragan Harvey continuait de s'essouffler samedi matin dans sa très lente progression au-dessus du Texas où plusieurs personnes ont été blessées et qui reste menacé par des "inondations catastrophiques" au cours des prochains jours.

China protests Taiwanese president's meeting with elected US officials

 The Chinese government on Monday protested the Taiwanese president's meeting with elected US officials during a stopover in Houston, Texas, over the weekend.

US state of Texas threatens could quit federal refugee program over terrorist concerns

The US state of Texas Wednesday threatened to withdraw from the federal refugee program if Washington does not meet its security demands.