Texas, California and redistricting
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The flooding that occurred over the July 4th weekend in central Texas marks the 10th most deadly flash flood in all of U.S. history. Killing at least 135 people with dozens more missing, this devastating event was caused by unprecedented water levels rising rapidly (more than 26 feet overnight) along the Guadalupe River.
The ownership of Shipley Do-Nuts, a name intrinsically tied to Houston and the city's various cultural underpinnings, has officially changed hands. Peak Rock Capital announced it has sold the brand to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a California-based private equity firm.
As Texas, under pressure from President Trump, considers redrawing congressional lines to boost GOP numbers in Congress, California considers responding by boosting the state's Democratic districts.
As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle.
Under California regulations, companies need to secure permits from CPUC and the California Department of Motor Vehicles in order to test and operate self-driving vehicles in the state. Reuters reported that Tesla has, to date, only secured the DMV permit to test its robotaxi vehicles with human drivers.
Nuts, the beloved Houston-based chain, was recently sold to a private equity firm in California, according to a news release.
You've heard people say 'don't California my Arizona.' But U-Haul data shows that these 9 other states are sending the most new residents to Arizona.
Texas man sued California doctor in federal court, alleging abortion pills mailed across state lines were used to killed his unborn children in landmark Comstock Act case.