Lucio Vasquez
@luciov120.bsky.social
Breaking News Reporter @npr.org | The Texas Newsroom
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#NEW: Texas teens are suing AG Ken Paxton over the state's new app age-verification law.
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Texas teens, student group sue over new app age-verification law
The lawsuit argues the App Store Accountability Act violates the First Amendment by limiting access to protected speech.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
#NEW: Texas teens are suing AG Ken Paxton over the state's new app age-verification law.
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Good morning - We are going live on OPB Politics Now at 10:45 this morning to discuss everything happening in Portland, Chicago and Texas with the National Guard and more. Follow along here. @wbez.org @opb.org @araceligomezaldana.bsky.social @luciov120.bsky.social
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Politics Now Live: President Trump's push for the military in US cities ramps up in courts, streets
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October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Good morning - We are going live on OPB Politics Now at 10:45 this morning to discuss everything happening in Portland, Chicago and Texas with the National Guard and more. Follow along here. @wbez.org @opb.org @araceligomezaldana.bsky.social @luciov120.bsky.social
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Texas halts commercial driver licenses for DACA recipients, refugees and people granted asylum after new federal rule tightens eligibility.
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Texas halts CDL issuance for DACA recipients, refugees and asylees
The move follows a federal emergency rule that tightened CDL eligibility for people without legal status.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Texas halts commercial driver licenses for DACA recipients, refugees and people granted asylum after new federal rule tightens eligibility.
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#NEW: Gov. Abbott signs sweeping camp safety and flood preparedness bills following deadly July floods that claimed more than 130 lives, including nearly 40 children.
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Gov. Abbott signs Texas camp safety, flood protection bills following deadly July floods
The legislation was crafted in response to the state’s historic July 4 floods which killed more than 130 people, including nearly 40 children.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#NEW: Gov. Abbott signs sweeping camp safety and flood preparedness bills following deadly July floods that claimed more than 130 lives, including nearly 40 children.
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From @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social: Houston-area Democratic state Senator Carol Alvarado says she intents to filibuster the Texas Senate’s vote on the state's controversial new congressional map.
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Houston state Sen. Carol Alvarado says she will filibuster Republicans’ new congressional map | Houston Public Media
"Republicans think they can walk all over us," Alvarado said in a post on social media Friday afternoon. "Today I'm going to kick back ... Going to be a long night."
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August 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
From @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social: Houston-area Democratic state Senator Carol Alvarado says she intents to filibuster the Texas Senate’s vote on the state's controversial new congressional map.
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Texas House passes flood relief bills as private donors pledge $40M to help Hill Country families rebuild after July 4 floods.
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Texas House passes flood relief bills as private donors announce $40 million for housing assistance
It's been nearly two months since floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 130 people dead.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Texas House passes flood relief bills as private donors pledge $40M to help Hill Country families rebuild after July 4 floods.
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Texas' Senate Bill 10, which requires the commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state, is set to take effect Sept. 1.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Texas' Senate Bill 10, which requires the commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state, is set to take effect Sept. 1.
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#BREAKING: Sen. Cornyn says the FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan.
The FBI has declined to comment on its involvement.
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The FBI has declined to comment on its involvement.
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Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state to stall a Republican-backed redistricting plan, effectively shutting down legislative business at the state Capitol.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#BREAKING: Sen. Cornyn says the FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan.
The FBI has declined to comment on its involvement.
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The FBI has declined to comment on its involvement.
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A coordinated quorum break in the Texas House is paralyzing the state’s special legislative session — casting doubt over what, if anything, can be accomplished before the session ends later this month.
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Texas House quorum break grinds special session to a halt, leaving legislative future uncertain
A growing quorum break in the Texas Legislature is halting progress in both chambers, delaying all legislative activity as House members remain absent.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A coordinated quorum break in the Texas House is paralyzing the state’s special legislative session — casting doubt over what, if anything, can be accomplished before the session ends later this month.
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The Texas Hill Country floods wiped out nearly all of John Rivenburgh’s vineyard — just weeks before harvest. Now, he’s facing years of rebuilding.
“This is the hardest thing I've ever navigated in my life.”
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“This is the hardest thing I've ever navigated in my life.”
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For one Kerrville vineyard, a season’s harvest washed away in the flood
Severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country nearly wiped out an entire vineyard in Kerrville. It’ll take years to recover.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Texas Hill Country floods wiped out nearly all of John Rivenburgh’s vineyard — just weeks before harvest. Now, he’s facing years of rebuilding.
“This is the hardest thing I've ever navigated in my life.”
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“This is the hardest thing I've ever navigated in my life.”
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Search and rescue crews hope to return home soon as volunteer organizations and residents survey the long-term effects of one of the deadliest flash flooding events in the state's history.
As number of missing in Central Texas flood drops, volunteers, residents assess long-term recovery
Major Philip Swyers with the Salvation Army said the organization is anticipating being in the area for up to two years, "or until the funds run out."
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July 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Search and rescue crews hope to return home soon as volunteer organizations and residents survey the long-term effects of one of the deadliest flash flooding events in the state's history.
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In a state where extreme weather is a constant threat, the shrill tone of an emergency alert is supposed to cut through the noise. But for many Texans, those urgent warnings compete with countless other pings and buzzes from their phones.
When every phone alert sounds the same, Texans may miss the one that matters
A crisis communication expert says everyday notifications are weakening the impact of life-saving emergency alerts.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In a state where extreme weather is a constant threat, the shrill tone of an emergency alert is supposed to cut through the noise. But for many Texans, those urgent warnings compete with countless other pings and buzzes from their phones.
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Stories keep coming out from Kerr County. Most are difficult to read but, like this one from @luciov120.bsky.social, contain some modicum of hope.
“We're gonna bounce back,” Bob Canales said. “We owe that to the memory of the people that were lost.”
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“We're gonna bounce back,” Bob Canales said. “We owe that to the memory of the people that were lost.”
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‘Throw me the baby’: Floodwaters took a family and his RV park before his eyes
Bob Canales spent the early morning hours of July 4 frantically trying to help people near the Kerrville RV park he and his wife own.
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July 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Stories keep coming out from Kerr County. Most are difficult to read but, like this one from @luciov120.bsky.social, contain some modicum of hope.
“We're gonna bounce back,” Bob Canales said. “We owe that to the memory of the people that were lost.”
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“We're gonna bounce back,” Bob Canales said. “We owe that to the memory of the people that were lost.”
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As searches continue for flood victims, Gov. Greg Abbott said he's shifting the focus of an upcoming legislative session to proposals for making the state more prepared for natural disasters.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
As searches continue for flood victims, Gov. Greg Abbott said he's shifting the focus of an upcoming legislative session to proposals for making the state more prepared for natural disasters.
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Some Kerr County residents say they never got a warning. Others say they received flood alerts hours too late.
Now officials are facing tough questions about why emergency alerts failed as floodwaters surged.
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Now officials are facing tough questions about why emergency alerts failed as floodwaters surged.
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Kerr County residents: Emergency alert messages sporadic, inconsistent in wake of floods
Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions about when and how they utilized the system, which has been in place since ...
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July 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Some Kerr County residents say they never got a warning. Others say they received flood alerts hours too late.
Now officials are facing tough questions about why emergency alerts failed as floodwaters surged.
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Now officials are facing tough questions about why emergency alerts failed as floodwaters surged.
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The Texas Hill Country is reeling after catastrophic flash floods claimed more than 100 lives, with many still missing.
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Live updates: Everything to know about the Hill Country flooding
We're updating you with the latest in Texas on flood victims, recovery efforts, donation and volunteer opportunities and more.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Texas Hill Country is reeling after catastrophic flash floods claimed more than 100 lives, with many still missing.
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More than 100 dead. Dozens missing.
Texas communities are reeling after flash floods devastated the Hill Country over the holiday weekend.
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Texas communities are reeling after flash floods devastated the Hill Country over the holiday weekend.
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More than 100 people died in Texas’ historic floods. Here are some of their stories
At least 104 people are confirmed dead following catastrophic flash flooding that tore through Central Texas last week, with dozens more still missing — a toll that continues to rise as communities gr...
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July 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
More than 100 dead. Dozens missing.
Texas communities are reeling after flash floods devastated the Hill Country over the holiday weekend.
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Texas communities are reeling after flash floods devastated the Hill Country over the holiday weekend.
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#NEW: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could cost Texas billions. Cuts to food aid, Medicaid and other safety nets may force the state to raise taxes or slash services.
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Texans could face higher costs, fewer services under Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The bill is moving quickly through Congress and could reshape life for millions of Texans.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#NEW: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could cost Texas billions. Cuts to food aid, Medicaid and other safety nets may force the state to raise taxes or slash services.
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#NEW: Starting this fall, Texas is tightening the leash on roadside pet sales.
New laws will let more counties ban outdoor animal vendors — a move aimed at curbing puppy mills.
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New laws will let more counties ban outdoor animal vendors — a move aimed at curbing puppy mills.
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New Texas laws target roadside pet sales and puppy mills
Under the new laws, which will go into effect on Sept. 1, counties across Texas will have more power to stop the sale of dogs and cats in outdoor spaces.
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July 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#NEW: Starting this fall, Texas is tightening the leash on roadside pet sales.
New laws will let more counties ban outdoor animal vendors — a move aimed at curbing puppy mills.
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New laws will let more counties ban outdoor animal vendors — a move aimed at curbing puppy mills.
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#NEW: A judge has blocked new reporting rules from Texas AG Ken Paxton that targeted large, mostly Democratic DA offices. Prosecutors say the rules are unconstitutional and a waste of resources.
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Judge blocks Texas AG's reporting rules for big-city prosecutors
The rules require counties with over 400,000 residents to submit detailed reports and grant the Texas Attorney General’s Office access to case files.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#NEW: A judge has blocked new reporting rules from Texas AG Ken Paxton that targeted large, mostly Democratic DA offices. Prosecutors say the rules are unconstitutional and a waste of resources.
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A Texas prisoner has pleaded guilty to killing a 27-year-old correctional officer from the Houston area in 2023.
Texas prisoner pleads guilty to capital murder in 2023 death of correctional officer from Houston area
Jovian Motley, 27, died during a tussle inside of a prison cell in the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, about 20 miles north of Huntsville. It happened while five officers worked to restrain Jabari Lewis, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to Motley's murder.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A Texas prisoner has pleaded guilty to killing a 27-year-old correctional officer from the Houston area in 2023.
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Breaking News: The national suicide prevention hotline will no longer work with the Trevor Project or provide specialized support to LGBTQ callers under a new Trump administration directive effective July 17. nyti.ms/444VrdN
June 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Breaking News: The national suicide prevention hotline will no longer work with the Trevor Project or provide specialized support to LGBTQ callers under a new Trump administration directive effective July 17. nyti.ms/444VrdN
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a huge setback for transgender rights.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors, big loss for transgender rights
The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a huge setback for transgender rights.
Prisoner complaints ignored. Inspections skipped. Death cases left open. A new state audit says the Texas jail system has a serious oversight problem.
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State audit finds major lapses in Texas jail oversight system
The oversight agency missed key inspections and left prisoner complaints unresolved.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Prisoner complaints ignored. Inspections skipped. Death cases left open. A new state audit says the Texas jail system has a serious oversight problem.
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Some photos from today's "No Kings" protest in Houston. Organizers say about 15,000 people gathered in front of Houston City Hall this morning before marching through the city.
June 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Some photos from today's "No Kings" protest in Houston. Organizers say about 15,000 people gathered in front of Houston City Hall this morning before marching through the city.