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Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott and Wesley Hunt at the 2024 National Republican Convention.

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A Texas report card on the Republican National Convention

Texas Republicans had a big role at the Republican National Convention. Here's who made a splash and who didn't.

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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 11: A CenterPoint foreign assistance crew worker wipes sweat from his brow as he works with others to restore power lines on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Nearly one million people still remain without electricity in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which was a category one hurricane that made a direct hit on Houston and surrounding areas on July 8, leaving more than two million people without power. (Photo by Danielle Villasana/Getty Images)

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Ed Emmett: We worked on flooding. Now let's tackle electricity.

The Beryl crisis is over. Now it's time to prevent the next one, said former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett.

Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady, right, talks with Flo and Scot Rice, Rosie Yanas-Stone and Gail McLeod after a hearing in the civil lawsuit against accused Santa Fe High School shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis' parents Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Judge Jack Ewing's County Court No. 3 at the Galveston County Courthouse.

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Santa Fe families offended by DOJ's 'disrespectful and demeaning' response to shooting probe request

Santa Fe families requested that the DOJ investigate the response by law enforcement in April. The agency responded a few days later wrongly saying they had asked for an investigation into the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.

Dandelion Cafe won Good Morning America's 'United States of Breakfast' competition on Monday. The cafe's cornbread waffles and fried chicken thighs was pitted against Houston's The Breakfast Klub's waffles and fried chicken wings.

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GMA surprises Beryl-hit Dandelion Cafe workers with $14.8K donation

As the Bellaire restaurant recovers from Hurricane Beryl, a surprise donation from the Southern Smoke Foundation and CashApp was presented on national television.

Long lines of passengers form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, amid a global IT disruption caused by a Microsoft outage and a Crowdstrike IT problem, on July 19, 2024 in Manila, Philippines. A significant Microsoft outage impacted users globally, leading to widespread disruptions, including cancelled flights and disruptions at retailers globally. Airlines like American Airlines and Southwest Airlines reported difficulties with their systems, which rely on Microsoft services for operations. The outage affected check-in processes and other essential functions, causing frustration among travellers and lines to back up at many affected airports worldwide. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

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What to know about CrowdStrike, the IT firm at the center of a global outage with Texas ties

A global IT outage causing disruptions at airports and businesses worldwide Friday was rooted in an issue with the Austin-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) warms up during an NFL training camp Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

A bulked-up Will Anderson Jr. ready for second season with Texans

Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. brought a bigger physical frame and a lighter load mentally to the first day of Texans camp after a breakout rookie season.

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Heidi Sullivan brushes out KC, an 18-month-old Maltese before competing in a event during the Houston World Series of Dog Shows at NRG Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Houston. The event, which features competitions, agility, and vendors runs until Sunday, July 21.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

See the best photos from Houston's World Series of Dog Shows

The Houston World Series of Dog Shows features dogs from 150 breeds competing for Best in Show. Competitions include flyball, creative grooming, a Frisbee exhibition and canine musical freestyle performances.