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State Rep. Tracy King, a moderate Democrat in a Republican-leaning district, announces retirement

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State Rep. Tracy King, a moderate Democrat in a Republican-leaning district, announces retirement

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State Rep. Tracy King, D-Uvalde, announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection, creating a top pickup opportunity for Texas Republicans.

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“We served 14 regular sessions and 14 special sessions (so far) and no doubt could cruise to another win in 2024 but I'm tired and want to slow down,” the moderate Democrat said in a statement sent to local media in his district.

King, chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, was first elected to the House in 1994. He has chaired multiple other committees over the years, including the Agriculture and Livestock Committee.

King represents the district where the Uvalde school shooting took place last year and afterward authored a bill to raise the age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. That bill surprisingly passed a House committee but never received a vote on the floor.

Beyond Uvalde, King's House District 80 includes a portion of rural South Texas that wraps around Laredo and partially runs along the Mexican border. It also spreads northeast toward the San Antonio area.

Former President Donald Trump would have carried King's district by 4 percentage points in 2020 had the current district boundaries been in place. Gov. Greg Abbott won it by 6 in 2022. It was the only Democratic-held state House district that Abbott carried.

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Despite the favorable trends, Republicans did not field a candidate against King in 2022. They had been trying not to make the same mistake in 2024, and on Monday, the Associated Republicans of Texas named the seat one of five targets for next November.

King's announcement came four days after another South Texas Democrat, state Rep. Abel Herrero of Robstown, announced he would not run for reelection. His district is not as competitive for Republicans, but they are also likely to seriously contest it.

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This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/11/tracy-king-retire-texas-house/.

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Third suspect arrested in Round Rock Juneteenth celebration shooting

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-07 06:47:15

SUMMARY: A third suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly June 15 shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. The incident at Old Settlers Park resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries after a fight broke out between two groups, with innocent bystanders being the victims. 18-year-old Keshawn Dixon was apprehended in Killeen, charged with deadly conduct, and taken to Bell County Jail. Previously, 17-year-old Ricky Thompson III and a male juvenile had been arrested in connection to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges and suspects are being pursued by the Round Rock Police Department.

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Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas – KXAN Austin

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www.kxan.com – OHAD ZWIGENBERG, Associated Press – 2024-07-07 05:00:12

SUMMARY: Rafah, a city in the Gaza Strip, has become a deserted, war-ravaged area following a two-month Israeli military invasion targeting Hamas, their final stronghold in Gaza. Abandoned buildings and rubble dominate the landscape, with few civilians remaining. Israel alleges that Hamas turned civilian areas into combat zones, creating deadly traps. Approximately 1.4 million Palestinians fled to Rafah, now reduced to around 50,000 under dire conditions in a “humanitarian area.” Aid efforts are stalled, with dangerous routes and limited access to resources. The humanitarian crisis worsens as Israel pushes forward its offensive, despite significant challenges in aid delivery and civilian survival.

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Beryl bears down on Texas, where it is expected to hit after regaining hurricane strength – KXAN Austin

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www.kxan.com – JUAN LOZANO and JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press – 2024-07-07 04:14:42

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Beryl is heading towards Texas, expected to regain hurricane status before making landfall on Monday. Currently with 60 mph winds, Beryl is moving northwest and could become a Category 1 hurricane. Texas coastal areas are under hurricane and storm surge warnings, prompting preparations for heavy rain, wind, and flooding. Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a preemptive disaster declaration. Coastal cities have called for voluntary evacuations and advised campers and tourists to relocate. Prior to this, Beryl caused fatalities and damage in the Caribbean and Mexico. Residents are advised to take precautions, with store supplies depleting rapidly.

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