Video shows an alligator 'frozen' in ice during a cold blast in Texas — but it's still alive

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An alligator brumating, sticking its snout through frozen water

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Ted Cruz says there's no need for more border legislation and Biden should simply mimic Trump's immigration strategy

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Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during a press conference on border security at the US Capitol Building on September 27, 2023, in Washington, DC.

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Texas moms can now get an additional 10 months of Medicaid after giving birth

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Texas is one of 43 states to increase postpartum Medicaid coverage. The change could help lower maternal mortality rates.

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Texas is exploiting a loophole in a new Supreme Court ruling to keep putting up razor-wire fencing at the border

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted this photo to X on Wednesday, saying,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted this photo to X on Wednesday, saying, "We continue to deploy this razor wire to repel illegal immigration."

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Republicans are urging Texas to ignore the Supreme Court at the border

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted this photo to X on Tuesday, saying,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted this photo to X on Tuesday, saying, "The Texas National Guard continues to hold the line in Eagle Pass."

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Ted Cruz tries to turn his 2021 Cancun disaster into an awkward punchline: 'Humor is always a good thing'

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Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas at a press conference on Capitol Hill on October 31, 2023.
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas at a press conference on Capitol Hill on October 31, 2023.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

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Supreme Court Justices Roberts and Coney Barrett split with conservatives to give Biden a border win

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Small cities to watch in 2024: Why these 4 underrated locales are drawing movers from big cities

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Real-estate agents agree Las Vegas is an up-and-coming, affordable option for movers.

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A woman raised $42,000 on GoFundMe saying she was a victim of a brick attack. Police allege she lied.

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Police said Roda Osman told another woman to set up a GoFundMe page for her recovery.
Police said Roda Osman told another woman to set up a GoFundMe page for her recovery.

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