➤ The Texas delegation to the Democratic National Convention voted Monday to back Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the ticket. (More)
➤ Houston: Federal prosecutors indicted 48-year-old Chinese national Minsu Fang for allegedly importing two tons of raw materials used to make fentanyl. Prosecutors said Fang led one of the largest drug operations in the history of the United States. (See Video)
➤ Odessa: A large fire destroyed a shipping container yard on Tuesday, prompting evacuations in the area. (See Photos)
➤ McAllen: The city council is planning to propose an ordinance that would limit the number of pets residents can keep. In April, three people were charged with 162 counts of animal hoarding. (More)
➤ Austin: President Joe Biden will visit the LBJ Presidential Library on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. The visit was delayed because of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. (More)
➤ Corpus Christi: The growing feral hog population on Padre Island National Seashore has become a concern to park officials, who are seeking public comment on how to address the problem. (See Video)
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