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Utah regulates bathroom access for transgender people – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law requiring people to use public school and government-owned building bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth. Transgender people can defend themselves against complaints by having gender-affirming surgery and changing the sex on their birth certificate. Utah's law also requires schools to create “privacy plans” for trans students. At least 10 other states have passed similar laws. The legislation has faced opposition, with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah arguing that it perpetuates discrimination. The law passed easily in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. Utah's law has raised concerns about privacy and discrimination against transgender individuals.
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Federal judge strikes down some North Carolina abortion restrictions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: A federal judge ruled to permanently block a North Carolina abortion law provision requiring doctors to document the pregnancy location before prescribing pills, deeming it too vague. This provision had been temporarily halted by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles last year. Eagles also reinstated a law mandating abortions after 12 weeks be performed in hospitals, citing legislators' claims of enhanced maternal health safety. Planned Parenthood argued it would increase procedure danger and cost. North Carolina's updated abortion laws largely remain, reducing access from 20 to 12 weeks. The state remains a key destination for out-of-state abortions. The ruling can be appealed.
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Woman arrested, 2 others accused looting Hurricane Beryl-ravaged Westchase area apartments
SUMMARY: Police in Houston have arrested 61-year-old Tamara Brown for allegedly breaking into multiple Westchase-area apartments damaged by Hurricane Beryl. Brown reportedly worked with two others, who remain at large. A man from Woodlake Oaks Apartments had to evacuate after his roof caved in and subsequently reported a burglary where thieves took electronics. Eyewitnesses found several garbage bags filled with potential stolen items outside the complex. In the Westbury neighborhood, Victoria Ma returned home to find her residence burglarized after losing power due to the hurricane. Brown was released on a $10,000 bond and ordered to stay 200 feet away from the complex.
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Weekend I-45 closures announced in Houston area this weekend, delays expected
SUMMARY: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced multiple I-45 closures in Houston this weekend. While Highway 59 closures are postponed, I-45 closures will remain through the weekend. Key closures include the I-45 Gulf frontage road from Broad Street to Griggs Road and several lanes and ramps at I-45 North near Beltway 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Closures are subject to weather, and updates are available on the Houston TranStar website or TxDOT’s social media. The closures will last from Friday night, July 26, through early Monday, July 29.
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