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Around Texas 

1. Texas redistricting debate lands in El Paso federal court

The battle over Texas’ political future is now playing out in a federal courtroom in El Paso. A three-judge panel has begun hearing arguments over newly redrawn congressional maps that could help determine which party controls the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections.

2. Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.

The federal government is expected to again accept new applications for a program that grants some people without legal immigration status the ability to live and work in the United States.

Lawyers for the federal government and immigrant advocates have presented plans before a federal judge that would open the door again. 

3. Texas lottery retailer is awarded $250,000 for selling a winning Powerball ticket

On Wednesday, a lottery retailer in Fredericksburg was awarded a $250,000 check from the Texas Lottery.

Big’s 103 received the check after selling a winning ticket for the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot for the Sept. 6 drawing.

Check presentation to Big’s 103. (Credit: Texas Lottery)

Around The Nation

1. Trump declares drug cartels in Caribbean unlawful combatants

2. Trump pledges to discuss cuts to ‘Democrat Agencies’ on second day of government shutdown

3. Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect the pain is not over yet

Deep in the Heart of Texas 

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Longhorns meet Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in the Sugar Bowl in a matchup of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Buckle up: No. 9 Texas begins daunting stretch away from home against Florida in the Swamp

No. 9 Texas is about to find out what it’s really like to play on the road in the Southeastern Conference.