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With less than four weeks to go until November’s elections, Gov. Greg Abbott is maintaining his upper-single digit lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke as the Republican governor runs for a third four-year term steering Texas.

Matthew McConaughey has called on society to "build better people". The 'Dazed and Confused' actor campaigned to change gun legislation following a school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, earlier this year and though he welcomed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act introduced by President Joe Biden in the summer, he thinks people need to change in order for everyone to live more safely. He wrote in a lengthy piece for America's Esquire magazine: "If we want safer communities, more freedom, and better leaders, we’re gonna have to build better people.

An Indiana man accused of smuggling three migrants crashed his car during a high-speed chase in Uvalde County recently, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  Richard Diaz, 21, allegedly told police that he was being paid $3,000 per person to smuggle the migrants from the border community of Eagle Pass to San Antonio.  He was charged with two counts of human smuggling causing serious bodily injury, Texas DPS spokesman Christopher Olivarez told Fox News Digital.  The driver sped off during an apparent traffic stop in Uvalde County, Texas.  (Texas Department of Public Safety) Dashcam footage shows the driver accelerate away from an apparent traffic stop at night. As the driver sped through what appears to be a residential area, his vehicle spun out of control and careened off the road into a pole.  One of the migrants suffered a severe head injury, according to Texas DPS.Two of the migrants were males from Mexico, while the third was a woman from Guatemala.  The driver's vehicle careened off the road and wrecked into a pole.  (Texas Department of Public Safety) Diaz told the responding officer after the wreck that he "panicked."  It's the latest incident of human smuggling to strike Uvalde, which like other communities near the U.S.-Mexico border, has been inundated with migrants in recent months.  One of the migrants suffered a severe head injury, according to Texas DPS.  (Texas Department of Public Safety) Last month, a 17-year-old girl who police say was "involved in human smuggling" crashed a vehicle in downtown Uvalde, leaving two people dead and 10 others injured.  "The nightmare of the border crisis, when will it end?" Rep.Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, previously told Fox News Digital.

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the behind-the-scenes work he did to amplify the stories of the Uvalde victims that led to policy change in June. The "Dazed and Confused" actor revealed in a new op-ed that his experience working with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led him to realize that the majority of Americans aren't on the political fringes.

Matthew McConaughey spoke about his experience of working through the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.The movie star sat down with Esquire, which was published on Tuesday, for a wide-ranging interview. The 52-year-old performer discussed his return to his hometown in Texas to help locals process the effects of the tragic incident and his subsequent trip to Washington, D.C.

California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom's reelection campaign put up a billboard in Austin, Texas, promoting his state's abortion access for women. The billboard, placed just south of Stassney Lane in South Austin, features a woman sitting with her arms crossed over her knees looking toward a pro-abortion message that reads, "Need an abortion? California is ready to help."  The advertisement also includes California's abortion resources website and a Bible verse.  "Love your neighbor as yourself.There is no greater commitment than these," the billboard reads, quoting Mark 12:31.

Texas' Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced Friday it is suspending its entire police department. The Uvalde district this week fired a newly hired former Texas state trooper who was on scene of the Robb Elementary School massacre in May.  Officer Crimson Elizondo was hired despite being part of the law enforcement response that waited more than an hour to confront the gunman at the Uvalde school.

The White House is slamming congressional Republicans, accusing them of working to "defund the police," "defund the FBI" and choosing the "gun lobby over the fight against gun crime" by opposing assault weapons ban legislation backed by President Biden and Democrats. The White House told Fox News Digital that they are going on offense in an attempt to hold Republicans accountable for obstructing legislation that would ban assault weapons.

A former Texas State Trooper who responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting on May 24th and was recently hired by the Uvalde school district was fired from her new job on Thursday, officials announced.  "We are deeply distressed by the information that was disclosed yesterday evening concerning one of our recently hired employees, Crimson Elizondo," the Uvalde school district said in a statement.  "We sincerely apologize to the victim’s families and the greater Uvalde community for the pain that this revelation has caused." This image from video released by the City of Uvalde, Texas shows Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Crimson Elizondo responding to a shooting at Robb Elementary School, on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.  (City of Uvalde via AP) Elizondo is one of several state troopers under investigation for their response to the shooting which left 19 children and two adults dead.  That police response has come under harsh scrutiny in recent months. A special Texas House committee revealed in July that it took over 70 minutes for officers to confront the gunman, despite being on the scene within a couple of minutes.  A banner hangs at a memorial outside Robb Elementary School, the site of a May mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers, on Friday, June 3.

Thania Garcia Harry Styles had one special Texan fan in the audience during his nearly sold-out mini-residency at Austin’s Moody Center: Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke. Styles appeared on stage that night flashing a “Beto for Texas” sticker on his guitar and, at one point in the show, he gestured to the logo while the venue’s big screens zoomed in on the endorsement and suddenly switched to reveal O’Rourke in the pit, smiling among the cheering audience. O’Rourke, who is running for governor against Republican Greg Abbott in the Nov. 8 general election, uploaded footage of the interaction on his Instagram stories with other clips of him high-fiving and taking photos with fans.

Actress Priyanka Chopra is fighting back against "men patronizing women." Chopra, 40, moderated a panel at the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington on Friday, and talked with Vice President Kamala Harris about the importance of women’s rights.  "Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of no mansplaining, ladies," Chopra joked in the beginning of the session, according to Reuters.  "The Matrix Resurrections" star discussed how men patronize women and "mansplains" them.  Vice President Harris suggested female Democrats need to fight for reproductive rights and noted how voting for Democratic senators in November’s midterm elections is important. Priyanka Chopra, 40, moderated a panel at the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington.

FBI‘s planned Season 4 finale titled “Prodigal Son,” which was pulled following the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas has been rescheduled for October 4.

Kelly Clarkson may not be a judge again on the latest season of The Voice, which premiered on Monday 19, September, but she still can't help but get the behind-the-scenes scoop from her former co-stars!MORE: Kelly Clarkson joined by children as she accepts Walk of Fame starAs the star reunited with Blake Shelton on the latest episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the two caught up on everything that's new on the singing competition show.A big change is the arrival of Camila Cabello, who took over Kelly's seat, and the daytime talk show host was quick to inquire how it was going for her.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson dazzles in glitzy mini dressMORE: Kelly Clarkson receives praise from fans over her latest looks on her show"So… how are things at The Voice? I know you miss me," she first teased, to which Blake quickly joked: "Oh my god, so bad."He then reassured the singer that the show, and her judges seat, were in good hands, saying that: "You know, it's… Camilla has done a good job," though maintaining: "Nobody's you."The founding member of the show said: "Let's just say there's only one Kelly Clarkson," before cheekily adding that: "But… there is one person we've found who can talk as much as you, and that's Camila."A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Kelly did eight seasons of The VoiceKelly was quick to agree, sharing her own experience of meeting the former Fifth Harmony member.

Bad Bunny is celebrating the “strength” and “resiliency” of a 10-year-old Uvalde shooting survivor.

Kelly Clarkson is back with a bang as the fourth season of her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, premiered on Monday with a slew of amazing guests and powerful subjects.MORE: Kelly Clarkson visits Uvalde in tear-jerking show segmentIn lieu of the premiere, the singer sat down with Variety for a wide-ranging interview concerning taking over Ellen DeGeneres' iconic time slot and bringing new music into the world.VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson reveals she's 'broken' as she quarantines with her two children inside her family homeThe second bit particularly hit home for her, though, as she spoke about returning to recording and creating original music after her divorce from now ex-husband Brandon Blackstock."When my ex and I first separated, there were many emotions. It was hard," Kelly said of the time it took her to make the record. MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares how she changed her show to spend more time with her children"My producer and I were laughing yesterday because I was like, 'Remember that time we wrote, like, 25 songs in a week?' A lot of those are the ones that are on the album."I literally wrote most of these almost two years ago.

Kelly Clarkson didn't express her full opinion on the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, a town in her native Texas, when it happened, although it's safe to say she was heartbroken.MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares how she changed her show to spend more time with her childrenHowever, the singer is now dedicating herself to empowering the people of the community and sharing their story through the latest installment of The Kelly Clarkson Show.VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson reveals she's 'broken' as she quarantines with her two children inside her family homeAfter a fun-filled first half an hour featuring journalist Lester Holt and actress D'Arcy Carden, she kicked off a segment dedicated to the small town and the tragedy that struck on 24 May.Kelly herself visited the town and spoke with the people who had organized a mural project that immortalized the faces of lives of those that lost their lives in the shooting.MORE: Kelly Clarkson will release a new album after five-year breakThe show even donated $10,000 to the initiative, and in the drive back, she spoke of the beauty of the project while saying: "It's also how I would like…my child…," before getting choked up.Back in the studio, after speaking with her guests and another artist involved in the project, she also shined a spotlight on organizations that had pledged to support the people of the town.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Kelly visited Uvalde for a segment on her show"It's amazing to see how the communities are stepping up, they're lending a hand, they're building a school, doing so many things for these kids" she said. It was at this point that Kelly couldn't control her tears and let them flow as she spoke, adding: "The real honor is not having

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Ozzy Osbourne is not interested in doing any living or dying in the United States. In a candid interview with The Guardian, Osbourne ripped the USA, where he and his wife Sharon have resided for much of their adult life.  Osbourne, who has dealt with severe health issues and underwent a major surgery in June, said of the United States, "Everything’s f---ing ridiculous there. I’m fed up with people getting killed every day.

READ MORE: Scorching heatwave 'made 200-year-old tree explode' as expert warns 'no tree is safe'The hospital's marketing director, Reuven Alonalayoff, 46, has been taken into custody over the find and was charged with possession of an assault firearm and two counts of possession of a high-capacity magazine.In the state of New Jersey, his charges could fetch a maximum sentence of about five to 10 years when taken together, along with additional fines.Alonalayoff was taken into custody on Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport - although it is unclear what he was doing there.Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said: "The unsecured storage of a large cache of weaponry, especially in this location, certainly creates a risk to public safety, and said he was 'thankful this situation was resolved without anyone being harmed."A spokesman for the hospital told The Jersey Journal that Alonalayoff is no longer employed there - but now law enforcement officers are scratching their heads over how Alonalayoff was allegedly able to transport all the firearms into the unit undetected and how long they were hidden inside his office.New Jersey is a Democrat state with harsher restrictions on gun laws than other parts of the US.At the start of last month, State Governor Phil Murphy signed seven bills into law with the hope of curtailing gun violence."In the wake of horrific mass shootings in Highland Park, Illinois, Uvalde Texas, and Buffalo, New York, it is necessary that we take action in order to protect our communities," he said.READ NEXT:US Space Force to deploy deadly robot dog patrols at Cape Canaveral rocket baseWanted man found hiding from cops inside giant teddy now 'stuffed behind bars'Elon Musk promises part three of

The House of Representatives voted narrowly on Friday to ban assault weapons, an effort to more forcefully respond to horrific mass shootings.

Matthew McConaughey is an awarding-winning actor, but growing up in a working-class family in the heart of Texas has kept him close to the Lone Star State, including as a professor and potential candidate for governor.  McConaughey, born in Uvalde, Texas, has been an active community leader throughout the state for years. He recently called for bipartisan gun legislation following the deadly shooting in his hometown that left 22 dead, including 19 students at Robb Elementary School shooting.