How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texasβ foster care system
Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.
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A small West Texas town is fighting Trumpβs border wall plan
Presidio has sued the federal government, arguing that a border wall could cause flooding in the town of 3,200 residents.
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The legal fight over βRobin Hoodβ renews Texasβ public school funding debate. Hereβs what to know.
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse…
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Texas Panhandle shaken by strongest earthquake to hit the region
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake was felt early Thursday morning and is said to be stronger than what the region typically experiences.
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East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project
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South Texas nun detained by ICE faces uncertain future in U.S.
After being detained by ICE last month, Sister Leticia βLettyβ Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, could be detained again or subjected to constant monitoring.
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βWe didnβt know it would end up this wayβ: South Texas community grapples with floodβs aftermath
In Chula Vista, south of Crystal City, residents of the Hispanic community searched through the debris after a flood caught them off-guard.
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Can a Tejano Star Restore Demsβ Power in South Texas?Β
Bobby Pulido descended a staircase bedecked in flowers to face the quinceaΓ±ara in her shimmering blue ball gown. Her magnificent hoop skirt swayed as the…
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Appeals court overturns order closing Texas midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Attorney General Ken Paxton didnβt prove his allegations that the Houston-area clinics performed abortions when a lower courtβs injunction forced them to…
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Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
Despite ICE crackdowns, experts say immigrants are less likely to commit crimes. Deportation fears might also make them less likely to report them.
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Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations
Residents along the U.S.-Mexico border said they want crossings under control and the stateβs next senator to actually do something on immigration policy.
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Higher education agency prepares to cut 3% of spending as ordered by Texas leaders
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board mulled a course action at a meeting Wednesday, including asking the Legislature for money to offset the impact the…
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Cornyn votes for Trump diplomatic nominees after securing funds for global HIV/AIDS initiative
The Republican senator from Texas had threatened to withhold his vote on Trumpβs ambassador nominees unless the White House unlocked the freeze on a fund…
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Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests
The stateβs higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.
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Texas Republicans unite behind Iran war funding as U.S. House passes $95 billion spending package
With support from Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, the House also passed a bill Wednesday that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks…
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Texas faith leaders condemn ICE-related deaths, demand end to βterror campaignβ against migrants
Christian and Jewish leaders urged limits on using force as well as accountability for immigration agents who go too far.
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James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development
The U.S. Senate nominee is among several Texas Democrats pushing back on data centers, calling their rapid growth the result of corporate greed and βbillionaire-backed…
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My parents lived through Jim Crow. Around our dinner table, they told stories that sounded impossible to me as a child. They talked about not…
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Community colleges beat student outcome predictions. Now Texas canβt afford related incentives.
A formula designed to reward colleges for student success generated larger payouts than budgeted. Now, Texasβ higher education agency may limit how schools receive such…
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Millionaires could dominate Texasβ crop of new Congress members
A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of…
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