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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
Colin Allred is dropping out of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and pivoting to run instead for the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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A pregnant Texas mother kept getting sicker. She died after she couldn’t get an abortion.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors at a San Antonio area hospital that there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
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A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.
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Texas proposes hiking licensing fees for summer camps by as much as 4,000%
In their latest effort to boost camp oversight in the wake of the deadly July 4 floods, Texas officials have proposed hiking annual licensing fees for operators by thousands of dollars and slashing the number of camp representatives on a statewide committee that advises on industry regulations.
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Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides free child care for infants to children from low-income families or who live with disabilities. It’s a lifeline for families across the country who can’t access traditional child care due to high costs.
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Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
A draft of the first-of-its-kind Texas Department of Transportation plan released in October outlines the need for boosted public transportation in rural and smaller urban areas as well as a greater array of travel options, including rail, between the state’s major urban centers.
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Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
Since the federal government shutdown began this month, San Antonio resident Imelda Avila-Thomas has canceled her daughter’s tutoring and removed her from after-school care.
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17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
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Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 15, 2025 “Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
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A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding
By Lauren McGaughy, Texas Newsroom, and Yilun Cheng, Houston Chronicle Aug. 28, 2025 “A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
