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Bad health policy has a price. Texas may finally be getting a bill.
A New York lawmaker wants to force life insurers to stop averaging Texas’ shorter life expectancy into premiums paid by New Yorkers.
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What Texas parents need to know about drowning prevention
Learning water safety techniques in advance can prevent child drownings. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Kerr County’s new siren-based system seeks to close flood warning gaps
Kerr County is adopting an improved flood warning system, including outdoor sirens. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Here’s a breakdown of all of Corpus Christi’s water supply projects
City of Corpus Christi officials are continuing pursuit of multiple projects aimed at boosting supply and diversifying water sources beyond lakes and rivers.
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Camp Mystic mothers open up to Lester Holt in emotional Dateline special
Eight mothers who lost their daughters in the devasting Camp Mystic flood spoke with Dateline’s Lester Holt for ‘After The Flood.’
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Dallas Zoo unveils plans for $26M Safari Trails
The Dallas Zoo will break ground on a $26 million project, Safari Trails, in October. Here’s everything you need to know about the new exhibit.
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Trinity Metro offers free service throughout Tarrant County this July 4th
Trinity Metro announced free rides throughout Tarrant County on July 4. Here’s everything you need to know about the deal.
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Most Texans oppose new AI data centers in their area
New poll from Texas Politics Project found statewide opposition increases among Democrats.
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Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months
The stretch of Houston’s White Oak Bayou Greenway near N. Shepherd will be closed for the next 90 days. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas-based companies dominate list when it comes to customers’ power shutoffs
Federal data offers the clearest picture yet of disturbing stats from the nation’s energy capital.
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Survivors of TX extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers
An exhibit, held on the National Mall on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, includes the experiences of 250 survivors of natural disasters from all 50 states.
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State investigators issue final Camp Mystic report detailing cascading failures during July 4 flood
Lawmakers said they have already passed laws addressing all but one of the deficiencies the investigation found.
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Texas expands outdoor legacy with creation of Silver Lake State Park
Hill Country is set to become home to the second largest state park in Texas. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Corpus Christi in Stage 3 drought, but pool permit applications keep flowing
Despite an ongoing Stage 3 drought, Corpus Christi residents are applying for pool permits at a steady rate. Here’s what you need to know.
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Activists plan ‘Day of Solidarity’ to examine U.S.-Mexico trade policies
Activists and orgs oppose what they call a rigged trade agenda near the US/Mexico border.
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Texas’ data center reckoning is here
More than 520 groups asked Congress to pause data centers. Texas is already living the fight.
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Bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act heads to House floor for full vote
The Mystic Alerts Act is heading to the full US House for approval. Here’s everything you need to know about the bipartisan bill.
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At the Texas Republican Convention, culture wars are still the platform
The GOP plan for improving the lives of Texans? Anti-Muslim rhetoric.
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‘Colonia’ communities in rural Texas forgotten in federal funding
The federal government has sent billions of dollars to Texas as part of its mass deportation efforts but not for border ‘colonias.’
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‘After the Flood’ explores stories of survival, loss, and recovery
A new podcast about last year’s harrowing July 4 floods will be released soon by PBS and The Texas Newsroom. Here’s what to know.
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Collin County families need to earn $90,635 annually to make ends meet, report finds
Collin County families must earn an average of $7,553 per month to be considered self-sufficient, according to a new report.
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What it looks like when a giant international event lands on your doorstep
‘It’s happening to us, not with us’: Houston’s EaDo residents brace for FIFA Fan Fest.
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Child well-being in Texas below national average, report shows
Texas lawmakers need to change policies to improve the lives of children, according to a recently released report.
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DFW Airport ramps up staff and signage ahead of FIFA World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is getting ready for an influx of visitors ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Here’s how it’s preparing.
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Here’s how to donate to the victims of the Oak Cliff apartment fire
There are several ways to help surviving victims of the May 28 explosion.
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Federal SNAP cuts already being felt in Texas
Starting in October, Texas will be responsible for paying $117 million in administrative costs related to the SNAP program. An estimated 275,000 Texans are expected to lose their benefits because of the change.
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Addison’s Kaboom Town among the best fireworks shows in America
Addison’s Kaboom Town landed the No. 4 spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Places to See Fireworks list. Here’s what you need to know.
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Former Macy’s at RedBird to be demolished for Children’s Health clinic
The Macy’s store at Redbird that has stood vacant since 2017 will be demolished and replaced with a health care facility and mixed-use development.
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30+ years of Republican statewide rule in Texas by the numbers
By nearly every metric, Texans are worse off than they were before the GOP controlled every lever of power in the state.
