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George W. Bush’s new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March
Former President George W. Bush’s new book of oil paintings features portraits of political prisoners and dissidents.
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After her near-fatal pregnancy crisis, Amanda Zurawski is finally a mom
After nearly dying when Texas doctors delayed abortion care during a pregnancy emergency, Amanda Zurawski fought to become a mother through IVF and surrogacy.
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Here’s what Texas’ November 2026 election could mean for your healthcare coverage and lifesaving prescriptions
From HIV medication to reproductive care and insulin, the lawmakers elected this fall will help determine access to life-saving drugs and medical care.
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Jacinto City pushes back as AI data center proposal sparks outcry and emergency rules
A petition which has gathered nearly 800 signatures and a fast‑tracked emergency ordinance are reshaping Jacinto City’s response to a surprise AI data center proposal in a community of fewer than 10,000 residents.
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Celebrate reading with these 6 Banned Books Week events around Texas
Check out these events starting next week across Texas that celebrate the importance of reading and academic freedom during National Banned Books Week 2026, which officially begins on Oct. 4.
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13 Texas truck-driving schools ousted in federal registry purge
Texas was hit hard by a recent federal removal of CDL training providers. Here’s why 13 truck-driving schools were taken off the registry.
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DC Republicans flood Texas with $54 million to rescue Ken Paxton’s campaign
National Republicans are rushing to salvage Paxton’s campaign as new polling shows him trailing Talarico.
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Latino Conservation Week encourages outdoor activities for Texans
The Hispanic Access Foundation is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with its 13th annual Latino Conservation Week.
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Meet the Mechanical Engineer Running to Regulate the Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Jon Rosenthal, a Democratic state representative from Houston, is facing off against Bo French, a far-right Republican culture warrior from Fort Worth, for a seat on the commission that regulates the oil and gas industry in Texas.
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Before they even reach a classroom, Texas teachers face new limits on race and gender
The TEA is encroaching on the academic freedom of future Texas teachers with a new mandate that forces Educator Preparation Programs to vow to follow the state’s K-12 DEI ban at public and private universities.
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Bo French faces backlash for racist post about UT students, but not from Abbott
Republican party rhetoric in Texas this campaign season finally lands where it’s always been headed.
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Spot the best autumn foliage near Houston on these day trips and weekend getaways
Great leaf peeping is just a car ride from Houston at these state parks and natural areas, offering autumn foliage at bargain prices.
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Eric Flores praises Trump’s ‘courage’ on Iran war as price pain hits his own district
As gas prices climb and workers in Texas’ 34th Congressional District take a hit, the candidate calls Trump’s Iran war a show of patriotism—polling shows it’s unpopular.
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Eric Flores touts Trump endorsement at GOP convention after removing him from campaign signs
Fact checking the Republican candidate in Texas’ 34th congressional district on inflation and other claims as Trump’s approval rating hits new lows in Texas and nationally.
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The Lindsay Clancy trial sparked a national postpartum dialogue. Texas moms say it can’t stop there
At the intersection of the Clancy trial and the 25th anniversary of the Andrea Yates murders, Texas mothers still fight for maternal mental health support.
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TSA PreCheck perk? DFW travelers can now walk loved ones to their gates
TSA PreCheck members will be allowed to see family and friends off post-security at DFW International Airport. Here’s what to know.
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Brandon Herrera has long history of vulgar and demeaning comments about women’s bodies
A CNN review of content from the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district is damning.
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Ken Paxton withheld rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures
The Republican US Senate nominee appears to have violated federal ethics law, a joint investigation finds.
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Heat risk increases for outdoor workers in Texas, while shots at state or federal protections fade
Texas leads the nation in heat-related worker deaths and without federal protections, it could get worse.
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As foreign beef floods in, Texas ranchers take the hit—and Paxton stays quiet
While a huge statewide industry takes a hit, the man whose job is explicitly to protect Texas’ interests remains mum.
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Ken Paxton took Kalshi’s money, then sat out efforts to regulate it
The popular prediction market platform and its CEO donated to Paxton’s US Senate campaign. He skipped two multistate efforts to regulate it, Politico reports.
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A Southern Haunting: A Houston native documents the real stories of Black rural Texans
The stories of Black rural communities are disappearing from the South, but Zahrah Butler has a plan.
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How Texans are protesting ‘Trump-a-palooza’ in Dallas
Here’s how a coalition of advocacy groups are showing their resistance during President Donald Trump’s unprecedented midterm convention in Dallas next week.
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North Texas’ Timber Creek Falcon Band earns coveted spot in Rose Parade
North Texas’ Timber Creek Falcon Band was selected to perform at the Rose Parade. It’s an honor only given to 22 bands around the world.
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Houston, The Woodlands reach $50 million deal to end annexation possibility
Houston council’s $50M Woodlands deal draws sharp opposition over claims it sells off future revenue.
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How far-right conservatives are weaponizing Texas’ new parental rights amendment
Texans codified “parental rights” last year. It’s now being used as a right-wing weapon.
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Trump’s stance on data centers at odds with most Texans
President Trump claimed only communities who ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’ oppose data centers, directly contradicting recent pivots from Gov. Greg Abbott and US Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
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Here’s how to become a poll worker in Texas
There are different kinds of poll workers that are essential in running an election in Texas. Here’s what they do and how you can get involved.
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Ken Paxton cozy with judge who sealed his depositions
Judge Cynthia Wheless sealed two of Ken Paxton’s depositions; her husband, a fellow judge, sealed the Paxtons’ divorce. Both have donated to the Paxtons’ campaigns.
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Affordability issues could swing South Texas’ most competitive House race
A new statewide report puts fresh numbers behind the housing, health care, and grocery costs shaping the contest between Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and Eric Flores.
