Government
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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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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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Dallas Police aim to rebuild trust by speeding up emergency response times
The Dallas Police Department is actively working to improve their response times. Here’s how long it typically takes for police to arrive.
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Dallas to deploy windshield barnacles on repeat parking offenders starting Aug. 24
On Aug. 24, Dallas will start using windshield barnacles for vehicles with three or more parking citations. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Corpus Christi voters will decide on Fair Water Amendment in November
The Corpus Christi City Council voted 6-2 on Aug. 11 to place the Fair Water Amendment on the Nov. 3 election ballot.
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Cuts to library funding loom in Dallas budget fight
If cuts to library funding are approved, the library would see a $1.9 million reduction in its General Fund spending.
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‘It defies logic’: Trump Administration begins construction inside Big Bend
It’s the first time in American history the federal government has built inside a national park after waiving environmental laws designed to protect it.
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Sidewalk Connectivity Plan begs the question: Where should Bedford’s next sidewalk go?
The City of Bedford is looking for suggestions for its Sidewalk Connectivity Plan. Here’s how to log your idea.
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Corpus Christi utility bills may increase. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Corpus Christi City Council voted on July 21 to raise Corpus Christi utility bills but will need to solidify the vote next week.
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Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Her plan would cost $17 billion, which would come from the rainy day fund. She said Abbott is hoarding money in that account that belongs to Texans.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher says federal grant overhaul would upend scientific independence
Fletcher says proposed federal rule would inject politics into research funding
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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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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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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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MAGA is alive and well in Texas
Despite a poor economy and historically low approval ratings, key wins last night show how much influence President Trump still wields over Republican voters in the state.
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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.
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UNT students, faculty mourn academic freedom at mock funeral
Students are mourning the death of the University of North Texas System after ongoing attacks on academic freedom.
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A tiny Texas town spent months battling an AI surveillance giant and won
They were relentless in their opposition to being watched.
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DFW lands $8M grant for restroom accessibility upgrades
DFW Airport was recently awarded an $8 million grant to make accessibility improvements to 37 bathrooms. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff partners with ICE
Attorney General Ken Paxton is giving the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office until June 1 to enter into an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Greg Abbott promised Texas prosperity. The numbers tell a different story.
The Lone Star State has the eighth largest economy on Earth. Its residents rank among the worst-off in the nation.
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Texas struggles to support working moms, lands near bottom in new report
WalletHub ranked Texas as the 9th worst state for workings moms in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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‘Morally wrong’: Fort Worth ISD closes school dedicated to immigrants
Fort Worth Independent School District voted to close International Newcomer Academy—a school dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee students—on Tuesday night as part of the district’s state takeover.
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Deep FEMA cuts leave Texas exposed as another hurricane season nears
With hurricane season nearing, FEMA cutbacks threaten Texas disaster response
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‘I would just stay home’: Paratransit riders speak out against potential DART withdrawal
Riders who rely on paratransit services are advocating to stay in DART ahead of the May 2 election. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas County election fight ends with a return to countywide voting
The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has rejected a recent petition from a Dallas County Republican aiming to force the county to once again use precinct-based voting for the May 26 runoff election.
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Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor
Labor and union leader Marcos Vélez and state Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) will face off in a runoff election on May 26 to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.
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Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants
The proposal challenges current HPD procedures as city leaders debate how officers should handle administrative ICE warrants. Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and several community leaders, introduced an ordinance that would clarify how Houston police handle administrative immigration warrants and limit when local officers would contact federal immigration authorities. The…
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Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years
Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.
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Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.
