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Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade

by Public News Service

| March 16, 2026

ABORTION | birth control | COLLEGE STUDENTS | Community | CULTURE | documentary | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FAMILY | History | lawmakers | laws | LIFESTYLE | Lone Star Three | national politics | political | politics | Roe v. Wade | STATE | TEXAS | texas abortion law | TEXAS POLITICS | University of Texas at Austin
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.
Dallas attorney Chelsie Spencer specializes in making sure Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products know how to stay in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, an area that can be very confusing.

Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years

by The Texas Tribune

| March 10, 2026

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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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A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.

by The Texas Tribune

| December 1, 2025

lawmakers | laws | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS
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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New Texas energy package could help older adults in long-term care facilities during extreme weather

by The Daily Yonder

| October 20, 2025

Affordability | climate | HEALTH | lawmakers | laws | TEXAS
A growing body of research warns that climate disasters are disproportionately dangerous for older adults, especially those in long-term care settings who rely on others for essential support. Those risks are often compounded in rural areas, where resources are scarce and emergency support is slower to arrive.
There were 161 domestic violence deaths in Texas last year, according to the Honoring Texas Victims report by the Texas Council on Family Violence.

Report: 161 Texans killed by domestic violence in 2024

by Public News Service

| October 20, 2025

Community | CULTURE | domestic violence | domestic violence awareness | gun violence | laws | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | local politics | National Domestic Violence Awareness Month | public education | SAFETY | STATE | teens | texans | TEXAS | TEXAS LEADERS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE
There were 161 domestic violence deaths in Texas last year, according to the Honoring Texas Victims report by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
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