Texas woman goes on hunger strike to stop plastics pollution
| March 10, 2026
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A Texas environmental activist is in the second week of a hunger strike to protest Dow Chemical's application to relax rules on discharging plastics into the state's coastal waterways.
Why this year’s bluebonnet season is anything but predictable
| March 9, 2026
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Bluebonnet season may be a little more “varied” this year in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
CD‑18 voters are ready for strong, steady leadership after redistricting
| March 5, 2026
CD‑18 voters say this March primary matters. After being redistricted and going more than a year without representation, many say they’re ready for steady leadership again. They’re energized, paying attention, and prepared to move forward with someone in place who can represent them.
Texas must correct Bible-infused school curriculum with over 4,000 errors
| March 5, 2026
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The Texas State Board of Education recently approved over 4,000 corrections to Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, which has been controversial since its first introduction in 2024.
WTF happened during the Dallas County primary election night?
| March 5, 2026
Voting results were significantly delayed across Dallas County Tuesday night after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an initial order to extend voting by two hours for Democratic polling sites due to widespread confusion over a new precinct-based voting system.