State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2024 “State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”” was first…
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UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements” was first published…
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LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”” was first published by The Texas…
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Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviews
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 26, 2024 “Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state…
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Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer”…
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Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year starts.
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2024 “Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year…
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Texas set to execute Arthur Lee Burton for 1997 killing of Houston jogger
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2024 “Texas set to execute Arthur Lee Burton for 1997 killing of Houston jogger” was first published by The…
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Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2024 “Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says” was first published…
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Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2024 “Democrats need to act swiftly to nominate a new presidential candidate for the Texas ballot” was…
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Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2024 “Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter” was first published by The…
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U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New Mexico
By Alejandra Martinez and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 21, 2024 “U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New…
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Texas court finds Kerry Max Cook innocent of 1977 murder, ending decades-long quest for exoneration
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2024 “Texas court finds Kerry Max Cook innocent of 1977 murder, ending decades-long quest for…
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Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border
By Alejandro Serrano and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2024 “Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the…
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Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
by Texas Tribune, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 By Renzo Downey / The Texas Tribune YouTuber Brandon Herrera will request a recount Friday in his…
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2024 “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” was…
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Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020” was…
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79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2024 “79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus” was first published by The Texas…
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Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their…
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus
By Sneha Dey and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus” was first published…
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Soldiers charged with violent crimes will now face more scrutiny before they can leave the Army
By Vianna Davila and Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Davis Winkie, Military Times April 19, 2024 “Soldiers charged with violent…
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Uvalde city report clears local officers of wrongdoing, outraging families
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune March 7, 2024 “Uvalde city report clears local officers of wrongdoing, outraging families” was first…
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Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship
By Ikram Mohamed, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2024 “Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship” was first published…
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Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of being in country illegally blocked by federal judge
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Feb. 29, 2024 “Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of being in country illegally blocked by…
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U.S. Justice Department sues Texas to halt new state law targeting illegal immigration
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Jan. 3, 2024 “U.S. Justice Department sues Texas to halt new state law targeting illegal immigration” was…
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Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2023 “Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
By Alejandro Serrano and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Dec. 12, 2023 “As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm…
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How Texans can prepare for natural disasters
By Julia Guilbeau, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2023 “How Texans can prepare for natural disasters” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Judge overrules Texas, strikes down air pollution permit for Gulf Coast oil terminal
By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News Dec. 6, 2023 “Judge overrules Texas, strikes down air pollution permit for Gulf Coast oil terminal” was first…
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Texas claims in filings that challenges to 2023 election are invalid, results are final
State officials have apparently found a legal tactic to prevent a slew of election contest lawsuits from derailing the constitutional amendments that…
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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations” was first published…
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