Court order on Texas redistricting forces scramble ahead of filing deadline
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Hemp industry faces wipeout under federal deal to end shutdown
As part of the spending deal to end the government shutdown, federal lawmakers approved a provision cracking down…
Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing
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Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas
HOUSTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days…
Appeals court says Texas can enforce drag show ban, suggests not all drag shows violate state law
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce a 2023 law that prohibits drag shows in…
Dallas attorney Tony Box enters Democratic primary for Texas attorney general
Dallas attorney Tony Box is running to be the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general, he announced this…
Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town
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Why more Tarrant Co. kids are going to Texas youth prisons than any others
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (Texas Tribune) — Tarrant County recently sent more kids to state youth prisons than any…
Texas Education Agency to take control of Fort Worth schools as district struggles with low student performance
Texas Education Agency to take over Fort Worth schools after low student performance The Texas Education Agency will…
A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (Texas Tribune) — Scattered across the acres of open fields, dozens of wind turbines stood…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort
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