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In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation

Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.

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Four-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget

More than 500 schools are using four-day school weeks, a dramatic increase from two years ago driven by fierce competition for educators amid a statewide teacher shortage.

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Trump’s promise of mass deportation throws undocumented Texans into fear, uncertainty

As Republican Texas leaders show support for Trump’s mass deportation plans, undocumented people — some who have lived in America for decades — are weighing their options amid mounting fears.

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Growing oil industry support for methane reduction rule could help it survive Trump’s return

Texas regulators are taking public comment about how they should implement an EPA rule to reduce methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.

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Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population

One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized.

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GOP bid to remove polling sites from Tarrant County college campuses fails

County Judge Tim O’Hare said he proposed the cuts to save costs. Critics accused Republican leaders of suppressing the vote of young people who back Democrats.

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In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream

A competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the second ever Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.

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In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need

Local leaders of the Nurse-Family Partnership hope they can secure money to expand the program to the region’s rural areas.

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North Texas landowners trying to stop a reservoir that Wichita Falls calls crucial

State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project.

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These rural Texans opted out of a degree. The community college down the street wants them back.

To survive, Texas community colleges have to prove their worth. But residents of this rural north Texas town are questioning what's right for them.

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Bison return to Texas Indigenous lands, reconnecting tribes to their roots

Indigenous ranchers in Texas are receiving help from nonprofits to rebuild bison herds in the state. One family in Sulphur Springs that received five bison last month invited Texas tribal members to see the herd in person.

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The wealth divide linked to 370 heat deaths in New York each year

Citizen scientists are mapping which neighborhoods shoulder the highest ‘heat burden’

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