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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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These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

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A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries

The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.

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Overcrowding in Texas jails is prompting facilities to send people awaiting trial to other counties and states

As of June of 2024, 41% of Texas county jails housed inmates elsewhere, a 10% increase compared to June of 2010

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Gay former staffer for Troy Nehls sues office, alleging homophobic workplace

Alex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation.

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How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election

All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail.

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How Lubbock artists pushed back after the city ended funding for its popular art walk

The City Council did approve $5,000 for security, about one-fifth of the money it withheld over last month.

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Donald Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill” probably won’t change much — least of all in Texas

Texas is producing so much natural gas right now companies are losing money.

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Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care

The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban

A state fair spokesperson said they would cooperate with the city of Dallas’s guidance on the matter.

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Uvalde police failed to turn over some video from Robb Elementary shooting, department says

Chief Homer Delgado said the department has turned over the footage to the district attorney’s office and ordered an investigation into how the error occurred.

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When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow

Jaleen Anderson’s mom is on a quest for details about her son’s death in a Louisiana prison that houses hundreds of Harris County inmates awaiting trial.

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Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths

Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.

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Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.

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Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states

Limits on who can be released without paying bail and difficulties hiring guards worsen the situation.

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Church, state and the Texas Legislature: Debate heats up over what students should learn

House hearing focuses on a curriculum plan and on school vouchers.

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Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings

The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.

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Women report being turned away by ER doctors in Texas despite arriving in labor and bleeding

Two women have filed EMTALA complaints against Texas hospitals for refusing to treat their ectopic pregnancies.

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“Vibe shift”: Young Texas voters, motivated by Kamala Harris, lock into the presidential election

Some young voters who are upset about the Biden Administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war say they’re still hesitant about the vice president.

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Texas voter guide for college students

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 25. Early voting in person is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

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Texas Democrat Kristian Carranza accused of changing her last name to appeal to Latino voters

The questioning takes a page out of Donald Trump's playbook, who alleges Kamala Harris only just started to identify as Black to relate to that demographic

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Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

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Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators say

A national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear.

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More Texans join unions although national membership is down

The growth in union membership came from the technology and nonprofit sectors, as well as coffee shops.

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Abbott order will require Texas hospitals to collect patients’ immigration status

The executive order from the Texas governor will require hospitals to track the cost of care for undocumented migrants, in order for the state to push for federal reimbursement.

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