School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates
By Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2023 “School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates” was first…
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Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor” was first…
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The woman accused of killing pro cyclist Mo Wilson tracked her on a fitness app, prosecutors say
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The murder trial of a woman accused of gunning down rising pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2023 “Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15” was first published by…
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Texas is terrifying. Hollywood has noticed.
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Texas is terrifying. Hollywood has noticed.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7” was first published…
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Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants and order them to…
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Counties with the most bridges in Texas
TruckInfo.net identified the counties in Texas with the most bridges, using data from the Bureau of Transportation…
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Texas Attorney General sues DHS over cutting of state’s concertina wire placed along the border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security, according to the AG’s…
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People, Places & Paul: Missions in Socorro, Ysleta & San Elizario bring pride to Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been great living and working in the El Paso area after returning less than a month ago to this wonderful place I call…
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Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 17, 2023 “Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”” was first published…
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The number of registered hunters in Texas
Stacker compiled data on registered hunters in Texas from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Shooting at the State Fair of Texas leads to evacuation, one person in custody
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been arrested after a shooting at the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas, according to a social media…
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Texas county where Juneteenth began ordered to redraw maps after Voting Rights Act challenge
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newly drawn county election districts in Galveston, where Juneteenth began, illegally weaken…
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Black student suspended over his hairstyle to be sent to an alternative education program
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer After serving more than a month of in-school suspension over his dreadlocks, a Black student in Texas was…
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Governor Abbot’s push for school choice sparks controversy across education boards
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott makes school choice one of his top issues for the state for the second time this year, causing controversy…
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Mexico says it has rejected US-funded migrant transit centers
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Tuesday that he rejected a U.S. request to set up migrant transit centers in Mexico. Neighboring…
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Gov. Abbott announces over $4M in funding to secure Jewish schools and synagogues across Texas amid Israel-Hamas war
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Texas Governor Greg Abbott took two actions Monday related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. This included spending…
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Education savings accounts and illegal immigration will be part of third special legislative session’s focus
(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE ) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday released his agenda for the third legislative special session of the year, asking lawmakers…
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Mexico to send diplomatic note protesting Texas border truck inspections causing major delays
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday he is going to send a diplomatic note to the United States to protest Texas truck inspections…
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216 Texans killed as a result of domestic violence in 2022. What you need to know and how to prevent it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Murders resulting from domestic violence have increased in Texas, according to a new report from the Texas Council on Family…
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Judge denies Texas inmate’s request to stop execution over claims that fire damaged injection drugs
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a request to stop the execution of a Texas inmate who had…
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West Texas community invited to 29th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
HUECO TANKS, Texas (KVIA) — Hueco Tanks is getting in on the celebrations for the Texas State Parks’ 100th birthday. Happening October 21 and 22,…
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Concerning, or a game changer? Attorneys weigh in on new laws that regulate protective orders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several new state laws that went into effect Sept. 1 of this year will have a direct impact on victims of domestic…
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Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat
By Kevin Vu, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2023 “Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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El Paso County Requesting Photos of Veterans in Uniform for Courthouse Wall of Courage
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — The Veterans Capital of the USA is proud and grateful for the military and veterans who serve their country with dedication…
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Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in Washington
ByRachel Scott, Luke Barr, Beatrice Peterson, and Jack Date October 2, 2023, 9:11 PM (ABC) — Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar was…
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Counties in Texas with more precipitation over the past year than average
Using National Centers for Environmental Information data, Stacker identified counties in Texas that saw more precipitation in the past year than…
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Texas awards El Paso ISD $800,000 to reduce carbon footprint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is receiving an $800,000 grant to reduce its carbon footprint. The money comes from…
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Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2023 “Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner” was first…
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