Abbott signs Texas law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant…
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Texas ending mask mandates in schools starting in June
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that public schools must end mask requirements starting in June and ordered Texas’ cities and…
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Gov. Abbott to end $300-a-week federal jobless benefit for Texans
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday joined the growing number of states that will stop paying the federally funded $300 in extra…
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After the Texas missing tiger saga, owning a big cat as a house pet might become illegal in the U.S.
HOUSTON, Texas — Tales of Bengal tigers on the loose, like the one found roaming a Houston front yard last week, may soon be history if a…
Continue Reading Texas lawmakers approve abortion ban as early as 6 weeks, send it to Gov. Abbott to sign
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce…
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Texas officials move forward on requesting posthumous pardon for George Floyd
HOUSTON, Texas — Local officials in Texas unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling for a posthumous pardon for George Floyd on a drug…
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Abbott schedules July special runoff election for Texas’ 6th District
AUSTIN, Texas — The special runoff election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District will take place on July 27, Gov. Greg Abbott announced…
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NRA’s bankruptcy tossed out by judge in blow to gun group’s planned Texas move
DALLAS, Texas — A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association’s petition for bankruptcy, saying it was filed in “bad…
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‘Heartbreaking’ says Texas farmer who found 5 abandoned migrant girls, all under age 7, near border
QUEMADO, Texas — A Texas farmer found five young migrant children who had been abandoned, resting on the ground in the hot sun on his ranch land…
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El Paso gun instructor raises red flags about ‘danger’ of Texas ‘Constitutional carry’ bill
EL PASO, Texas– The Texas “Constitutional carry” bill took a major step forward after an 18-13 vote by the state Senate ok’d the bill last week,…
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Texas lawmakers approve sweeping new voting rules in overnight vote
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republican lawmakers advanced a sweeping elections bill early Friday following hours of discussion that would put…
Continue Reading Permitless handgun carry in Texas nearly law, after Senate OKs bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas would allow people to carry a handgun without a license, and the background check and training that go with it, under a…
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Texas woman suing Black Lives Matter for libel
SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Recent social media posts are at the center of a federal libel lawsuit. A Texas businesswoman is suing Black…
Continue Reading Texas GOP candidate crushed after opposing Trump says party ‘not living up to this moment’
DALLAS, Texas — Michael Wood, a Republican whose anti-Donald Trump message resulted in a crushing defeat in a special election for a Texas U.S.…
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Texas judge mulls whether to dismiss NRA’s bankruptcy petition
DALLAS, Texas — For nearly a month, attorneys have argued over whether the National Rifle Association’s petition to file for bankruptcy…
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Poll finds Texans want stronger checks on police use of force
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas voters have some thoughts for lawmakers when it comes to police use of force as the Texas Legislature enters the last month…
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Voters oust 1 EPISD & 2 SISD board members – Get election results
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ELECTION RESULTSABC-7 PROJECTIONS: Hanany wins in EPISD dist. 1Acevado re-elected in EPISD dist. 3Hernandez ousts Dye in EPISD…
Continue Reading Republican Susan Wright advances to runoff election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A special election for a U.S. House seat in Texas is headed for a runoff. Republican Susan Wright secured one of the runoff…
Continue Reading Crowded field of Republicans and Democrats compete for Texas House seat
A special election in Texas on Saturday features a sprawling field of Republicans and Democrats competing for the US House seat formerly held by the…
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Questionnaire: Willeta Corbett for EPISD Board of Trustees
QUESTION-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? I am a poster child of a District 5 public education. I was a…
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Questionnaire: Vanessa Betts for EPISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? I meet and exceed the qualification for the position, I am a former…
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Questionnaire: Stephen Hayes for EPISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? As a parent of 3 children in EPSID and a taxpayer, we need a strong…
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Questionnaire: Jerome Tilghman for EPISD Board of Trustees
1. Revelations experience: • 17 years 2018 retiree from classroom teaching in EPISD. • District 5 resident since 1992 w/ two…
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Questionnaire: Diane Dye, incumbent for EPISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee?30 Years of Teaching and Substitute Teaching, 6 years as a member of EPISD…
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Questionnaire: Jennie Lasley for EPISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? I have lived in this neighborhood for almost 30 years. I have…
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Questionnaire: Arturo Dominguez for EPISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? I am a product of EPISD. I graduated from Irvin HS and then attended the…
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Questionnaire: Fainot Pierre for EPISD Board of Trustees
What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? As a combat veteran and a diesel technician, I have real-world…
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Questionnaire: Josh Acevedo, incumbent candidate for El Paso ISD Board of Trustees – District 3
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? Since July 2019, I have been a member of the EPISD Board of Trustees,…
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Questionnaire: Frances De Santos Whitaker, candidate for El Paso ISD Board of Trustees
-What relevant experience qualifies you to serve as a school board trustee? I am a retired educator with 26 years experience as a teacher and…
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Poll finds Texans remain concerned about pandemic, but are returning to normal
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas voters are feeling safer about being out in public, and better about getting Covid-19 vaccines, but a majority of the…
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