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• U.S. Supreme Court lets stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate Texas ban

  By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press 7 hours ago

  In asking for a review, the Biden administration pointed to the Supreme Court’s action in an Idaho case that narrowly allowed emergency abortions to resume. Full Story 

• How Texas’ environmental agency weakened a once-rigorous air pollution monitoring team

  By Dylan Baddour and Peter Aldhous, Inside Climate News Oct. 7, 2024

  Former employees say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality gutted the unit soon after the fracking boom swept the state oil industry. The operation never returned to what it was before. Full Story 

• Texas A&M International University president dies

  By Kate McGee Oct. 4, 2024

  Pablo Arenaz died unexpectedly Thursday night, according to a university statement. He served as president of the university in Laredo for eight years. Full Story 

• Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blocked

  By Xiomara Moore and Kayla Guo Updated: Oct. 4, 2024

  A federal judge’s decision on Sept. 28 had immediately halted the state’s ability to investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting. Full Story 

• Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 7 deadline

  By María Méndez Oct. 4, 2024

  Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day. Full Story 

• West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.

  By Carlos Nogueras Ramos Oct. 4, 2024

  Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs. Full Story 

• What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots

  By María Méndez and Xiomara Moore Updated: Oct. 4, 2024

  Texas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal. Full Story 

• Here’s how to vote in the Texas 2024 election

  By María Méndez and Yuriko Schumacher Updated: Oct. 4, 2024

  Election day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas. Full Story 

• Supreme Court to review death penalty appeal challenging Texas’s DNA testing law

  By Kayla Guo Updated: Oct. 4, 2024

  Ruben Gutierrez was sentenced to death for the 1998 Brownsville murder of an elderly woman. His execution was stayed in July. Full Story 

• Texas prisoners, including death row inmates, may be able to vote under little-known elections law

  By Lauren McGaughy, KUT News Oct. 4, 2024

  Texas elections law says state prison inmates who are appealing their convictions are eligible to register. Many lawyers and voting rights advocates were unaware of the rule. Full Story 

• Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race, but can he win?

  By Matthew Choi Oct. 4, 2024

  The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing. Full Story 

• Ken Paxton sues TikTok for violating new Texas social media law

  By Pooja Salhotra Updated: Oct. 3, 2024

  The attorney general argues that the popular short form video app has not complied with a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active online. Full Story 

• Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.

  By María Méndez Updated: Oct. 3, 2024

  The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and Votebeat want to hear from people removed from voter rolls. Full Story 

• Doctors are boycotting Texas conferences over abortion restrictions

  By Ronnie Cohen, KFF Health News Oct. 3, 2024

  A breast cancer surgeon has created a California alternative to a major Texas event, while other medical conferences have left Louisiana and Arizona. Full Story 

• Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to lead group of Republicans for Colin Allred

  By Kayla Guo Updated: Oct. 3, 2024

  The former congressman’s snub of fellow GOP member U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the latest high-profile crossover for the Dallas Democrat. Full Story 

• Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

  By María Méndez and Texas Tribune Staff Oct. 3, 2024

  Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions. Full Story