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• Texas’ abortion laws are straining the OB/GYN workforce, new study shows

  By Eleanor Klibanoff 9 hours ago

  More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas. Full Story 

• Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted Cruz

  By Jasper Scherer 9 hours ago

  The staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018. Full Story 

• Texas is a young state with older elected officials. Some young leaders are trying to change that.

  By Pooja Salhotra Oct. 8, 2024

  The average age of Texans last year was 37, while the Legislature’s average age was 55. Hurdles to voting and the unique challenges young candidates encounter fuel the mismatch. Full Story 

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

  By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Oct. 7, 2024

  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 

• Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch

  By Sneha Dey Oct. 7, 2024

  The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year. Full Story 

• Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion

  By Kayla Guo Oct. 7, 2024

  As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances. 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