Federal appeals court blocks undocumented teen's request for immediate abortion
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Friday that an undocumented teenager in Texas is not allowed to immediately have the abortion she has requested. Full Story
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As long lines persist, state winds down food assistance program for Harvey victims
Long lines — and criticism about how the program was handled — plagued the sign-up period for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Houston. Full Story
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State Rep. Victoria Neave pleads no contest to June DWI charge
The Dallas Democrat, who was arrested for driving while intoxicated in June, said Friday she will pay a fine and be put on 12 months of probation. Full Story
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Texas attorney general opens investigation into Harvey debris removal companies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into debris removal companies who may be “overpromising and underdelivering” their post-Harvey cleanup services. Full Story
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Federal housing agency announces $57.8 million to Texas for Harvey recovery
Federal housing officials announced Friday what they called “another down payment” of $57.8 million to support long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Full Story
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In Austin, Sessions touts Trump's hardline stance on immigration
“The President is determined, first and finally, to build a wall at the border,” Sessions said during a 20-minute speech in downtown Austin in which he praised state Republicans who approved an anti-"sanctuary" law earlier this year. Full Story
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Accrediting committee recommends no punishment for Baylor over sexual assault scandal
Baylor University's accreditation appears to be safe after a special committee investigating the school found that it was in compliance on a number of key issues. Full Story
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The Brief: Texans focused on cleanup, housing and health in wake of Harvey
Texas voters are pretty content with how all levels of government responded to Hurricane Harvey, per the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Full Story
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![One of three approved debris removal sites in Port Arthur, where some residents have raised concerns about the city’s plans for post-Harvey clean up. "It’s just not right,” said Tami Pinkney, who lives in a home across the street from one of the sites. “This is not safe. It’s just not safe.”]()
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Texas A&M Commerce offers $10,000 degree — but discourages freshmen from pursuing
At the urging of Gov. Rick Perry, Texas A&M University-Commerce developed an online degree program that can be completed for less than $10,000. So why doesn't it want its freshmen to sign up? Full Story
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![Lavelle Hendricks, a professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, teaches a "signature course" on mental health, drugs and alcohol to a class of freshmen. University officials have reimagined the first-year experience at A&M-Commerce, and each freshman is required to take at least one signature course.]()
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UT/TT Poll: Most Texans happy with government response to Hurricane Harvey
Voters are generally happy with the way local, state and federal officials have responded to Hurricane Harvey, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Harvey's next blow: Home values, tax collections expected to drop
Some — but not all — southeast Texans could see property tax breaks after the hurricane damaged their homes. The inequity has reignited intra-GOP tensions from earlier this year over disaster-related property tax re-assessments. Full Story
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Perry pursuing policy on coal, nuclear power at odds with Texas record
As multiple Texas coal plants wind down operations, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is pushing a widely decried proposal to subsidize coal and nuclear plants in the name of grid resiliency. Full Story
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Prairie View A&M names Ruth Simmons sole finalist for president
Prairie View A&M University on Thursday named interim President Ruth J. Simmons the sole finalist for permanent president of the historically black university. Full Story
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Cornyn: Trump assured me more Harvey aid for Texas coming in November
Many Texas officials were disappointed with the details of a disaster aid bill currently moving through Congress. Rather than changing the bill in the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said a follow-up bill in November will do more for the state. Full Story
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Dallas Fed CEO: Technology, not trade or immigration, is main reason for job loss
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas told business leaders that unemployment and education should be viewed apolitically to avoid risking Texas and the rest of the country becoming less competitive. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson walks back comments on sexual assault
The Dallas congresswoman sought to tamp down a controversy after she said women can invite sexual assault. Full Story
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Federal appeals court to consider blocking undocumented teen's scheduled abortion
Whether an undocumented Texas teen can get a scheduled abortion Friday remains up in the air ahead of a court hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals. Full Story
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![A small opening at the base of the border fence in Brownsville is meant to let small, endangered wild cats like the ocelot through. The “cat holes,” which are the size of a piece of printer paper, appear every 500 feet or so.]()
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U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders face off in tax code debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defended the recently unveiled GOP plan to overhaul the tax code in a Wednesday night debate against U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Full Story
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The Brief: Our latest poll shows Texas voters split on Trump
Forty-five percent of Texas voters say they they still back President Donald Trump — but nearly two-thirds of them say the nation is more divided under his leadership. Full Story
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El Paso Democrat draws influential endorsement in bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke
A major women's group with a vast fundraising network endorsed former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar Thursday in her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. Full Story
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