Pilot projects could lead to the Trump administration storing genetic material from children as young as 14 years old in the name of fighting crime.
2020
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Blocked Out
More Texas renters are struggling to find affordable housing, new report finds
Experts say that as more high-income Texans rent, prices on existing homes are driven up. Meanwhile, the number of expensive units in the state is increasing as more affordable homes disappear.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Fort Bend’s special election was just the first battle of the 2020 war between Texas Democrats and Republicans
The Republican elation and Democratic misery over this week’s special election in Fort Bend County is just the first wave of the 2020 election year. The parties have dozens of challenges ahead of them.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas officials on the coronavirus: Keep calm and wash your hands
On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency. But officials say the flu is still a bigger threat in Texas.
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Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won’t defend state agency in gay marriage case
The attorney general’s office is charged with defending state agencies when they are challenged in court. But Paxton will not defend a commission sued after it issued a public warning for a Waco judge who refuses to perform same-sex marriages.
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Energy
Ahead of explosion, Port Neches plant reported an increase of rogue emissions of explosive gas
After the federal government required TPC Group to install air monitors at its Port Neches plant, the company detected a significant increase in the number and size of butadiene emissions in the months leading up to multiple blasts at the plant on Nov. 27.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Democrats regroup after Republicans score easy win in Texas House special election
Campaign strategies — and the extent of Beto O’Rourke’s involvement — were being contemplated after a big loss in a race that gained statewide attention.
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Immigration
Migrants, advocates mark the anniversary of “remain in Mexico” with fear, anger and trepidation
As lawmakers, immigration attorneys and advocates call for the end of the Migrant Protection Protocols, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would expand to include Brazilians.
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TribCast
TribCast: A special election blowout and checking in on the presidential primary
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew talks to Alex, Cassi and Patrick about the big Republican win in House District 28, growing unrest among grassroots conservatives and the state of the presidential primary in Texas.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Cornyn has $12 million for reelection bid after raising $2.8 million in fourth quarter
Cornyn will face the winner of a crowded Democratic primary. That group of hopefuls includes MJ Hegar, who announced Tuesday that she raised $1.1 million over the past three months.
