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State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses.
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The nonprofit Dallas HERO argued the city was descending into anarchy despite falling violent crime rates. Locals fear the push could be used as a playbook.
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In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Tribune reporter Kayla Guo to break down the evidence in the Robert Roberson death penalty case. Full Story
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A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been “terminated, effective immediately” after a university review. Full Story
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The troops were sent to the midwest after protests over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement sometimes escalated into violent clashes. Full Story
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Saturday’s decisions signal a deescalating intraparty tension that heightened at the start of the year. Full Story
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System Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Board of Regents chair have stood by the new president amid criticism from some conservatives about her previous work around diversity and equity. Full Story
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During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high. Full Story
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The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are finding ways onto stages in front of young conservatives galvanized by Charlie Kirk's killing. Full Story
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The move could require a shift away from countywide polling sites and delay primary election results. Full Story
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Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a filing that Paxton’s office gave her less than an hour’s warning that they’d be siding against her agency in court. Full Story
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Leaders of the effort say they moved to rural Hood County for its quiet country charm, which was shattered by what locals call “that roar” from the facility. Full Story
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Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 16 after being convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki. Full Story
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The Midland school district has said it has followed the law. Six teachers and the school principal have either resigned or been fired over the alleged abuse of special needs students. Full Story
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At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can’t teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses. Full Story
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In the shadow of SpaceX, Rio Grande Valley students will have a chance to build their own rockets and launch them 11,000 feet in the air, under a program that hopes to spark interest in aerospace jobs. Full Story
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Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts. Full Story
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Paxton cited the recent attack on a Dallas immigration field office, though the shooter’s political affiliation was unclear and there was no evidence he was linked to organized “cells.” Full Story
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The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session. Full Story
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While a three-judge panel hears a legal challenge to Texas’ new congressional map, TribCast breaks down the arguments. Full Story
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