The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.
James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid
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Immigration
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
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State Government
Judge temporarily allows women, minority-owned businesses to qualify for Texas HUB program again
A judge has sided against the state after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock stripped women- and minority-owned businesses of their Historically Underutilized Business certifications in December.
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Immigration
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
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State Government
Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies
Texas regulators will visit the camp and review hundreds of complaints as the license renewal process continues.
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Congress
Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations
House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.
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Hill Country floods
Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Edward Eastland, whose father died in the July 4 flood along with 27 campers and counselors, acknowledged in emotional testimony that staff should have acted sooner to evacuate campers.
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Harris County Area Agency on Aging: Planning for the Future of Healthy Aging
A three-year roadmap to strengthen services, expand access, and support older adults, caregivers, and communities across Harris County
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Environment
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
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Immigration
McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their community
Monday’s remarks from residents comes after a list of potential ICE facilities included a McAllen warehouse.