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Edison Wu is an Austin-based data visualization fellow. Earned a master’s degree in May from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism. He previously interned at the California Reporting Project. Originally from China, Edison worked as an international news editor at Beijing News before transitioning to data journalism. He’s passionate about graphics, data analysis and reporting, and he is a huge basketball fan.
The fund opens a new era of public land acquisition and park development for Texas, which ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita. Full Story
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Texas clinics, in particular, are worried about their ability to meet patient needs once people begin losing insurance under changes from Republicans’ recent megabill. Full Story
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Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story. Full Story
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These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to high-risk flood zones. Full Story
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When storms roll in, water rushes downhill fast, gaining speed and force as it moves — often with deadly results. Full Story
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About two dozen people were still missing. Many more people could still be unaccounted for, officials warned, noting that visitors to the area for the July 4th weekend make it difficult to assess an exact number. Full Story
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Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time. Full Story
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Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group. Full Story
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Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session. Full Story
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The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs. Full Story
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