Dallas facility that serves transgender children can accept new patients, judge rules
The clinic had stopped accepting new patients after increased political pressure. Full Story
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Experts say Texas is ready for latest COVID-19 uptick but advise caution
It’s still unclear what the increase in cases will mean for the state, but doctors and hospitals say Texas is better prepared to face a surge than before. Full Story
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Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear. Full Story
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Text with The Texas Tribune for 2022 election news and resources
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Texas’ primary runoff election is May 24. Here’s what to know about voting.
Early voting ended Friday. Mail-in ballots must be returned by May 24. Full Story
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Judge blocks Biden administration from lifting public health order used to quickly expel migrants
The administration was set to end Title 42, a pandemic-era rule aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, on Monday. A lengthy legal battle is likely. Full Story
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UT-San Antonio reaches Texas Tier One status, allowing access to state funds for research
UT-San Antonio is the fifth public university in Texas to achieve Texas Tier One status. Full Story
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Baylor will rename campus area and relocate statue of slave-owning former university president
The Baylor Board of Regents approved a four-step plan to change the name of a campus quadrangle named after a slave-owning former university president and add more elements to provide a better representation of Baylor’s history. Full Story
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TribCast: Previewing the runoffs and reviewing how Texas’ Hurricane Harvey relief was disbursed
On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Zach about next week’s primary runoffs and the Gulf Coast’s ongoing frustrations over Hurricane Harvey relief funds. Full Story
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Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, families’ lawyers confirm
Lawyers representing families under investigation said they heard from the agency Thursday about continuing the investigations that had previously been halted by a statewide injunction. Full Story
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A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. It’s a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum. Full Story
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Taylor County wildfire prompts evacuations as dry conditions raise risk in West Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.” Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton scandals an “embarrassment” when asked about attorney general runoff
Cornyn is the most prominent Texas Republican to criticize the attorney general’s rocky record ahead of the runoff election against George P. Bush. Full Story
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The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government. Full Story
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![Glenda Joe, center, advises students during a Make Youth Count planning meeting on Saturday, February 15, 2020. The team is made up of graduates and one current senior of Alief Early College and will be in four Aleif high schools hoping to encourage students to help their parents fill out the 2020 census.]()
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Law to crack down on lobbyists ensnares two former Texas House members
The law says a former member of the Legislature cannot engage in activities that require them to register as a lobbyist if they have made a political contribution using campaign funds in the past two years. Full Story
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Texas A&M board takes next step toward Fort Worth expansion
The board agreed to spend $85 million on a law and education building and another $85 million on a research and innovation center. Full Story
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![John Sharp, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, speaks during a press conference in between an A&M Board of Regents meeting at the PalmWood event and conference center inside the Frost Tower in downtown Fort Worth, on Thursday, May 19, 2022.]()
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Texas Republicans Chip Roy and Louie Gohmert among few to vote against U.S. House bill to help poor mothers access formula
The bill, which passed in the House, would expand the formula brand choices available to mothers on a federal assistance program in an attempt to mitigate a disruptive baby formula shortage around the country. Full Story
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T-Squared: John Hernandez is joining The Texas Tribune as our assistant director of audience
He will relentlessly advocate for our existing audience and work to reach the Texans who do not yet know about us. Full Story
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Texas will resume grading public schools based on students’ STAAR test results
For the first time since the pandemic, Texas schools will again be rated based on standardized tests. But for one year only, schools that receive a D or F will get a “not rated” label. Full Story
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Republican Texas House races become high-dollar affairs as Tuesday’s primary runoff nears
The pricey fights illustrate how much of the action in Texas politics has shifted back to the primary after redistricting dramatically reduced the number of competitive seats. Full Story
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