Analysis: In 2018, watch the political undercard
Texas Democrats don't have a full slate of statewide candidates — and certainly nobody famous — at the top of their 2018 ballots. Maybe that doesn't matter. Full Story
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Texas Education Agency back in the headlines over special education firing
The TEA says it fired its new special education director because she didn't reveal that she had been accused of covering up sexual abuse allegations in a previous job. Laurie Kash believes she was fired because she uncovered an illegal agency contract. Full Story
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As international enrollment declines nationwide, UT-Dallas looks for ways to halt the slide
International student enrollment is declining at universities nationwide. At the University of Texas at Dallas, that's a particular concern. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: Why do Texans have to vote on so many constitutional amendments?
One of the reasons lawmakers keep putting changes to the state constitution before voters is because they haven’t taken the necessary steps to draft a new document for more than 140 years. Full Story
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New state-funded sensors are tracking earthquakes across Texas
A new interactive website from state-funded researchers is tracking tremors across Texas – part of an effort to understand the link between earthquakes and oil and gas production. Full Story
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Woman charged with mailing explosives to Obama and Greg Abbott. The Texas governor opened his.
A Texas woman has been accused of mailing homemade explosives to President Barack Obama and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that could have maimed or killed them, according to documents filed in district court last week in Houston. Full Story
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New memorial on Capitol grounds will honor Texans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan
225,000 Texan service members have deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, and more than 600 have sacrificed their lives. A monument to be installed Dec. 2 on Texas Capitol grounds will pay tribute to them and their families. Full Story
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Barton told woman he would report her to Capitol Police if she exposed his nude photos
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton told a woman to whom he had sent sexually explicit photos that he would report her to the Capitol Police if she exposed his behavior, according to a recording reviewed by The Washington Post. Full Story
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Report: Texas special education director fired
The firing comes two days after The Texas Tribune reported that Laurie Kash was facing a lawsuit over allegations that she covered up the sexual abuse of a 6-year-old student at a previous job. Full Story
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Judge strikes down Texas ban on common abortion procedure
A federal district judge handed a victory to abortion rights groups Wednesday when he struck down part of a Texas law curbing access to the most common second-trimester abortion procedure, called dilation and evacuation. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Joe Barton apologizes for graphic online photo
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, released a statement Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week. He announced his re-election bid earlier this month. Full Story
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The Brief: After Harvey, thousands of Texans could face financial ruin
As Texas undergoes what could be the largest housing recovery effort in U.S. history after Harvey, potentially thousands of renters and homeowners in the state trying to rebuild their lives could be at risk for financial ruin. Full Story
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How much damage did Harvey do to Texas homes? There may never be an exact answer.
As state officials vie for limited federal disaster dollars, housing advocates fear Texans with destroyed homes may fall through a patchwork of government agencies. Full Story
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Analysis: Can Texas politicians police themselves?
It’s not going to be any easier to police sexual harassment in the Texas Capitol than it is to police ethics violations; the difference, at the moment, is that lawmakers have spent more time regulating ethical transgressions. Full Story
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Days later, cause of Border Patrol agent's death still unclear
Days after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed and another seriously wounded, details about what happened to the agents, or even whether they were attacked, are still scarce. Full Story
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Texas' uninsured rate, doctor shortage among topics of health care forum
Watch the full video from our event in Edinburg on the ongoing efforts to reform health care and their impact on Texas. Or check out our recap. Full Story
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Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins exploring run for Texas governor
As Democrats look for a serious candidate for governor, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins. Full Story
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The Brief: Thousands of families still displaced after Harvey
Three months after Hurricane Harvey devastated southeast Texas, tens of thousands of displaced families are still scattered across the state and without a permanent living situation. Full Story
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4 years later, Texas still not drug testing unemployment benefit applicants (video)
More than four years after Texas lawmakers approved a law allowing for the drug testing of certain out-of-work Texans applying for unemployment, supporters blame the Obama administration for keeping the program from getting started. Full Story
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Harvey was three months ago. These displaced families are still in limbo
Two families displaced by Harvey say they're not close to having their lives back to normal. Tens of thousands of others are also facing a long recovery before their biggest need — a permanent place to live — is settled. Full Story
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