With advances in meteorology, emergency management software and communications technology, state and local officials feel better prepared for the next big hurricane. This is part of our “Road From Rita” series, a collaboration with the Beaumont Enterprise.
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Environment
Texas Farmers Brace for New Clean Water Rule
Texas farmers and ranchers say they’ve been given little guidance and aren’t sure what to expect as new federal regulations protecting drinking water supplies kick in.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
State Grant Program for Military Bases Gets Infusion of Funds
The state is refueling a grant program that helps the state’s 15 military installations pay for facility upgrades. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Economy
Judge Casts EPA Rule into Muddy Legal Waters
After a setback in court Thursday, can the federal government enforce its controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule in Texas? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says yes. Texas says no.
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Criminal Justice
Bush Leads Push for Endangered Species Reform
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is leading an alliance of 23 state land commissioners calling for more transparency on how animals are added to the endangered list under the Endangered Species Act.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Texas to Crack Down on Synthetic Marijuana
Starting Sept. 1, a new law will ban 1,000 possible chemical compounds of synthetic marijuana and make it a lot harder for Texans to buy or sell the drug. This animation is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Higher Education
After Student Death, Texas Tech Overhauls Greek Life
Almost a year after an alcohol-related student death and a fraternity party that featured offensive sexual decorations, Texas Tech University is boosting its oversight of fraternities and sororities ahead of the fall recruitment period.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
New Law Allows Texans to Cash In on Low-Value Gift Cards Starting Sept. 1
A new law that goes into effect Sept. 1 will allow Texans to receive a cash refund on gift cards or certificates that have a balance of less than $2.50. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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UT Will Relocate Jefferson Davis Statue
Just days after an advisory panel recommended UT-Austin relocate some or all of its statues of Confederate leaders, university President Gregory Fenves announced that the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis will soon have a new home.
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State Government
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Goes to China
After eight months of defending deep fryers and championing cupcakes, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is taking his agricultural prowess abroad.