The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.
AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
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Public Education
Texas opted to keep a Native American studies course. Supporters see a roadmap for other states.
The anti-DEI movement put the future of the high school class in question, but it ultimately survived the State Board of Education’s review.
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2026 Texas Elections
Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries
The latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Senate candidate says “no strings attached” to $2 million donation from businessman
Rhonda Ward, a first-time candidate for elected office who previously served on the state GOP’s policy committee, is challenging Trent Ashby for the East Texas seat.
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Energy
Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declines
As President Donald Trump seeks to boost U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil fields, Mexico is poised to export less heavy crude to Gulf refineries, creating an opening for Venezuelan oil.
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2026 Texas Elections
Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal
The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement.
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Higher Education
University of Texas regents approve limits on teaching “unnecessary controversial subjects”
Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation
Republicans hope to flip the Rio Grande Valley state House seat, long held by Democrats.
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2026 Texas Elections
AI enters the race: How Texas primary candidates are using it in 2026 ads
As Texas voters head into the 2026 primary, candidates are using artificial intelligence to mock opponents and sharpen attacks.
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Politics
Gillespie County Republicans scale back hand-count amid staffing shortage
The county GOP will use machines to tally early voting results but still plans to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day.
