On social media, Self later wrote “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.”
U.S. Rep. Keith Self cuts short committee hearing after colleague objects to him misgendering trans member
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Economy
Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism
Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.
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Criminal Justice
Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled execution
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not clarify why it halted the execution of David Wood in its order granting the stay.
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Economy
“We’re doing what Canadian has always done,” Panhandle resident says a year after wildfires
Canadian — one of the communities hardest hit by last year’s wildfires — is on the road to recovery and working to be a resource for others around the state.
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TribCast
TribCast: Fights, scandals and still half a legislative session to go
The gang discusses a legislator’s lash out, a lottery scandal, and some big news from one of our own.
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Politics
In Guadalupe County, an elections academy aims to strengthen residents’ trust in voting
The academy offers an inside look at how votes are counted and secured. It’s building confidence — and inspiring similar programs across Texas.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Will lawmakers let Texas’ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
The Legislature is considering bills that would lift long-standing restrictions on how Texas’ panel can investigate maternal deaths and near-misses.
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Criminal Justice
Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.
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Texas Legislature 2025
Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico
Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.
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Criminal Justice
Federal appeals court reverses Texas death row inmate’s conviction
Brittany Marlowe Holberg was convicted in 1998 of robbing and murdering an 80-year-old man in his Amarillo home. The appeals court said critical evidence was withheld.
