Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.
Amid stolen valor accusations, commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls’ second Bronze Star
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Economy
Texas’ social media law remains blocked after U.S. Supreme Court sends it back to lower court
The tech industry saw the measured ruling as a win. Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue defending the law.
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Higher Education
“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025
Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.
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Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.
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Energy
Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells
The Gulf Coast is poised to be a major hub for underground disposal of greenhouse gas to mitigate climate change, but questions remain over who will fund it long-term.
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Environment
Odessa residents face another water outage
The fast-growing Permian Basin city has faced years of water problems due to crumbling infrastructure. The system last shut off in May.
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Politics
Essay: Life on the trail with Kinky
A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.
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Demographics
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors
Parents and medical providers of transgender adolescents sued Texas, challenging the constitutionality of a restriction on puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
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Public Education
State Board of Education approves 4 new charter schools in Texas
Public education advocates opposed the new charters, which would launch in Arlington, Austin, Big Spring and Manor.
