Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban
A state fair spokesperson said they would cooperate with the city of Dallas’s guidance on the matter. Full Story
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A state fair spokesperson said they would cooperate with the city of Dallas’s guidance on the matter. Full Story
Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills. Full Story
The Texas State Fair announced guns would be banned on the grounds after three people were injured by gunfire at last year’s event. Full Story
Some young voters who are upset about the Biden Administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war say they’re still hesitant about the vice president. Full Story
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 25. Early voting in person is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. Full Story
A national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear. Full Story
The growth in union membership came from the technology and nonprofit sectors, as well as coffee shops. Full Story
Despite objections from Democrats, Texas election officials say the independent candidate for president has enough valid signatures to be on the ballot. Full Story
The executive order from the Texas governor will require hospitals to track the cost of care for undocumented migrants, in order for the state to push for federal reimbursement. Full Story
Texas Health and Human Services could face $100,000-per-day fines for violating a judge's orders. The state wants the judge off the case. Full Story
In a lawsuit challenging redistricting in Galveston County, the 5th Circuit said the protections afforded to a single racial group don’t apply to multiple groups who collectively claim voting rights violations. Full Story
The oil giant said it will relocate to Houston. It’s the latest company seeking a laxer, more business-friendly regulatory environment in Texas. Full Story
The Tribune’s rural symposium highlighted the challenges the state’s far-flung regions face — and the opportunities they offer. Full Story
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Facebook parent company in 2022, claiming it had used personal biometric data without permission. Full Story
Republicans view Flores’ race against Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez as potentially competitive race. Full Story
Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs. Full Story
In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here. Full Story
At least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act. Full Story
A new FCC rule means a cap of 5 cents a minute for most inmate phone and video calls in the state of Texas. Full Story
At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot. Full Story