Olfen Independent School District, one of the smallest districts in Texas, will transition to a four-day school week in August — the first of its kind in the state.
84th Legislative Session
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Criminal Justice
Video: McCraw on Sandra Bland
At our 1/19 conversation, Steve McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, talked about the Sandra Bland case and his decision to begin termination proceedings against Trooper Brian Encinia.
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Politics
Video: A Conversation with Israel, Rodriguez and Workman
Full video of my 1/14 conversation with three Austin state representatives: Democrats Celia Israel and Eddie Rodriguez and Republican Paul Workman.
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Politics
Texas Zoos Struggle to Limit Guns Under New Open Carry Laws
Zoos that want to limit firearms on their property are walking a legal tightrope under a pair of new Texas gun laws.
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Politics
As Open Carry Takes Effect, Local Officials Predict Lawsuits
The state’s handgun license holders, who previously had to keep their firearms concealed, can now carry them openly. Across Texas, law enforcement officials, city leaders and business owners are bracing for lawsuits.
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Politics
Texas Legislature, Cruz Top 2015 Video Coverage
During the first half of 2015, the Texas Legislature and new statewide leaders dominated the headlines in Texas news. But there was plenty attention on Rick Perry, Ted Cruz and other major story lines in the later months.
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Revisit Our Coverage of the Legislative Session
During the 2015 legislative session, the Tribune kept you updated daily on the various policy debates and legislative votes at the Texas Capitol. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see that coverage, discover the fate of every bill and learn even more about the session.
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Revisit 31 Ways New State Laws Will Affect Texans
In August, we featured 31 ways in which Texans’ lives would change starting Sept. 1, when many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — took effect. Take a look back at our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Demographics
New Presidents, Old Statues and Guns: The Year in Higher Education
College campuses always seem to attract controversy, but in 2015 Texas universities seemed to have more than their normal share.
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Revisit Our Series on State Contracting Problems
Since Texas began looking to privatize many state services more than 20 years ago, multiple contracts representing billions in public dollars have blown up in the state’s face. Here’s a look at Contract High, our series taking a look at some of those contracting problems.