Elected officials have bickered over how to respond to Texans experiencing homelessness, and President Donald Trump tapped a man who founded a San Antonio shelter to coordinate the federal government’s approach. Meanwhile, homeless Texans say they’re often misunderstood.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Congressional candidate’s legal work attracts scrutiny in battleground Democratic primary
Shannon Hutcheson’s opponents in the race for the Central Texas seat argue she has a history of representing corporations in cases against vulnerable people.
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Homeless in Texas
At least 25,000 people in Texas experience homelessness. Here’s what we know about Texans without homes.
Gov. Greg Abbott has focused attention on homeless Austin residents. But many more Texans are homeless in other parts of the state.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Austin Mayor Steve Adler watched Pete Buttigieg court Chasten. Now Adler’s helping him court America.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler has become Pete Buttigieg’s most notable supporter in Texas, and one of the most prominent elected officials in America supporting the South Bend mayor.
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Health care
San Antonio paid sick leave requirement blocked by state judge
A judge blocked an ordinance that would provide paid sick leave for employees who work in the city of San Antonio starting Dec. 1.
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Politics
Donald Trump touted Apple manufacturing jobs in Austin on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump toured a newly expanded Apple manufacturing plant in Austin and incorrectly tweeted afterward that he’d opened the plant. The plant has been open since before Trump’s term began.
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Texas athletes could make money from pending NCAA rule changes. How much? It’s not yet clear.
The NCAA’s proposed rule changes could let prominent athletes generate major endorsement money. But for most athletes, there won’t likely be much of a windfall.
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Elizabeth Warren expands Texas campaign, naming senior staff
The Democratic presidential candidate now has easily the biggest organization devoted to the state of any primary campaign.
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Toxic algae blooms that kill dogs are becoming more common. And climate change is making it worse, scientists say.
A toxic algae bloom in Austin that killed five dogs caught officials by surprise, but despite how dangerous the blooms are, there’s almost no way for cities to combat them.
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Homeless in Texas
Texas cleared homeless camps Wednesday. On Thursday, residents were already back.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a five-acre plot of land for homeless camping in Austin after he took action to clear people living under state overpasses.
