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Housing advocates say Texas laws fall short when it comes to property trespassers but they warn changes could worsen the state’s evictions crisis. Full Story
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One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind. Full Story
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City leaders and advocates hope reducing the size of lots used to build homes will increase housing supply. Full Story
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The new fines underscore the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it. Full Story
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From brisket to carne asada, Texas is known for meat, making this annual gathering in a small Rio Grande Valley town stand out. Full Story
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Thousands of hemp dispensaries have sprung up in Texas in the years since consumable hemp became legal. Full Story
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In the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values. Full Story
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Despite several daily and systematic challenges, the Liberty County community is home to industrious entrepreneurs from across the Latin American diaspora. Full Story
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There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum. Full Story
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The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely. Full Story
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In Kennard, City Council members have been appointed after previous members retired or died. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging the program, saying it violates the Texas Constitution. Full Story
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Panelists discussed how the industry has changed Midland and Odessa and how to confront environmental concerns. Full Story
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With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water. Full Story
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Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide. Full Story
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The planned manufacturing and research cluster is expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and more than 4,500 manufacturing jobs. Full Story
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In testimony to state lawmakers, Dale Jenkins and his Panhandle peers shared the “hidden cost” of the wildfires. Full Story
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is negotiating a land trade involving part of Boca Chica State Park. Full Story
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The program would give roughly 1,900 households payments of $500 for 18 months with no strings attached. Paxton called it “plainly unconstitutional.” Full Story
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The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy to help low-income households pay for internet service. The program is slated to run out of money at the end of the month. Full Story
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