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Criminal Justice
Is Ciudad Juárez on the brink of a new gang war?
October was the deadliest month in Ciudad Juárez in nearly three years. Locals are anxious — and hopeful they’re not witnessing a resurgence of the brutal drug war that plagued this Mexican border city from 2008 to 2011.
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Health care
Texas to implement rules requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains
The rules will prohibit hospitals, abortion clinics and other health care facilities from disposing of fetal remains in sanitary landfills, allowing only cremation or burial.
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Politics
Texas moves forward with cuts of therapy services for disabled children
In two weeks, Texas will officially enact cuts of Medicaid reimbursement rates for disabled children’s therapy services.
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Criminal Justice
Lawmaker wants to crack down on illegal hiring by state contractors
A measure filed Monday by state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, would beef up punishment for employers that hire undocumented workers and seek to do business with the state.
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Politics
Trump’s unsupported claim of voter fraud appears to have Texas roots
Gregg Phillips, a former Texas official with the Health and Human Services Commission, appears to be the source of Trump’s unsubstantiated claim that “millions” of people voted illegally in the race for the White House.
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Politics
Texas Republican elector resigns over Donald Trump
Art Sisneros said he believed voting for Trump “would bring dishonor to God.”
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Politics
Ted Cruz is ready to work with a President Trump
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz promised Sunday morning to work hand-in-hand with President-elect Donald Trump to move a conservative agenda.
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Politics
Susan Combs’ next act? Inspiring Texas women.
After decades in Texas politics, Susan Combs is focused on building safe spaces for women to exchange ideas and experiences. With a new memoir and a new nonprofit, she hopes to encourage more women to take on leadership roles.
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Politics
Despite ethics questions, these Texas lawmakers easily won re-election
Three members of the Texas Legislature easily won their re-election bids earlier this month despite a cloud of ethics questions hovering over their campaigns.