Catholic dioceses in Texas to release names of clergy "credibly accused" of sexually abusing minors
The list will be released by Jan. 31, 2019. Full Story
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Texas workers caring for elderly feel “treated like a stepchild” as caseload increases, pay stays the same
Staffers are leaving Adult Protective Services because of increased workloads, lack of attention from the Legislature and a significant pay gap between them and their Child Protective Services counterparts. Full Story
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Federal judge in Texas strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that the law "elevates a child's race over their best interest." Full Story
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T-Squared: Help us spark policy conversations in your communities
Through live events, investigative reporting and interactive data projects, we've been diving deep into the biggest issues facing communities across Texas. Now we want to hear from you. Full Story
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The hospital says she’s brain-dead. Her parents say she’s alive. Who decides when to take her off the ventilator?
A North Texas family is fighting to keep their 9-year-old daughter on a ventilator, though her doctors have said she is brain-dead. But a controversial, unusual Texas law gives doctors and hospitals broad decision-making power. Full Story
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"Don't panic": Texas Education Agency sends instructions on police interaction curriculum
School districts received a 16-minute video and instruction guide to teach the newly required curriculum for high schoolers on proper interaction with law enforcement during traffic stops. Full Story
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Here are 34 races to watch in the Texas midterms
The U.S. Senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke isn’t the only race worth watching this cycle. Here are snapshots of 33 other interesting races on the ballot in Texas. Full Story
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Report: Heidi Group still failing to serve target number of patients for reproductive health
The anti-abortion group served more than 3,300 clients under the state's Healthy Texas Women program and Family Planning Program, far less than the nearly 70,000 people the organization projected when it won state contracts. Full Story
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Watch livestreams of the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival's featured events
Here's where you can find all the livestreams from the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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How to watch the Texas Tribune Festival online
Tune in to conversations with former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke and more. Full Story
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Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, interviewed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017.]()
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How much money have Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke raised outside Texas? We don't know for sure.
Each Texas candidate for U.S. Senate has criticized the other for raising money outside the state. But campaign finance rules make it difficult to say who has raised more. Full Story
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Report: State Sen. Charles Schwertner retains lawyers, denies sending "any inappropriate texts as alleged"
Allegations that Schwertner had sexually harassed a University of Texas at Austin graduate student were first reported Tuesday evening by the Austin American-Statesman. Full Story
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Report: UT investigating sexual misconduct allegation levied against state Sen. Charles Schwertner
A spokesperson said Schwertner "categorically denies any knowledge of the accusations leveled against him" and added that the senator "is eager to cooperate with the University of Texas and hopes to make clear he played no part in the behavior described.” Full Story
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Anti-nuclear waste tour kicks off in Houston
Organizers of the "Protect Texas from Radioactive Waste Tour" plan to travel to five Texas cities over the next week in protest of a proposed plan to store used nuclear materials in West Texas. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton defends Texas law requiring students to stand for Pledge of Allegiance
Students can be excused from the requirement if their parents give written permission. But a lawsuit claims the law violates students' free speech rights. Full Story
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After sexual assault charges, Cody Wilson resigns from 3D-printed gun company
The company is "resilient," its new head said Tuesday, and "we have no intention of stopping." Full Story
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Ken Paxton is fighting to kill Obamacare. Can a Democrat win on a campaign to stop him?
Justin Nelson, a Democrat running for attorney general, is positioning himself as the champion of protections for pre-existing conditions, one of the most popular provisions of the landmark health care law. Full Story
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"Modern-day Jim Crow." "We're going to protect pre-existing conditions." Here’s a closer look at claims made at Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's debate.
At the first of three U.S. Senate campaign debates, Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke lobbed attack after attack. Here's the history behind some of their claims. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General warns Austin ISD: Don’t stop churches from renting school facilities
Austin ISD is considering a policy change that would limit rental use of its facilities, including to a church that uses one building for Sunday sermons. Full Story
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Number of migrant children in Texas shelters reaches new high despite end of "zero tolerance"
New data shows the number of migrant children held in privately run shelters in Texas reached a new high in September, even after the Trump administration said it would reunify families separated under the now-paused “zero tolerance” policy. Full Story
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