Local citizens who are preparing their own lawsuit against the chemical giant say Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit could shield Dow from bigger penalties.
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Higher Education
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.
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2026 Texas Elections
How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary elections
Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
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2026 Texas Elections
GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.
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State Government
Texas AG Ken Paxton files second suit targeting Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
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TribCast
TribCast: The El Paso airspace fiasco
In this week’s episode, our host talks with Robert Moore, CEO of El Paso Matters, about the federal government briefly pausing air travel into El Paso. What does it say about the federal government, border security and the lives of El Pasoans?
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.
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Energy
Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors
The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.
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State Government
What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot
Early voting begins on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee.
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Public Education
Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Paxton said his office is examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations.