The legal battle to defend Texas’ 2013 abortion restrictions — which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional on Monday — cost Texas taxpayers more than $1 million, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune.
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Under Scrutiny, Abbott Appointee Resigns from Acupuncture Board
After questions about his own medical practice came to public attention, a member of one of Texas’ medical licensing boards has resigned from the position Gov. Greg Abbott appointed him to last month.
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The Brief: Most Texas Voters Support Muslim Ban, Poll Says
A majority of registered Texas voters surveyed in a recent University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll said they support two of Donald Trump’s more controversial campaign proposals regarding immigration.
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Spring Lake To Host 4th of July Events
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University is sponsoring a Fourth of July weekend celebration at Spring Lake that will include nature walks and children’s activities at Discovery Hall.
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Nonstick Compounds Pose New Threat to Drinking Water
The EPA has lowered its recommended level of safety in drinking water for the chemical compounds, called perfluorinated compounds, that are used in making nonstick and water repellent products.
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Study Analyzes Pedernales River Water
In a year-long study to determine the origin and quality of water in the Pedernales River, a researcher at Texas State University conducted testing of a hundred different sites in the river’s watershed.
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The Bookshelf: June 29, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Future of Clean Energy.
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The Q&A: Chelsea Hawkins
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Chelsea A.J. Hawkins, a program planner at the Alliance for Water Efficiency.
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Researchers Find Freshwater Reserves in California
Researchers from Stanford University have discovered what they say is a huge, deep underground source of freshwater lying below the surface of California’s Central Valley.
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Team Mynar Wins Close Race in Texas Water Safari
Team Mynar, led by paddler Fred Mynar, won the Texas Water Safari over close second-place finisher Texas Flood in one of the most competitive in the event’s history.
