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State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books

Posted 4:41 PM 11/21/2024 by JADEN EDISON | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

"State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media (More)

Could Texas do for Alzheimer’s research what it did for cancer?

11/19/2024

Feds approve Texas’ plan for $3 billion to expand broadband access

Posted 3:23 PM 11/20/2024 by JAYME LOZANO CARVER | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

"Feds approve Texas’ plan for $3 billion to expand broadband access" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and (More)

UT System will expand free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less

Approval of Texas' Bible-infused curriculum will likely depend on Abbott appointee

Donald Trump boosted mental health efforts in Texas in his first term. Will he do it again?

11/18/2024

As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

Posted 2:27 PM 11/19/2024 by JASPER SCHERER | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

"As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans (More)

Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas

Death row inmate Robert Roberson's fate may now lie with East Texas district attorney

11/17/2024

How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism

Posted 8:52 AM 11/18/2024 by JADEN EDISON | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

"How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan (More)

11/16/2024

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first

Posted 9:35 AM 11/17/2024 by KAYLA GUO | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

"Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan (More)

Parents demand answers after man accesses high school, allegedly assaults ex-girlfriend

11/15/2024

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane without injuries at Dallas airport

Posted 2:55 PM 11/16/2024

DALLAS (AP) — A bullet struck the body of a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a Dallas airport, forcing the cancellation of the Friday evening flight, the airline said.

No injuries were reported and law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the (More)

11/14/2024

Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers who stopped execution with last-minute subpoena

Posted 10:13 AM 11/15/2024 by NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution after Republican and Democratic lawmakers used the novel maneuver to pause Robert Roberson's lethal injection at the last minute.

The ruling addressed a subpoena issued for Roberson by (More)