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Measles spike in federal detention facility reaches the Texas public, records show
Most of the state’s measles cases reported so far this year are inside the West Texas Detention Facility in Hudspeth County, where four infected El Paso residents worked.
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2mListen to 23 of our favorite panels from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
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Experts say the president’s goal of lowering gas prices by prohibiting exports would devastate the energy sector and cause fuel shortages.
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2mSuspect tied to credible threat of Texas Capitol attack arrested
The Department of Public Safety arrested a 40-year-old Converse resident after receiving credible information about a “violent attack” on the state Capitol, the agency said.
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9mTexas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.