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These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.
One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
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6mTexas faith leaders condemn ICE-related deaths, demand end to “terror campaign” against migrants
Christian and Jewish leaders urged limits on using force as well as accountability for immigration agents who go too far.
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7mJames Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development
The U.S. Senate nominee is among several Texas Democrats pushing back on data centers, calling their rapid growth the result of corporate greed and “billionaire-backed politicians.”
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6mCommunity colleges beat student outcome predictions. Now Texas can’t afford related incentives.
A formula designed to reward colleges for student success generated larger payouts than budgeted. Now, Texas’ higher education agency may limit how schools receive such funding.
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9mLast year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.
“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.
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12mMillionaires could dominate Texas' crop of new Congress members
A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members.