The Texas Tribune
Foreign exchange students could be banned from Texas varsity sports
Some school leaders said teams might get an advantage when foreign exchange students get a waiver to play at the varsity level while Texas students are restricted to play in the towns where they live.
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3mExecution of Fort Hood shooter will not be live-streamed, Trump says
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11mTrump says the border is secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps declaring an emergency.
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14mOutspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet
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