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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s three seats on the…
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7mICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston
Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.
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7mAfter Texas DPS neglected tens of thousands of voter applications, Democrats demand an investigation
The number of unprocessed applications continues to grow. Texas Democrats, locked in tight races in November, want Gov. Greg Abbott to probe the failure.
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6mVenezuelan man shot by ICE officer needs surgery to remove the bullet, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar says
The man was shot by a recent ICE recruit who was not wearing a body camera, according to news reports.
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2mIs your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.
We’re examining how state takeovers affect Texas students, families and educators. Share your experiences or questions to help guide our reporting.
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10mTexas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings
Student groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.