The Texas Tribune
James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa attack GOP with parallel populist pitches at Texas Democratic Convention
The U.S. Senate and gubernatorial nominees accused Republicans, including opponents Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, of fixating on culture wars to distract from higher costs and alleged graft.
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15mRising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
Lawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less competition.
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16mTrump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them.
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10mTexas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
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9mA year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
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21mRecords reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana in West Texas. Records indicate the facility's staff failed to respond adequately.