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East Texans brace for prolonged evacuation orders after rainfall drenches Polk County

East Texas has been hit by several severe rainstorms this spring, and several counties have declared disasters.

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79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus

Authorities and protesters clashed during the latest pro-Palestinian demonstration at the university on Monday.

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False ad depicting Dade Phelan with Nancy Pelosi could inspire new anti-deepfake legislation

A mailer, paid for by the Jeff Yass-bankrolled Club for Growth Action PAC, falsely depicted Phelan in a hug with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Amarillo council may reconsider abortion travel ban after residents gather 10,000 signatures

Supporters began the petition drive after the City Council punted on the proposed policy. Voters may have the final say.

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Gov. Greg Abbott and UT-Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions

The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.

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Dozens more arrested at UT-Austin as police use pepper spray, flash bangs to break up protests

The arrests mark the second time in less than a week that police have broken up a pro-Palestinian demonstration. This time protesters tried to set up an encampment on campus.

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Appeals court considers whether West Texas A&M drag show was unconstitutionally banned

University President Walter Wendler canceled a drag performance last year, claiming such shows “denigrate and demean women.”

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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas to ignore Biden administration’s new federal protections of LGBTQ+ students

The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes.

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Companies aim to release more treated oilfield wastewater into rivers and streams

Texas regulators are issuing permits to discharge large volumes of treated “produced water” into some waterways. Questions remain about the toxic pollutants found in the wastewater.

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After no contest plea, a Texas representative’s charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissed

In June 2022, state Rep. Frederick Frazier was indicted on two charges of impersonating a public servant. A Collin County district judge dismissed the misdemeanor charges as part of his deferred adjudication.

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Misdemeanor charges filed against photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest

The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer.

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State’s premature release of bid proposal info touches off new battle over $116 billion in Medicaid contracts

The early release of documents meant a single competitor got an early look at the other bidders’ playbooks before final winners were announced.

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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

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Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 28 runoff elections

The last day to register to vote is April 29. Early voting runs from May 20-24.

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Watch: Trans man who aged out of Texas foster care says politicians are vilifying LGBTQ+ kids

As Kayden Asher tumbled through several foster placements, Texas leaders intensified their efforts to regulate the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.

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Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules

The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.

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Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction reinstated

A Texas appeals court recently overturned Mason’s five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for federal tax evasion.

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Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general

Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.

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How have DEI policies at Texas universities impacted you? Share your experiences with us.

We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech efforts at Texas universities.

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New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors

The proposed guidance from the Texas Medical Board would require doctors to document whether there was time to transfer a patient “by any means available” to avoid performing an abortion.

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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest

University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.”

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Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response

President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. Fifty-seven people were arrested.

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This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years

In Kennard, City Council members have been appointed after previous members retired or died.

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Is the ocelot, the endangered South Texas wildcat, making a comeback?

Conservation groups found a sign of hope, but scientists say it's too soon to celebrate.

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