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Texas Redistricting: How New Congressional Maps Could Boost GOP Power – Insights from House Republicans
Texas lawmakers are reshaping the state’s congressional map, aiming to boost Republican control. At a recent House hearing, Rep. Todd ... Read more
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Survivors of Hill Country Flooding Share Heartbreaking Stories of Anguish and Neglect at Emotional Hearing
KERRVILLE — The pain of flood survivors was palpable during a recent hearing, as many fought back tears while recounting ... Read more
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Texas House Republicans Reveal Bold New Congressional Map Aiming to Secure Five Additional GOP Seats
Texas GOP lawmakers have released a new draft of the state’s congressional map, aiming to reshape district lines and potentially ... Read more
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Texas Democrats Rally Funds for Bold Move to Challenge GOP Redistricting Efforts
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on essential Texas news. ... Read more
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Texas Senate Committee Stands Firm on THC Ban: Why State and Local Governments Lack the Resources for Regulation
The Texas Senate is pushing hard to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a clash with the House, which favors regulating ... Read more
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Ken and Angela Paxton’s Divorce to Unfold Privately: What You Need to Know
A district court judge in Collin County has decided to seal records related to the divorce between Texas Attorney General ... Read more
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How Fiscal Conservatism May Have Stalled Kerr County’s Life-Saving Flood Warning System
In the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Kerr County on July 4, discussions have emerged about the absence of ... Read more
Camp Mystic Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of 27 Cherished Campers and Counselors
Camp Mystic is in mourning after losing 27 campers and counselors during the devastating floods in Texas on the weekend. ... Read more
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Texas Lawmakers Miss Key Opportunity to Enhance Local Flood Warning Systems: What It Means for Communities
For the past few days, state Rep. Wes Virdell has been working alongside first responders in Kerr County. They’re searching ... Read more
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Heartbreaking Update: Hill Country Flooding Claims 27 Lives as Search Efforts Persist for Missing Girls and Survivors
As of Saturday morning, the tragic floods in the Texas Hill Country have claimed 27 lives, according to the Kerr ... Read more
