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State Sen. Brandon Creighton Poised to Become Lone Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor Position
State Senator Brandon Creighton is on the verge of becoming the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. He’s ... Read more
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Texas Democrats Make Waves Nationwide with Bold Walkout, Face Backlash at Home
When Texas House Democrats walked out over the Republican congressional map, they returned to a warm welcome from supporters. However, ... Read more
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Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map: Lawsuit Challenges Its Legitimacy
Texas has stirred up controversy with its recent congressional map, which many believe unfairly favors Republicans. This new map comes ... Read more
/static.texastribune.org/media/files/d60d25874abffb3753e874e223f941d7/0822%20Bathroom%20Bill%20BD%2001.jpg?ssl=1 "Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin")
Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin
Tensions ran high at the Texas Capitol last Friday during a heated public hearing about a new bill that would ... Read more
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Doggett Declines Re-election Bid if New District is Approved, Opening Door for Casar’s Opportunity
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a longtime representative of Austin, announced he won’t seek reelection if a new Republican-drawn map takes effect ... Read more
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From Ally to Adversary: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Representative Chip Roy from Austin has announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general, entering a competitive Republican primary to ... Read more
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Heartbreaking Testimony: Grieving Parents Highlight Texas Camp Failures at Capitol Hearing After Losing Their Daughter
Texas Lawmakers Address Camp Safety After Tragic Flooding This past summer, a heartbreaking flooding incident claimed the lives of 27 ... Read more
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Rep. Nicole Collier Stays Overnight on Texas House Floor, Defies Police Escort to Make a Stand
Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat from Fort Worth, made headlines recently for refusing a police escort mandated by Texas Republican ... Read more
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Discover This Year’s STAAR Scores: How Your Texas School or District Measures Up!
New scores from Texas’s standardized tests show a slight overall improvement. According to the latest data, student performance in reading ... Read more
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Discover the Top 5 Texas School Districts Facing Potential State Takeover After Latest Ratings Update
A historic number of Texas school districts are facing serious consequences due to poor performance ratings. Five districts—Connally, Lake Worth, ... Read more
