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Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts

Texas officials have notified local public health departments to brace for another $119 million in federal cuts at the end of the month that could impact the state’s disease detection and …

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Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

A largely peaceful march in downtown Austin on Monday condemning the uptick in immigrant detentions across the country dispersed when law enforcement fired tear gas into a portion of the crowd that …

State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in April

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.24 billion in April, up 7.1% from April 2024, among mixed signals from various sectors. "State sales tax collections were …

Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

Texas Republican lawmakers have spent several years eroding local control, especially in the state

DALLAS — Two years after Texas lawmakers enacted a sweeping law aimed at sapping authority from the state’s urban areas, GOP legislators once more have advanced bills intended to stop …

Texas strips protections for teachers, parents who share “obscene” material with children

Critics say Senate Bill 412 will lead teachers and librarians to remove any materials out of fear it could be seen as too mature. Supporters maintain it is a crucial next step in protecting Texas children.

LUFKIN — A heated debate on the Texas House floor erupted Friday morning over a bill poised to become law that critics say criminalizes educators and parents. Senate Bill 412, authored by …

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Is FEMA as we know it about to be abolished?

National disaster management and recovery efforts may face significant changes according to recent statements made by President Trump. Making comments at the Oval Office, the president announced …

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