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Celebrity endorsements roll in for Texas Democrats
Willie Nelson, the Chicks, Bill Nye, Don Henley and other celebrities have thrown their weight behind Texas Democrats in recent weeks.
Ken Paxton campaign deals with fallout from another leaked audio recording
This time, Paxton said he has little control over his campaign messaging, which he added is mostly coming out of D.C.
Bad Takes: Banned Books Week arrives as Texas librarians face mounting censorship
Educators warn new laws, criminal penalties and AI-driven challenges are chilling students’ right to read.
Texas city charges $2 million for Flock records as agencies make it harder to see how cameras are used
High invoices and challenges to accessing data on how departments use the surveillance cameras have hindered requests by privacy advocates and journalists.
Democratic Texas AG candidate Nathan Johnson makes seven-figure ad buy
The new 30-second spot targets Johnson’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, over extreme claims such as, ‘There is no so such thing as separation of church and state.’
Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.
State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.
San Antonio Mayor, majority of City Council unite against East Side ICE detention center
Eight councilmembers and the mayor called for a special meeting on the facility. The city attorney also is preparing potential legal action.
Judge halts border barrier construction in Big Bend
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardon’s ruling means federal contractors can’t continue construction in the national park or surrounding areas until a lawsuit opposing the work is resolved.
Testimony: Women sexually assaulted in ICE detention sites in Texas
A top immigrant-rights advocate made the claim during a hearing held by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in San Antonio on Friday.
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