Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says
Most of the deaths were attributed to 'preexisting medical conditions' or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune
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'From bad to worse': U.S. judge deplores conditions for Texas foster kids sent out of state
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Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside about $35 billion for Texas projects
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Key U.S. Supreme Court justices express concern about Texas abortion law’s enforcement
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Texas’ near-total abortion ban Monday. Here’s what you need to know.
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San Antonio nightspot Bentley's on Broadway will no longer allow patrons under age of 25
By Nina Rangel
San Antonio vegan food chain Project Pollo will appear on this Friday's Shark Tank season finale
By Sanford Nowlin
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By Sanford Nowlin and Travis E. Poling
Paintings worth $40,000 taken from Alamo Heights art gallery in Monday morning heist
By Michael Karlis
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