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Texans’ favorite holiday cocktail doesn’t fall far from the Christmas tree, study finds
Eggnog is the most popular holiday tipple in Texas and 11 other states.
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Uranium mining revival portends nuclear renaissance in Texas and beyond
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium boom means for their groundwater.
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Texas teens still required to get parental consent for birth control
Texas dropped its lawsuit after federal health officials said they wouldn’t enforce a confidentiality regulation for minors.
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Top Texas doctor warns Robert F. Kennedy’s appointment would endanger public health
RFK Jr., a prominent anti-vaxxer, is Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health & Human Services.
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If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could seize the opportunity to further slash the program
State leaders have shown a decadeslong antipathy toward the health insurance program. If Trump makes severe reductions, it’s unlikely leaders would have the political will to make up any lost federal funds with state money, experts say.
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What Trump 2.0 could mean for public education
Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for ‘the future of Texas, and for the future of the children’ under Trump’s proposed reforms.
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FDA recalls cucumbers sold in Texas, 12 other states over salmonella risk
The recall applies to all fresh whole cucumbers sold by SunFed Produce.
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Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule
The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas hospital after doctor trashes state’s migrant ID order
Abbott said the physician’s viral video about patient citizenship questions puts his hospital’s funding ‘at risk.’
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Texas hospitals are now required to ask for patients’ citizenship. Here’s what you should know.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know how much hospitals spend caring for undocumented immigrants. Hospitals should not deny care based on how patients respond.
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Bad Takes: It’s time to stop making self-serving excuses for not moving away from fossil fuels
Increasing evidence shows fracking results in the release of harmful chemicals and an uptick in earthquakes.
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Matthew McConaughey says ‘we’ll see’ to run for Texas governor
McConaughey gave mixed signals at a sold out event at the Texas Book Festival.
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Tony Gonzales, Chip Roy clash over mass deportation plans
Gonzales’ warning that mass removals of undocumented immigrants are unfeasible got pushback from Roy, who said everyone in the country illegally must be deported.
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The deep roots of deportation
In a divided political climate, many now hold their breath, waiting to see if deportation rhetoric becomes reality.
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‘Not everyone can leave’: Survival advice from trans teens in Texas
Media often focus on trans teens fleeing the anti-trans states they’re living in. But what about those who can’t leave?
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Why Democrats’ abortion messaging failed to resonate in Texas, despite unpopular bans
Texas’ strict abortion bans made it ‘ground zero’ for Democrats hoping to rile up their base, but voters prioritized economic issues.
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Texas enacted the nation’s third-highest number of book bans last academic year
The number of bans nearly tripled nationwide as conservative politicians and state legislatures got more involved.
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K-pop group NCT 127 performing in San Antonio as tour’s only Texas stop
The San Antonio show will take place Saturday, March 9, although the band hasn’t yet revealed a venue.
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A growing and aging population is forcing Texas counties to seek state EMS funding
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or to contract out services.
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Trump’s promise to unravel Biden’s climate policies could take years to fulfill
The president-elect has pledged to weaken air pollution regulations, reverse efforts to slow climate change and continue to boost oil and gas production.
