Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first…
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Former Texas lottery director reindicted for abuse of office by grand jury
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightGary Grief, former executive director of the now-dissolved Texas Lottery Commission, is alleged to…
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Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightLatino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this…
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New Texas A&M president confirmed as university seeks stability
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightSusan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university after previous leaders faced…
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In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightTen water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secures $286.5 million for Texas from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, surpassing $3 billion in total opioid recoveries for the state
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightAttorney General Ken Paxton announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Inc.…
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Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightThe state accounted for more than 3 million of the 13.4 million disconnections that…
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Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightFamilies have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton takes legal action as part of investigation into nearly 30 North Texas businesses suspected of H‑1B visa fraud
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightAttorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to nearly 30 North…
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Gas power leapfrogs wind for first time in 10 years in Texas’ grid connection queue
by Trey Wrightby Trey WrightData centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on…