The Texas Education Agency has posted its plan for overhauling the way it educates students with disabilities — while highlighting the agency's limitations on available funds. Full Story
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Five months after a gunman opened fire in a Sutherland Springs church, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn came to speak to the community about a new law he says might have averted the tragedy. Full Story
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Crystal Mason said she had no idea she wasn't allowed to vote. “You think I would jeopardize my freedom?" she said according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Who would — as a mother, as a provider — leave their kids over voting?” Full Story
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Efforts to close loopholes in the state's open information laws fell short at the end of last year's legislative session. An interim committee intended to get a head start before the 2019 session hasn't met. Its members haven't even been named. Full Story
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Two counties, dozens of first responders and hundreds of neighbors claim in court documents that the Arkema chemical manufacturing plans committed negligence. Environmental advocates say lax industry regulations exacerbated the disaster. Full Story
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Jose "Chito" Vela and Sheryl Cole are the Democrats still competing to represent Texas House District 46 in Central Texas. Find out what where they stand on legalizing marijuana, education spending and "media ninjas" and more in our latest Split Decision campaign debate series. Full Story
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Susan Combs, a former Texas legislator and statewide official, will be named acting assistant secretary of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, the Austin American-Statesman reported Thursday. Full Story
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People often use a shorthand to describe Austin: It's weird; it’s a progressive city; it’s a blueberry in a sea of tomato soup. But a sort of alternate reality exists for many residents of color. There have been moments over the past month that have highlighted this racial divide. Full Story
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Watch video of Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey moderating a panel discussion about Texas' Public Information Act and transparency in government. Full Story
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Ahead of this weekend's Final Four in San Antonio, we crunched some numbers on how the state's top athletics programs are faring financially. Full Story
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When the Houston Housing Authority tried to build in low-income neighborhoods, housing advocates and the feds blocked the projects. When they turned to wealthier areas, neighbors and politicians shot them down. Will anything change once federal money starts to flow after Hurricane Harvey? Full Story
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The announcement comes after weeks of speculation that another Texan — Energy Secretary Rick Perry — might land the post. Full Story
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Opponents of Senate Bill 4 have asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that allowed most of the controversial immigration enforcement law to go into effect. The case could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story
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Republican congressional candidate Chip Roy joins the TribCast crew to discuss his upcoming runoff. Plus, we tackle the 2020 census, the March for Our Lives protests and whether Rex Tillerson could be the University of Texas System's next chancellor. Full Story
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The state's Republican leadership has stayed silent or cheered the decision to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census, even as local leaders who represent Democratic-leaning communities sound the alarm. Full Story
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Another prominent Democrat has announced plans to run for Senate District 19, a San Antonio-based seat currently held by a longtime state lawmaker recently convicted of 11 felonies. Full Story
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Texas A&M University professor Lori Taylor stunned Kansas lawmakers by recommending they increase their school funding by 44 percent. But what does that mean for Texas? Full Story
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Rosendo Rodriguez was executed Tuesday for killing a Lubbock prostitute and tossing her body in a dumpster in a suitcase. His final appeals questioned the medical examiner's testimony that she was sexually assaulted before her death. Full Story
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A census question on citizenship could undercount populations in states with large numbers of poor and/or Hispanic residents — states like Texas. And an undercount would cut into the state's representation, and its federal services. Full Story
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With a new in-house events space, we’re adding an audio-video specialist to ensure our productions look and sound great. We are also expanding our award-winning data visuals team. Full Story
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