See the scope of flooding in East Texas
These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May. Full Story
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Andrew Park
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Andrew Park was a 2024 data visuals fellow during his senior year at Columbia University, where he studied computer science and math. Andrew is a former managing editor of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the school's independent student newspaper, and has previously interned at the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
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![Residents’ homes and possessions are submerged in floodwater following significant rainstorms in Coldspring on May 4, 2024.]()
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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis. Full Story
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![An aerial view of homes near Interstate 45 in Houston, on Sept. 16, 2019.]()
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Republican voter turnout far outpaces Democrat turnout in 2024 primaries
About 3.2 million Texans voted in the state’s primary election, down from 4.1 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline. Full Story
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![A 'Vote Here' sign is located inside of the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility on Mar. 1, 2024. These signs guide voters into the room where they can cast ballots.]()
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