Texas Colleges Lag in Mental Health Services
Students who need help dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues often must wait weeks to see a counselor at Texas' major public universities. Full Story
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Aneri Pattani
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Aneri Pattani was a summer 2016 reporting fellow at the Tribune, covering a variety of topics, including women's health. She previously worked as a metro reporter at The Boston Globe and a state desk reporter at The Hartford Courant. She is a graduate of Northeastern University.
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An Independent in the Legislature? Not for Long.
Laura Thompson is the first independent to serve in the Texas Legislature in more than a half-century, even though she won't be there long. The last was Howard Green, the grandfather of actor Ethan Hawke. Full Story
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Texas Agrees to Weaken Voter ID Law For November Election
Texas agreed Wednesday to terms that will weaken its voter ID law and that lawyers suing the state say will make it easier for minorities to cast a ballot in the November general election. Full Story
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Paxton Says "Frivolous" Campus Carry Lawsuit Has No Merit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday called a lawsuit brought by three University of Texas at Austin professors against the state’s campus carry law “frivolous” and said the professors have no valid reasons for opposing guns on campus. Full Story
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Toxic Landfill Plan Near Colonia Raises Racism Charges
Laredo residents are protesting a proposed landfill that they say will make their community a dumping ground for toxic waste from across the United States and Mexico. Full Story
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Abortion Booklet Revisions Called Even More Inaccurate
Texas health officials are revising a controversial booklet that doctors are required to give to women seeking abortions. Some experts say the new version contains even more misinformation. Full Story
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Texas AG Asked to Investigate Hill County Elections
The Texas Attorney General’s office has been asked to launch an investigation into allegations of voting misconduct in a county that included the hotly contested GOP primary challenge to state Rep. Byron Cook of Corsicana. Full Story
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Texas Capitol's Main Entrance Closed Due to Unspecified "Recent Events"
The state Department of Public Safety has closed the main entrance to the Capitol, citing a "current threat environment" and "recent events." Full Story
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Cowboys Star Dez Bryant Sues State Sen. Royce West
Less than a month after state Sen. Royce West sued Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant for allegedly trashing the lawmaker's rental home, the football player is striking back with his own lawsuit. Full Story
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Texas Universities Turning to Online Counseling
The number of students seeking mental health counseling, usually for depression and anxiety, is surging at Texas universities. Three are trying a new online program designed to reach more students. Full Story
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