More than 450 others were sexually abused, according to the Austin newspaper’s investigation of the state’s oversight of child care facilities. Gov. Greg Abbott’s spokesman said lawmakers should address the issue next year.
Kathryn Lundstrom
Kathryn Lundstrom was a 2018 reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune. Born and raised in Minnesota, Katie completed a dual master’s program in Journalism and Global Policy Studies from the University of Texas. Some of her previous work can be found in the Austin-American Statesman, the Austin Chronicle, the Texas Health Journal and Sports Illustrated, where she was a reporter intern.
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Politics
Can public officials block users on Facebook? This Texas case could help answer that
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday for Deanna Robinson’s First Amendment case against the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office. At issue is whether the sheriff’s office was allowed to block her from its Facebook page.
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Texas education board moves to reinsert Hillary Clinton, Helen Keller into curriculum
The day after backing the motions on Clinton and Keller, the State Board of Education voted to keep Moses in high school U.S. history standards.
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Texas education board set to approve curriculum some say is historically inaccurate
After a politically charged September meeting, the State Board of Education meets this week to approve “streamlined” social studies curriculum standards. Teachers’ responses are mixed.
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Texas Elections 2018
Democrats flip at least two GOP-held congressional districts in Texas
Republicans still hold the majority of congressional seats in the state, but Democratic gains in Texas are helping the national party as it appears poised to gain control of the U.S. House.
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Texas Elections 2018
Democrat Lizzie Fletcher defeats Texas GOP Congressman John Culberson
The Houston-area race was among the most competitive U.S. House races in Texas.
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Public Education
A Texas Board of Education seat hasn’t flipped since 2010. Will that change in 2018?
While most education board races are decided in the primaries, the combination of a blue wave and a big chunk of fundraising could upset a historically Republican district in North Texas.
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State Government
Austin urges an appeals court to allow its paid sick leave ordinance to take effect
Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance was supposed to go into effect Oct. 1, but was blocked in August after business groups filed a lawsuit saying the ordinance violated state law.
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In Harvey's Wake
Study says to fix Harvey-related housing damage, Houston needs $2 billion more in federal funds
Using new methodology that includes flood maps and hydraulic modeling, scientists and flood engineers worked with the city to find out which parts of Houston are still struggling post-Harvey, and what it’ll take to help residents recover.
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The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival
Michael Avenatti talks Brett Kavanaugh, 2020 run
The attorney at the center of so much of the day’s news talked about what’s happening now — and what he’ll do next.