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.
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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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The Houston-area race was among the most competitive U.S. House races in Texas. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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