Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter. Full Story
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Mikayla Higgins
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Mikayla Higgins was an engagement fellow during the summer of 2024 while pursuing a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri. Previously she was on the social media and audience team for Vox Magazine in Columbia, Missouri. She also worked as an arts and culture reporting intern at the Daily Memphian, a digital news site in Memphis, Tennessee, and as an audience planning intern at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us
The delayed rollout of the new FAFSA caused many students to experience setbacks in receiving financial aid packages. If these delays impacted your college choices, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story. Full Story
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Tropical Storm Beryl: How to get help and help Texans
Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans. Full Story
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