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Dan Patrick calls to block Camp Mystic license as investigations continue
"Once you see and hear the evidence, I think you will clearly understand…" As ​lawmakers closely examine the future of Camp Mystic , ​Texas Lieutenant Governor ​Dan Patrick is calling on the Department of...
Ahmed Humble
04/28/2026 Online
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Paxton Launches Probe into TX Trucking Schools over Illegal Alien Drivers
Attorney General ​Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into numerous trucking schools for endangering Texans by providing inadequate commercial driver training, including to non-English speakers, in violation...
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04/28/2026 Online
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The Egalitarian
Death of Afghan Man Who Aided U.S. Forces Highlights Surge in ICE Arrests
...our nation". According to Axios, many members of the U.S. House of Representatives agree, with Rep. ​Chip Roy (R-Texas) posting on X: "We know the solution. Stop importing Islamists. Deport Islamists. Reject...
Hafsa Mustafa
04/28/2026 Online
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Midland Reporter-Telegram
Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders' need for electricians
Abilene builder Gene Lantrip is on the front lines of ​Texas' population boom, but a new force is making it harder to finish construction on homes. Data centers are poaching the electricians he needs to...
Sneha Dey
04/28/2026 Online
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Texas Standard Statewide
Investigators detail lack of training, ‘complacency’ at Camp Mystic
...July’s deadly flooding. By Kailey Hunt, KUT NewsApril 28, 2026 8:38 am Rachel Osier Lindley / The ​Texas Newsroom An investigator found that the camp's counselors, most of whom were college-age and responsible...
04/28/2026 Online
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Abilene Reporter-News
Gov. Greg Abbott honors cops, Gina Hinojosa rallies governor's race.
Updated April 27, 2026, 2:20 p.m. CT Incumbent Gov. ​Greg Abbott honored fallen officers and underscored the need for law and order. Abbott delivered the keynote address Sunday, April 26, at the Texas...
Kristian Jaime
04/28/2026 Online
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Texas Border Business
Mayor Ochoa and Ellie Torres Highlight Regional Push to Strengthen Drainage System
...six-lane" across more than 100 miles. Funding includes $3.7 million secured in 2023 through Congressman ​Vicente Gonzalez for the south main drain and $5.5 million from Congresswoman ​Monica De La Cruz for the west...
04/28/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
Texas lawmakers to return for Day 2 of public hearings on deadly Hill Country floods
AUSTIN, ​Texas - State ​lawmakers will convene for another day of hearings in Austin to discuss the deadly floods from the Fourth of July last year in the ​Texas Hill Country. KSAT will provide a livestream...
Spencer Heath, Samuel Rocha
04/28/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Olivia Volm, was selected to represent District 5 Texas 4-H at Texas 4-H Congress in July
By Julie York Upshur 4-H member, Olivia Volm, was selected to represent District 5 ​Texas 4-H at ​Texas 4-H Congress in July as a member of the Press Corp! Livi has served as the Upshur 4-H County Council...
04/28/2026 Online
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Houston Public Media
Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts
...at least 2020, when the insurer launched a program to slash payouts for full roof replacements in ​Texas, plaintiffs' lawyers in Oklahoma claim in court filings. By the end of that year, State Farm had expanded...
Michael Copley
04/28/2026 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
Texas Attorney General's Office sues chemical manufacturing company over pollution at Freeport facility
...Media News 88.7 | By Natalie Weber Published April 28, 2026 at 5:54 AM CDT Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton, featured above, is suing Blue Cube Operations LLC over pollution and alleged air quality violations...
Natalie Weber
04/28/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race
Democratic state Rep. ​James Talarico is leading both of his prospective Republican opponents in a new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race — though the result is within the margin of error in either scenario,...
Gabby Birenbaum
04/28/2026 Online
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Houston Press
What DOJ's Move to Firing Squad Executions Means for Texas
...firing squad executions for federal death row inmates won't immediately — or possibly, ever — affect ​Texas, but the move is drawing renewed attention from death penalty opponents in a state that carries out...
04/28/2026 Online
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Amarillo Gazette
Ronny Jackson highlights legislative efforts and support for Texas farmers
Ronny Jackson U.S. House of Representatives from ​Texas%27s 13th district - Wikipedia U.S. Congressman ​Ronny Jackson, who represents ​Texas’ 13th district, has recently highlighted the challenges faced by...
C. L. Taylor
04/28/2026 Online
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The Woodlands Online
Low turnout for early voting has Township Chair encouraging action
...State Senate District 4, with former Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon on the GOP ticket running against Democrat Ron Angeletti for the seat vacated by ​Brandon Creighton on his resignation.
Sean K. Thompson
04/27/2026 Online
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