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Dallas Observer
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Open Doors for Texas Dispensaries, Universities
...state-licensed medical marijuana may open the door to tax breaks and research opportunities in North ​Texas. Marijuana in ​Texas is a topic that will never fade away like smoke into thin air. Christopher Durbin...
Austin Wood
04/24/2026 Online
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My San Antonio
ICE deported man who says he's a U.S. citizen after traffic stop in Central Texas
...for dual citizens to have different versions of their names on different government documents. The ​Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that on April 3 one of its troopers pulled over a...
Alejandro Serrano, Uriel J. García
04/24/2026 Online
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Dallas Observer
Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship
...accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. SUPPORT US TODAY More funding threats from Texas Gov. ​Greg Abbott has resulted in Dallas making changes to accommodate the governor’s demands yet again. On Thursday,...
Kelly Dearmore
04/24/2026 Online
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Courier Of Montgomery County
Gov. Abbott unveils monument honoring Texas Revolutionary War patriots in Austin
...America 250 Texas Sons of The American Revolution President Mel Oller (L) is joined by Texas Governor ​Greg Abbott (R) for SAR 250th Monument Dedication Ceremony. Texas Color Guardsmen (L) to (R), Michael Miles,...
Ed Sellards
04/24/2026 Online
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San Antonio Report
In fight for the U.S. House majority, Democrats target two uphill San Antonio-area races
...could increase its stronghold It supported Trump by nearly 15 percentage points in 2024, but U.S. Rep. ​Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) just resigned from the seat, and Democrats are feeling optimistic about their...
Andrea Drusch
04/24/2026 Online
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San Antonio Express-News
Can San Antonio school districts afford to install seat belts in all buses?
...Consolidated Independent School District pre-kindergarten student and a man driving a nearby car. ​Texas Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, believes seat belts are an essential safety mechanism that can...
Sophia Veneziano
04/24/2026 Online
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San Benito News
Early voting for local elections begins
...All were charged with misapplication of fiduciary property valued between $30,000 and $150,000. The ​Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) led the investigation. Garcia and Randall McMurray, a former director...
Editor
04/24/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Dallas police revise policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott threatened to cut funding
...cooperation with federal immigration authorities this week, amid massive funding threats from Gov. ​Greg Abbott. On April 16, the governor’s office warned the city that more than $32 million in grants, as...
Alex Nguyen
04/24/2026 Online
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KBTX (CBS) 3 (Bryan)
College Station council votes yes on interstate highway resolution
...EXTENDED(Recurring) Published: Apr. 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago COLLEGE STATION, ​Texas (KBTX) - College Station City Council voted tonight to pass a resolution that could eventually put...
Emily Paulson
04/24/2026 Online
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WFAA ABC 8 Dallas
Speaker Dustin Burrows asks Texas House to investigate Roblox in response to game simulating Uvalde shooting
Burrows added the charge to his list of interim priorities, instructing ​lawmakers to study ways to strengthen child protections on gaming platforms like Roblox. Author: Kayla Guo The ​Texas Tribune Published:...
Kayla Guo The Texas Tribune
04/24/2026 Online
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KTEN (NBC) 10 (Denison)
State representative pushes for faster construction at Van Alstyne intersection
State Representative Shelley Luther is calling on the ​Texas Department of Transportation commissioners to speed up work on the Van Alstyne's FM 121 and Highway 75 intersection. VAN ALSTYNE, Tx (KTEN) -...
Sabine Welsh
04/23/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
Sen. John Cornyn is ‘not a Trump guy,’ AG Ken Paxton tells Grapevine Republicans
Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton told Grapevine Republicans that his primary runoff opponent for U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen. ​John Cornyn, "is not a Trump guy," as the question of whether the president...
Eleanor Dearman
04/23/2026 Online
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
Judge allows TEA to continue Kirk investigations
...educators' Charlie Kirk posts In their initial lawsuit, Texas AFT cited a letter TEA Commissioner ​Mike Morath sent out the day after Kirk's death. "Mr. Morath mandated superintendents across Texas (refer...
Adam Schwager
04/23/2026 Online
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
Abbott gives Austin more time after funding threat
...notifying DHS and detaining individuals subject to removal proceedings," Andrew Mahaleris, Texas Governor ​Greg Abbott's press secretary, said in-part. "We anticipate reaching a resolution in the coming days,"...
Grace Reader
04/23/2026 Online
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KUT Austin
Austin ISD is under state investigation for celebrating Pride Week
...not the first time AISD has come under scrutiny in recent months. In March, Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton notified the district about a complaint regarding a violation of Senate Bill 8, also known as...
Greta Díaz González Vázquez
04/23/2026 Online
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KCEN TV
Landowners, state representative push back as deadline for intervenor papers nears for massive transmission line project
Landowners and Representative ​Brad Buckley are urging action ahead of a looming deadline to file intervenor paperwork on a proposed transmission line project. Author: Julieanna Jackson Published: 6:38...
Julieanna Jackson
04/23/2026 Online
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KWTX (CBS) 10 (Waco)
Waco lawmaker pushes for child protection laws as attorney general stays silent on plea deal
Texas House Representative Pat Curry drafts ​legislation requiring sex offender registration for those who admit to sexual crimes against children Published: Apr. 23, 2026 at 6:38 PM CDT|Updated: 22 minutes...
Jessica Rajkumar
04/23/2026 Online
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