Month: May 2026

Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know

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Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know

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Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was...

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash

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The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it...

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Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

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Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

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The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. But Texas leaders are examining...

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Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal

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Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal

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Texas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from...

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GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill

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GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill

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The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it...

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Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

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Teachers with national certification earn more, but Texas is questioning its worth

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The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. But Texas leaders are examining...

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Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal

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Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal

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Texas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from...

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Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces removal attempt following federal fraud indictment

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Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces removal attempt following federal fraud indictment

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Cuellar has denied that he defrauded the sheriff’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic. His brother is Democratic...

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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad

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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad

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A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating...

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Connally schools superintendent appointed during Texas’ takeover of district

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Connally schools superintendent appointed during Texas’ takeover of district

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Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has appointed new leaders in four districts across the state in recent...

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