Month: July 2026

Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington

• Health care

Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington

admin July 6, 2026 0

Just 2% of Texas voters call abortion the state’s most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue...

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Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions

• Economy

Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions

admin July 6, 2026 0

Lawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less...

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As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offenses

• 2026 Texas Elections

As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offenses

admin July 6, 2026 0

The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered...

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Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98

• Congress

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98

admin July 5, 2026 0

The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to chair of the powerful House Ways...

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Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation

• Immigration

Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation

admin July 3, 2026 0

Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring...

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Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday, in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street

• Economy

Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday, in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street

admin July 3, 2026 0

The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of...

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A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators

• Hill Country floods

A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators

admin July 3, 2026 0

Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after...

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Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana

• Immigration

Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana

admin July 3, 2026 0

Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana...

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Border wall through Big Bend state park in “planning stages” as updated map includes 2-mile barrier

• Immigration

Border wall through Big Bend state park in “planning stages” as updated map includes 2-mile barrier

admin July 3, 2026 0

An online map published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows plans for a wall near Big...

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Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation

• Immigration

Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation

admin July 2, 2026 0

The 2-1 ruling stems from the detention of three longtime Texas residents. The Trump administration argued they...

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