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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
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Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.
Watch: Trans man who aged out of Texas foster care says politicians are vilifying LGBTQ+ kids
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As Kayden Asher tumbled through several foster placements, Texas leaders intensified their efforts to regulate the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
State’s premature release of bid proposal info touches off new battle over $116 billion in Medicaid contracts
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The early release of documents meant a single competitor got an early look at the other bidders’ playbooks before final winners were announced.
Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?
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Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 28 runoff elections
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The last day to register to vote is April 29. Early voting runs from May 20-24.
Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules
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The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.
Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction reinstated
The Texas Tribune
A Texas appeals court recently overturned Mason’s five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for federal tax evasion.
Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general
The Texas Tribune
Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.
Meet our new Rio Grande Valley reporter, East Texas reporter and audience producer
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Berenice Garcia in McAllen, Jess Huff in Lufkin and Laura Duclos in Houston are our newsroom’s latest hires.
How have DEI policies at Texas universities impacted you? Share your experiences with us.
The Texas Tribune
We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech efforts at Texas universities.
New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
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The proposed guidance from the Texas Medical Board would require doctors to document whether there was time to transfer a patient “by any means available” to avoid performing an abortion.
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Amarillo - TX - News

Amarillo's Cross Bar SRMA project progressing to premium outdoor spot
Local
Plans to build a new outdoor recreational destination just north of Amarillo in Potter County are moving forward. Securing funding while finalizing details to g
Severe storm development possible next few hours
Local
Storm chances while somewhat low this afternoon are going to peak between 3-9 PM CDT today. Clouds are beginning to form along the dryline but we still need to
Ex-corrections officer accused of accepting bribe to sneak cellphone to inmate
Local
A former corrections officer at the Clements Unit in Amarillo is accused of accepting a bribe to sneak a cellphone to an inmate.Robert Vincent Earsley, 43, was
Perryton Athletic Director, football coach arrested for sexual assault of a child
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Perryton Athletic Director and football coach Cole Underwood was arrested for sexual assault of a child.Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard told ABC 7 News
Here's what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses
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"Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that
Oklahoma man jailed for accidentally bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, friends say
Local
A vacation in paradise was turned upside down for one Oklahoma couple.Friends shared online that the husband, Ryan Watson, is behind bars for accidentally bring
City of Silverton secures $14.99M for water infrastructure from Texas Water Board
Local
The City of Silverton in Briscoe County was awarded $14,990,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) overseen by the Texas Water Development Boa
United Family donates 5,670 pounds of apples to High Plains Food Bank
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The United Family donated 5,670 pounds of apples to the High Plains Food Bank as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program.This donation is part of a large

Austin - TX - KXAN

2024 NFL Draft: Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell expected to go early in Round 2
KXAN Austin
Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were selected in the first round, making it 47 Longhorns all-time to be plucked by teams on the first day of the draft. Another Longhorns receiver, Adonai Mitchell, was thought by many to have the talent of a first-round draft pick, but he remained in the pool after 32 selections. Many expect Mitchell to be an early pick in Friday's second round, potentially even the first pick of the day to the Buffalo Bills.
Austin has gaps in its 'tree equity,' nonprofit says
KXAN Austin
The distribution of trees, and their benefits, is not the same across Austin, according to conservation group American Forests.
UT organization involved in protests suspended
KXAN Austin
Protesters gathered on UT's campus again on Friday, but the gathering was not put on by the Palestine Solidarity Committee.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar opens for May Market
KXAN Austin
Blue Genie Art Bazaar opened its annual May Market Friday. The market will be open every weekend through Memorial Day.
Man released on probation after serving 4 months in prison on attempted sex assault charge
KXAN Austin
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an Austin-area senior living and memory care facility in March 2022 was given probation, according to Travis County court documents.
Abbott calls for ban on gender non-conforming teachers, LGBTQ+ educators respond
KXAN Austin
At the Young Conservatives of Texas' April 19 convention in Dallas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for an "end" to gender non-conforming behavior by teachers, according to audio released to KXAN by Texas Observer reporter Steven Monacelli.
BLOG: Threat of storms in Central Texas
KXAN Austin
The First Warning Weather Team is tracking storms throughout the weekend.
AFD responds to fire with 'multiple explosions'
KXAN Austin
The Austin Fire Department said it was responding to reports of a structure fire with “multiple explosions” Friday morning near east Austin.
TxDOT to move bats during I-35 construction in north Austin
KXAN Austin
Bats living under the Walnut Creek Bridge in north Austin are being re-homed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Leaked memo reveals inside details of UT's protest response
KXAN Austin
"April 24th was a difficult day and one that we had hoped and worked to avoid," the memo states, proceeding to detail specific steps the university took before, during, and after the protest to calm the tensions.
Not enough probable cause to charge all 57 arrested protesters with criminal trespass, Travis County Attorney says
KXAN Austin
A total of 57 people were booked into the Travis County Jail related to the protest, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.
Severe storm, flood warnings issued, more rain coming
KXAN Austin
Multiple rounds of rain and some strong to severe storms are expected over the next week.

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U.S. Weighs Citing Israeli Military Unit for Human-Rights Violations
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Regulators Seize Troubled Philadelphia Bank, Republic First
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'Mary Jane' Review: Rachel McAdams's Moving Portrait of Motherhood on Broadway
The actress gives an exquisite performance as the single parent of a severely disabled son in Amy Herzog’s delicate play.
'Searching for Goya' Review: Noche Flamenca's Onstage Art
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The Biden EPA's Plan to Ration Electricity
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Exxon, Chevron Earnings Fall Back to Earth
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The International Criminal Court and Israel
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