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Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing university professors’ influence. Here's how faculty shape their universities.
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Faculty senates have long played a key role in developing curriculum and protecting open inquiry. State leaders have also accused them of liberal indoctrination.
Campaign finance records don’t capture total spending on Amarillo abortion “travel ban” election
The Texas Tribune
Several prominent Amarillo business people donated to support the so-called travel ban. Meanwhile, statewide progressive groups helped the opposition.
Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverage
The Texas Tribune
The temporary injunction issued Monday would affect roughly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in Texas.
Bill aimed at increasing transparency could sow chaos for election officials, experts say
The Texas Tribune
Under state Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s bill, some individuals could submit requests for explanations of ‘election irregularities’ and potentially bring them to the Texas Secretary of State.
Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote
The Texas Tribune
Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.
Texas’ maternal mortality committee faces backlash for not reviewing deaths from first two years post-Dobbs
The Texas Tribune
Committee members said it was necessary to skip the two years after Texas passed its restrictive abortion laws to offer more timely recommendations.
The Texas House speaker race isn’t over. Here’s where it stands.
The Texas Tribune
With Speaker Dade Phelan out of the race, Republican state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows will now face off.
What does the Texas House speaker do and why are Republicans fighting?
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Texas Republicans are poised to pick the statehouse lower chamber’s next leader this weekend.
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle
The Texas Tribune
Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasn’t updated it since.
The Texas Tribune
A comptroller’s report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product.
Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session
The Texas Tribune
Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
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Amarillo - TX - News

Murder suspect wanted again after accidentally being released from prison
Local
A murder suspect is wanted after accidentally being released from prison.According to Clovis police, Alex Zapata -- who is awaiting trial -- was accidentally re
22 arrested in multi-agency crackdown on retail theft from Amarillo area businesses
Local
Twenty-two people were arrested in a multi-agency crackdown on retail theft from Amarillo area businesses.The three-day operation, which took place Dec. 3-5, in
Texas police officer killed in traffic stop shooting: 'Will not be forgotten'
Local
Officer Jacob Candanoza of the Terrell Police Department was killed after he initiated a stop on a state highway in the city, the department said.
Amarillo man killed, another seriously injured in crash on Hwy 136 in Potter County
Local
One person was killed, and another seriously injured in a crash on Hwy 136 in Potter County.The crash happened just before 10 a.m. at Hwy 136 and FM 293.Accordi
5 taken to hospital after fire destroys house
Local
Five people were taken to hospital after a fire that destroyed a house.Around 1 a.m. Sunday, the Amarillo Fire Department responded to1402 Northwest 17th Avenu
TxDOT 'Know Before You Go' report for upcoming week
Local
The Texas Department of Transportation in Amarillo released traffic updates for the upcoming week.According to their "Know Before You Go" report for the week of
Overnight fire on NW 17th
Local
An overnight fire resulted in a second alarm and the residents were taken to the hospital for evaluation.According to AFD "crews arrived to find heavy fire" on
7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed
Local
Here are the biggest stories from the first week of December (Dec. 1-7).

Austin - TX - KXAN

ATCEMS: 1 killed in Travis County vehicle fire Tuesday
KXAN Austin
One person is dead after a crash in Travis County just after midnight on Tuesday in the 17900 block of Littig Road, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. This is located near County Line Road and Highway 290.
City of San Marcos seeks public input to improve transit system
KXAN Austin
The city of San Marcos is seeking input to improve its public transportation system. 
City activating cold weather shelters starting Tuesday
KXAN Austin
The city of Austin will open overnight cold weather shelters starting Tuesday night due to temperatures dropping into the 30s, the city said in a news release Monday.
Longer construction hours pitched for downtown Austin Convention Center
KXAN Austin
Ahead of the Austin City Council meeting happening Thursday, a city memo from the deputy director of the Austin Convention Center redevelopment project is asking for the council to approve extended hours for construction. This is so the expansion of the convention center will be done get the demolition done in less time, according to the memo.
How Mack Brown helped Clemson's Dabo Swinney prepare for the CFP 15 years ago
KXAN Austin
After taking over as interim head coach for Tommy Bowden who resigned in the middle of the 2008 season, Clemson gave the reins to Swinney the following season and has been there since. He'll lead the Atlantic Coast Conference champions into DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for the first time in program history against the Texas Longhorns at 3 p.m. CT, Dec. 21 for the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
'Just used': TDCJ behind on paying employees overtime for hours worked
KXAN Austin
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is behind on paying employees overtime pay, KXAN confirmed on Monday.
Meet the candidates in a runoff for AISD's remaining school board seat
KXAN Austin
The two candidates vying for the spot are Fernando Lucas de Urioste, who received roughly 32% of the vote during the general election, and Lindsey Stringer, who received roughly 26%. Stringer received roughly 13,000 less votes than de Urioste.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder, court records show
KXAN Austin
A man in Pennsylvania has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, officials said Monday.
ACL announces 2025 festival dates, 3-day presale
KXAN Austin
Already itching for the return of the Austin City Limits Music Festival? You're in luck: Organizers confirmed the festival will return Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12 in 2025.
Rep. Doggett slams 'short notice' ground delay at Austin airport Sunday
KXAN Austin
A ground delay was in effect at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport following an implementation from the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday morning.
A record broken Monday, a cold front arrives for Tuesday
KXAN Austin
A record broken Monday, a cold front arrives for Tuesday and drive temperatures down to freezing Wednesday morning. - Freddy Vela
RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer photo of November 2024, as voted by you
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We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of November 2024!

World News from Wall Street Journal

Iran Suffers Blow of 'Historic Proportions' With Assad's Fall
Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Donald Trump.
Haiti Gangs Kill More Than 180 Mostly Elderly People in Capital
A warlord ordered the slaying of elderly slum residents he suspected of giving his son a severe illness through witchcraft, the U.N. and human-rights groups said.
In China's Rapidly Aging Cities, Young People Flee and Few Babies Are Born
Fushun, where roughly a third of the population is 60 or above, offers a snapshot of nation’s future
What Happens Next in Syria
Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.
U.S. Renews Push to Find Missing American Austin Tice in Syria
The collapse of Assad’s regime and the release of thousands of prisoners in the country are stoking new urgency around finding Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago.
Canada Would Retaliate in Event of 25% U.S. Tariff, Trudeau Says
The prime minister said Ottawa would impose its own set of tariffs should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his pledge.
Israeli Strikes on Syria Target Chemical Weapons, Rocket and Missile Arsenals
Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.
Syrians Search Notorious Prison for Thousands of Missing
The regime’s downfall has given hope to families of Syrians who disappeared in recent decades.
How Mexico's Soap-Opera Tycoons Became the Country's Trump Whisperers
A surprising surge of support from Hispanic voters bolstered the president-elect’s comeback.
He Might Be South Korea's Next President. All He Has to Do Is Impeach the Current One.
Following the short-lived attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law, opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is now within striking distance of his nation’s top job.

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