Everything Is Bigger In Texas—Including State Police Contracts For Surveillance Tech
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Cartels Turn To Social Media To Lure Americans Into Human Smuggling As Texas Enforces...
Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language.
When Justin Persinger met the woman at a grocery store, he was broke and sleeping on a friend’s...
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces More Than $500 Million In Public Safety Grants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $500 million in grants for public safety programs throughout the state, including assistance for victims of crime, border...
Trump’s Promise Of Mass Deportation Throws Undocumented Texans Into Fear, Uncertainty
DALLAS — In public, he uses his commanding baritone voice to rally and inspire people as an immigrant activist. In private, the 41-year-old man...
After Learning Hard Lessons In Austin, Greg Casar To Take Congressional Progressive Caucus In...
WASHINGTON — In 2019, Austin repealed a ban on camping in the city. It was a priority championed by the city council’s most progressive...
Dustin Burrows Walks A Tightrope Seeking Republican And Democratic Support For Texas House Speaker...
Five years ago, Rep. Dustin Burrows’ reputation sustained a major blow among his House colleagues.
The Lubbock Republican resigned as chair of the House GOP...
“The Best Time To Prepare”: Migrant Rights Group Warns Undocumented Texans To Plan For...
SAN JUAN — A plan, Joaquin Garcia told a crowd of immigrants last week, they must have a plan.
“Who’s going to pick up the...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Companies Over “Forever Chemicals”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Wednesday against chemical giants 3M and DuPont, accusing them of decades-long misrepresentations and omissions regarding the...
State Agency To Ask Lawmakers For $300 Million To Fix “Significant Neglect” In Texas’...
In Texas, health advocates often find themselves playing defense to encourage leaders to preserve the state’s relatively frugal public service offerings while also pushing...
High-speed Rail Efforts In Texas Have Gained Some Momentum. The Texas Legislature And Donald...
The illusive dream of high-speed rail in Texas has become foggier as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office and state GOP lawmakers intent...
