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Governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke tightens, according to first poll since Uvalde shooting

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 16, 2022 · A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% lead has shrunk to 5% over Beto O’Rourke as more Texas voters now say gun policies are a top priority.

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Some Texas child abuse investigations for gender-affirming care put on hold again

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The ruling doesn’t apply to all families, but does halt investigations into some families as the case continues.

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After Uvalde school shooting, Beto O’Rourke renews calls to ban assault weapons

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 1, 2022 · O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue.

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Gov. Abbott says he’s ‘livid’ after providing wrong information on Uvalde shooting

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 28, 2022 · Abbott’s comments came hours after the Texas Department of Public Safety admitted the decision to not immediately engage the shooter was "wrong."

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Gov. Abbott Says Texas Is Preparing For Possible Spread Of Coronavirus

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on February 28, 2020 · While the state began taking steps to prepare a response to the respiratory illness about a month ago, Abbott said it is drawing on historical knowledge responding to other infectious diseases.

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More Texas Companies Are Improving The Workplace For LGBTQ Employees

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on January 22, 2020 · Twenty-eight Texas-based companies were among those deemed by the Human Rights Campaign as the best places to work for LGBTQ equality.

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Texas Led The Nation In On-Duty Officer Deaths In 2019

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on January 2, 2020 · Seven of the officers who died this year were killed by firearms, six were killed in traffic-related incidents, and five of the fatalities were considered “other.”

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Big Bend National Park To Be Featured On New USPS Stamp

Nathan Cone, TPR / Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on December 13, 2019 · Every year, USPS’s Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee fields about 30,000 suggestions for stamp art.

Energy & Environment

Environmental Groups Sue To Get Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Added To Endangered Species List

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on October 3, 2019 · Activists want the dunes sagebrush lizard added to the endangered species list because oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin threaten its habitat.

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Texas To Receive $652 Million In Additional Federal Funding To Help With Harvey Recovery

HPM Digital Team / Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on February 25, 2019 · The funds will provide additional restoration resources for homes, businesses and infrastructure impacted by the storm.

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Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Safety Of Migrant Children At Texas Detention Camp

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on November 29, 2018 · An AP investigation has revealed the Trump administration waived FBI fingerprint background checks for roughly 2,100 staff members working at the facility.

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AAA Projects Nearly 4 Million Texans Will Be On The Road This Thanksgiving Break

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard / HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 21, 2018 · Cheaper prices at the pump this week are a decisive factor. On average, a gallon of unleaded fuel now costs $2.31. That's down seven cents from the week before.

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H-E-B Debuts Limited Edition Reusable Tote Featuring Selena

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard / HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 1, 2018 · The tote goes on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 2nd, in select H-E-B locations and online at noon

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Half Of Texans Working In The Private Sector Don’t Have Access To Retirement Plans

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on October 25, 2017 · A new report finds that only 50 percent of Texans with full-time, private sector jobs have access to retirement plans at work

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Immigration Advocates: If You’re Undocumented, You Can Still Get Harvey Aid

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on September 4, 2017 · Immigration attorneys and advocates are concerned that some Houston immigrants won’t seek aid in the aftermath of Harvey.

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Harvey Forced The Relocation Of 1,200 Texas Foster Children

Becky Fogel, The Texas Standard

Posted on September 1, 2017 · The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says 1,200 foster children were safely relocated as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

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