Energy & Environment
Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave
Posted on · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.
Health & Science
Texas Judges Temporarily Allow Officials In Bexar And Dallas Counties To Issue Mask Mandates, Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Ban
Posted on · The rulings came in two separate lawsuits. A Bexar County health official quickly required masks in public schools. And Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins may soon issue a mandate.
Texas
820 New Texas Laws Go Into Effect In September. Here Are Some That Might Affect You.
Posted on · The laws include new rules for smokers, telemarketers and kids selling lemonade.
Immigration
Tornillo Tent City For Youth Migrants Is Now Empty, Texas Congressman Says
Posted on · "This tent city should never have stood in the first place," U.S. Rep. Will Hurd said Friday on Twitter.
News
Trump Administration Reunites 57 Immigrant Children Under 5, Declares ‘Eligible’ Reunifications Complete
Posted on · Officials say that dozens more "tender age" separated children aren't immediately eligible to be reunified with their parents. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 children over the age of 5 remain separated ahead of a July 26 deadline to be reunited.
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Who is Texan Brad Parscale, Trump’s 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager
Posted on · A pioneer in the San Antonio tech scene who worked with Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016 will run the president's full campaign in 2020, according to multiple reports.
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In Tweet, President Donald Trump Endorses Four Leading Texas Elected Officials
Posted on · President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March
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Austin, Dallas Thrilled To Be Amazon HQ2 Finalists
Posted on · And let's not forget the requirement for 8.1 million square feet of office space. It would take the five tallest buildings in Houston to satisfy that request
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Fights Over Money Dominated The Year In Texas Higher Education
Posted on · Here are the top higher education stories of 2017
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LISTEN: How The UT System Spends Portions Of Its $20 Billion Endowment
Posted on · The UT System's endowment of nearly $20 billion makes it one of the nation's wealthiest educational institutions. How much of it goes to student financial aid?
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UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven Staying Put Into 2018 — But Without A New Contract
Posted on · University of Texas System Chancellor Bill McRaven will remain in his job beyond the expiration of his contract at the end of the month. But some of the tensions that made his future seem uncertain remain
Sports
Texas A&M Guaranteed $75 Million To Its New Football Coach. How Can It Afford That?
Posted on · The amount Texas A&M University will pay its new football coach is unprecedented in the state, but no state appropriations will be used for Jimbo Fisher's salary. A&M can afford it because its football program is raking in money
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College Tuition In Texas Is Poised To Climb Slightly In 2018
Posted on · Citing inflation and state funding worries, most public universities in Texas are raising tuition by a few percentage points for 2018
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University Of Houston To Create New Medical School
Posted on · The university hopes the medical school will address a shortage of primary care physicians in Houston and Texas
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UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office