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Posted on January 27, 2023 · On Friday's show: As cleanup continues after Tuesday’s tornadoes, should we expect more of them in the Houston area in the future?

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Heartbreaking tribute to Uvalde school shooting victims at San Antonio’s Muertosfest

Jack Morgan, TPR

Posted on October 31, 2022 · Lanier High School art students built an altar dedicated to the students and teachers who lost their lives at the Robb Elementary School shooting.

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San Antonio, Houston and Arlington chosen for XFL reboot

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Posted on July 25, 2022 · The season is scheduled to begin just days after the Super Bowl. Houston's games will be played at TDECU Stadium.

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National Weather Service: 4 Tornadoes Touched Down In San Antonio

Joey Palacios, TPR / Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on February 21, 2017 · The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in and around San Antonio Sunday night leaving in their wake damaged houses, downed trees and debris strewn down city streets.

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Rep. Cuellar Says Border Patrol Advising Trump On Options For A Wall

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on December 28, 2016 · Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, says the U.S. Border Patrol is making recommendations to incoming President Trump for the kind of wall that might be built between Texas and Mexico.

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Police Come From Across The Country For Slain Detective’s Funeral

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on November 28, 2016 · About 2,000 police officers were expected to be in San Antonio Monday morning to bid farewell to police Detective Benjamin Marconi.

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Voters Deciding On Property Tax Cut. What’s The Trade-Off?

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Posted on October 21, 2015 · Many homeowners looking for relief with Proposition 1, would still see an increase in their tax bill.

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Texas Governor Candidates Appeal To Women For Vote

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on November 3, 2014 · Likely that more Texas women than men will vote in election.

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Immigration Still In Spotlight As Valley Hosts First Governor’s Debate

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on September 19, 2014 · Some Valley residents say that publicity has unfairly stereotyped the region.

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Wendy Davis Talks About Book And Ending Two Pregnancies

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on September 8, 2014 · Wendy Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor, releases memoir Tuesday that's already making headlines.

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Patrick Ready To Take Next Step As Texas Lt. Governor

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on May 23, 2014 · The state senator leads Lt. Governor Dewhurst heading into Tuesday's GOP run-off.

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Dewhurst Confident He’ll Keep His Job After Next Week’s Run-Off

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on May 23, 2014 · The lieutenant governor is in the fight of his political life.

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Elections

Report Questions Attorney General Office Salaries, Heats Up Governor’s Race

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on March 28, 2014 · Democrats in the Texas Senate are asking the lieutenant governor to investigate pay discrimination for women in state agencies, including the attorney general's office.

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Elections

Pro-Life Group Mobilizes For Dewhurst

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on March 21, 2014 · A statewide pro-life group says it will mobilize its voters for Lt. Gov David Dewhurst because GOP runoff opponent, Dan Patrick doesn't work well with others and that may jeopardize legislation.

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Texas PolitiFact Examines Campaign for Lieutenant Governor

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on March 14, 2014 · Fact-checking journalists look at claims made by candidates.

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Striking Down Texas’ Same-Sex Marriage Ban Creates Poltical Stir

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on March 3, 2014 · Same-sex marriage has long faced political opposition among Texas Republicans. But reaction to the issue is changing in many places. Shelley Kofler of Dallas reports on the impact this decision might have this election season.

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Elections

Davis Highlights Education As She Begins Governor’s Campaign

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on October 4, 2013 · Today, on her first full day as a candidate for governor, State Senator Wendy Davis is making her case to business leaders at the Fort Worth Rotary Club. Advisors say it's important for the Democratic contender to combat the "liberal" label opponents want to pin on her.

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Texas School Finance Decision Expected Today

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on February 4, 2013 · An Austin judge is expected to announce today whether Texas' school funding system is constitutional or must be overhauled. This decision could lead to greater funding of Texas public schools.

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