Texas
More Texas Schools Are Helping Students Register To Vote. But The Vast Majority Aren’t.
Posted on · Texas law requires schools to give eligible students the opportunity to register to vote at least twice during the academic year.
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Texas
Should All Thefts Be Prosecuted? Dallas County’s District Attorney Says No
Posted on · An initiative by John Creuzot is stopping prosecutions for theft of personal items worth less than $750.
Health & Science
Measles Case Confirmed In Dallas County, Bringing Total Measles Cases To 15 In Texas
Posted on · The individual had been exposed to another confirmed measles case from Tarrant County.
News
New Study In Texas Finds Liver Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Can Vary By Race
Posted on · Studies had already shown the rates of liver cancer among Blacks and Hispanics are nearly double that of Caucasians
News
The Science Of Being Pregnant In The Texas Heat
Posted on · Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer with UT Southwestern Medical Center confirms that a heatwave is more challenging with a baby on the way
News
Texas Instruments CEO Resigns For Personal Misconduct After Less Than Two Months
Posted on · The company did not elaborate on Crutcher's behavior.
News
Mysterious AT&T Building In East Dallas May Be Collecting Data For The NSA, Report Says
Posted on · A pair of reporters from The Intercept think they've unraveled some of that mystery.
News
North Texans With Ties To Mexico Wonder If New President Can Fulfill Promises
Posted on · Some Texans say Obrador’s promises are exciting, others aren’t sure he’ll be able to keep them.
Texas Elections 2018
UPDATE: Lupe Valdez Wins Democratic Runoff And Will Be Candidate For Texas Governor
Posted on · In the race to be the GOP candidate for District 2 of the U.S. House, former Navy Seal and political newcomer Dan Crenshaw beats Texas State Representative Kevin Roberts
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A Trailblazer In Dallas, Lupe Valdez Strives To Prove Herself On A Statewide Stage
Posted on · The longtime law enforcement officer gained international attention helping Democrats topple a Republican establishment in Dallas County. But she's already had some stumbles as she attempts an ascent to the governor's office.
News
Poor Inmates Sue Dallas County Over Bail System Following Harris County Ruling
Posted on · The bail reform fight has made its way to Dallas County, where poor inmates sued officials over the claim that the county's money bail system discriminates against them.
News
‘Cite And Release’ In Some Marijuana Cases Passed For Dallas
Posted on · Supporters say "cite and release" frees up police to focus on violent crimes