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HD-28 Special Election Presents Bellwether For Race To Control Texas House

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 30, 2019 · Democrats and Republicans alike view the contest in the diverse Fort Bend County district as a dry run for the larger prize in 2020.

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Posted on July 18, 2022 · With the recent release of the Texas House committee investigation of the Robb Elementary School shooting and with Uvalde County commissioners' approval of a $5 million contract to assist victims, experts discuss what we can learn in order to protect our kids in the future.

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Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies before Texas lawmakers

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