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Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth

Texas Tribune Staff

Posted on June 21, 2022 · Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally.

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Texas Leader Of Cherokee Chief Bowl

Humanities Texas

Posted on October 24, 2013 · He was the leader of the Cherokee in Texas.

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Hero Of Austin, Angelina Eberly

Humanities Texas

Posted on January 11, 2013 · Heroic figure during the battle for Texas Independence. She helped protect the state documents that were housed in the newly formed capitol city of Austin from thieves trying to return them to the city of Houston.

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Global Deal To Cut Oil Output In Sight After Mexico Signs Up

JON GAMBRELL, AP

Posted on April 10, 2020 · The OPEC oil cartel and nations including Russia have agreed to boost oil prices by cutting as much as 10 million barrels a day in production. Even more countries, including the United States, were discussing Friday their own cuts in what would be an unprecedented global pact to stabilize the market.

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Supreme Court Justices Take Up High-Profile Case On DACA

Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Posted on November 11, 2019 · All eyes will be on Chief Justice John Roberts when the court hears arguments Tuesday.

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Harris County Tax Hike Blocked By GOP Commissioners, Turner Discusses Why He Wants To Be Re-Elected As Mayor, And Reimagining Shelters For Houston’s Homeless

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Posted on October 8, 2019 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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With So Many Unknowns About Vaping, State Health Commissioner Urges Caution

Terri Langford, Texas Standard

Posted on September 13, 2019 · The Trump administration has confirmed a plan to ban at least some electronic cigarettes.

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