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Energy & Environment

Gov. Greg Abbott Has Accepted Public Utility Commission Chair Arthur D’Andrea’s Resignation

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune / Shawn Mulcahy, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 17, 2021 · Arthur D'Andrea was the only remaining member of the three-seat commission that regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, water and sewer utilities.

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Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman Resigns

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 9, 2020 · Trautman cited “personal health concerns,” her age and the COVID-19 pandemic as the reasons for resigning less than halfway through her term.

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Day After Bolton Takes Over, Homeland Security Aide Is Out

Associated Press

Posted on April 10, 2018 · This exit is the latest in a wave of departures from the West Wing

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Rep Trent Franks Resigns Immediately Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Associated Press

Posted on December 8, 2017 · The eight-term lawmaker abruptly resigned Friday, bowing to an ultimatum from House Speaker Paul Ryan

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NPR’s Head Of News Resigns Following Harassment Allegations

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on November 1, 2017 · "This morning I asked Mike Oreskes for his resignation because of inappropriate behavior," NPR CEO Jarl Mohn said in a memo to NPR staff. "I have received his resignation, effective immediately."

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Spicer Resigns As White House Press Secretary

Julie Pace / Associated Press

Posted on July 21, 2017 · According to someone with knowledge of the decision, Spicer is quitting because of objections over the appointment of a new White House communications director, New York financier Anthony Scaramucci.

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MD Anderson President DePinho Announces Resignation

Florian Martin

Posted on March 8, 2017 · Ronald DePinho’s departure comes as the cancer center in Houston's medical center is battling a growing budget deficit.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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Texas Democrats to kick off 2022 convention

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 14, 2022 · The convention is taking place as statewide polling shows Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat running for governor, has been closing the gap between him and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke tightens, according to first poll since Uvalde shooting

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 16, 2022 · A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% lead has shrunk to 5% over Beto O’Rourke as more Texas voters now say gun policies are a top priority.

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Some Texas child abuse investigations for gender-affirming care put on hold again

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The ruling doesn’t apply to all families, but does halt investigations into some families as the case continues.

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