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State investigators find no evidence of sex trafficking at Bastrop facility

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on March 17, 2022 · Texas Rangers identified two incidents that it said it was still investigating, and it said it had identified material inaccuracies in that letter from DFPS to federal court monitors of the Texas Foster Care System.

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Harris County DA Kim Ogg had no choice but to investigate election allegations, deputy says

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on November 21, 2022 · Nathan Beedle, misdemeanor trial bureau chief for Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, said state law explicitly mandated the steps she had to take once she received a request to investigate from the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.

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Harris County DA Kim Ogg launches 2022 election investigation, asks Texas Rangers to assist

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Ogg reportedly asked state authorities for assistance in an email Monday, the same day the governor called for an investigation and the Harris County Republican Party sued the county's elections administrator.

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Understanding Adoption

Jennifer Altheide

Posted on September 14, 2022 · Adopting a child can be very rewarding but it can also be a very long and complicated process for many potential parents. Here’s what you should know before you decide if it’s right for you.

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Trans kids and their families are leaving Texas amid state efforts to charge parents with child abuse

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on April 26, 2022 · Some families no longer see a future for their transgender kids in Texas. They’re moving to states with strong civil rights protections for trans people.

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