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About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

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Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence”

A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been “terminated, effective immediately” after a university review. The post Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence” appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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Texas A&M System regents authorize settlement with former president

Details of the agreement with Mark A. Welsh III, who resigned as leader of the flagship university on Sept. 19, will not be revealed until it is finalized.

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State approves $562 million Texas Energy Fund loan for power plant near Baytown

The low-interest loan to NRG Energy for a gas-fired power plant is the largest of three loans approved through the $7 billion fund since its creation in 2023.

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Texas Tech’s limits on gender identity discussion deepen fears of politics breaching academic freedom

Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

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Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say

The state is being criticized for advising colleges to verify students’ status with immigration authorities, which could put them at risk.

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Angelo State University bans classroom discussions of transgender identities, stirring criticism and confusion

Instead of a campus-wide announcement, faculty members say the restrictions have trickled down through department chairs and college meetings.

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Data centers are thirsty for Texas’ water, but state planners don’t know how much they will need

A wave of massive data centers is expanding across Texas, prompting warnings from experts who say the new water demands could push the state’s already strained supply to the brink.

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Texas executes man convicted of killing 13-month-old girl in 2008

Blaine Milam, who was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, is the fifth death row inmate executed by the state in 2025.

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Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026

Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024.

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Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul

Barton’s appointment comes ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged debate over how and what children should learn about history.

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Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution

Roberson, convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, will continue to push for a new trial. He has maintained his innocence.

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Houston businessman Andrew White launches Democratic challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott

The son of the late former Gov. Mark White vowed to run as an independent in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

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Shooter’s notes say he intended to target ICE officers, authorities say

Federal authorities said the notes indicate the 29-year-old who killed an ICE detainee and wounded two others expressed hatred for the federal government and acted alone.

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Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site

The deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion.

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Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. Paxton

It’s a further sign of how the Washington establishment has consolidated behind the senior Texas senator, who is being backed by the Senate GOP’s campaign arm in his primary.

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Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input.

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“Unthinkable”: Camp Mystic parents condemn reopening plans after devastating floods

Despite a plea by the family of a camper who is still missing to halt all discussions of reopening and memorials to those who died, Mystic officials say they’ll proceed with their plans.

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TribCast: Texas’ changing congressional delegation

In this week’s episode, Texas Tribune Washington, D.C. correspondent Gabby Birenbaum explains how redistricting and retirements will reshape Texas’ representation on the Hill.

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Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21

The age limit is expected to go into effect Tuesday after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved the rule. Enforcement won’t begin until Oct. 1.

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A growing East Texas city is exploring a new transportation method: light rail

The Tyler metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic.

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West Texas wants to sell its natural gas to AI data centers, but has few options for transporting it

Other smaller oil and gas producing regions in the state are better poised to help power the growing data center market, a new report found.

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What to know about 17 statewide propositions on Texans’ ballots Tuesday

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

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Major statewide propositions will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Here are your voting rights in Texas.

Learn more about all the ways you can register to vote, cast your ballot and protect your rights at the polls.

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While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death

Gov. Greg Abbott called for a student to be expelled for celebrating Kirk’s death. Legal experts say the student’s speech is likely constitutionally protected.

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