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Voting resources: How to vote in Texas

The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization, is dedicated to helping Texans vote. Every major state and federal election, we produce comprehensive voter guides and reporting. We’ve collected our voting resources on this page for you to easily find and share them with others. Read more: Voting resources: How to vote in Texas

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Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

By Patrick Svitek and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is closing with a fierce debate that has animated it from the start: Who would Republicans rather face in November? The leading candidates, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, have…

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Third victim of downtown Austin shooting dies

By Alex Nguyen, Austin Current and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 This article was co-published with the Austin Current, a local nonprofit newsroom that provides Austinites with the information they need to navigate daily life. Subscribe to the Current’s newsletter for the latest news and updates from across Austin. Officials on Monday…

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Dallas Arboretum to Transform into an Open-Air Art Gallery in 2026

    A Garden in Bloom. A Gallery Alive. Tradition Turns Bold at the Dallas Arboretum.   April 20–Sept. 30, 2026 | Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden   DALLAS — This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform into something unexpected. A garden in bloom becomes a gallery alive, as large-scale contemporary art emerges among its…

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Red Cross Month 2026

American Red Cross East Texas Chapter 320 E Rieck Rd Tyler, TX 75703 RedCross.org/EastTexas TYLER, Texas, March 2, 2026 — Communities across East Texas are officially proclaiming March as Red Cross Month, a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since.…

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Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts

By Bram Sable-Smith March 2, 2026 Families of Idahoans with disabilities say their lives could be upended as lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature mull sweeping cuts. Services at risk include the 24/7 care that allows a 39-year-old with cerebral palsy to live independently; the in-home caregiving that lets a 26-year-old with brain damage from…

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2 out of 3 state-funded preschool programs lack adequate standards for assistant teachers

Assistant teacher training and professional development are least commonly met quality benchmarks NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – According to a new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), most states fail to provide assistant pre-k teachers with the pay, training, and other supports that recognize the importance of their role as full team members in…

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Five Things to Know About Healthy Sleep Habits

As part of Sleep Awareness Week, March 9-14, health experts encourage people to take a closer look at their nightly habits. Sleep plays a critical role in physical health, mental clarity and emotional well-being — yet millions of Americans regularly fall short of recommended rest. Dr. Taylor Teague, a board-certified pulmonary, critical care & sleep…

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