Roadwork Report Week of August 17 – August 23
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
Read MoreRiding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreTexas megadonor Alex Fairly will fund legal bid to keep GOP lawmakers on the primary ballot
By Kate McGee and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Texas megadonor Alex Fairly will fund legal bid to keep GOP lawmakers on the primary ballot” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Read MoreU.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to…
Read MorePoll finds Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas’ Senate GOP primary
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Poll finds Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas’ Senate GOP primary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreFour-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget
By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Four-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Read MoreTexas school ratings improve, but more campuses inch closer to state sanctions
By Sneha Dey and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Texas school ratings improve, but more campuses inch closer to state sanctions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Donate today…
Read MoreAbbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreTexas economy, job growth slowing amid trade war and immigration crackdown, Dallas fed report says
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2025 “Texas economy, job growth slowing amid trade war and immigration crackdown, Dallas fed report says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreTexas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.
By Sneha Dey, Edison Wu and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
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