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Texas House, Senate reach agreement on bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities

By Jessica Priest and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2025 “Texas House, Senate reach agreement on bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities” 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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Texas’ DEI ban on public schools heads back to lawmakers for one last test

By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2025 “Texas’ DEI ban on public schools heads back to lawmakers for one last test” 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…

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Starbase, Texas’ newest city, has liftoff; seeks $1.5 million loan from Elon Musk’s SpaceX

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 30, 2025 “Starbase, Texas’ newest city, has liftoff; seeks $1.5 million loan from Elon Musk’s SpaceX” 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 The…

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Beaumont convenience store robbers sentenced for killing clerk with firearm

BEAUMONT, Texas – Two men who robbed a Beaumont convenience store and killed the clerk have been sentenced to over 30 years in federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Keandre Marquis Robinson, 20, of Beaumont, pleaded guilty to possessing and discharging a firearm…

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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings in Northern Texas

  Woodridge, VA, Letter Carrier George Hinton encounters a dog on his delivery route.   U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starts June 1   NORTHERN TEXAS — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS…

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Raw Milk in East Texas

There is a notable resurgence of interest in raw milk in East Texas, aligning with a broader trend across the state and the nation. Consumers are increasingly seeking out raw, unprocessed foods, and this includes a growing demand for raw milk. Legality and Sales in Texas: In Texas, raw milk sales are legal but highly…

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