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Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D) is getting national attention for speaking out against a Texas bill that would mandate putting the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. Talarico joins Katy Tur to discuss the special legislative session going on right now regarding the deadly flooding and President Trump's attempt to redistrict Texas.
Cotton producers in the Texas High Plains have started raising awareness about synthetic fibers and what impacts the non-biodegradable products have on the environment and consumer health.
On Thursday night, Texas congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested at a House committee hearing on redistricting.
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Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas GOP Rep. Giovanni Capriglione admits affair, denies abortion allegationsA conservative news site published an interview with a woman who alleges a 17-year affair with the Southlake representative, who said this week he wouldn’t seek reelection.
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Republicans and Democrats in Congress questions the FEMA chief about the agency's response following flooding in Hill Country that left more than 130 people dead.
Turning trash into pavement, the plastic-infused asphalt aims to solve two major problems at once: mounting plastic waste and failing infrastructure.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTrump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warnMoves to end bond for migrants and fire dozens of immigration judges deprive undocumented detainees of due process and may keep them in overcrowded centers longer, experts say.
A Texas jewelry mogul now has even more bling to show off. Austin jewelry designer Kendra Scott is engaged to country star Zac Brown .
Many shelters that took in pets from Central Texas say this puts them over capacity, and they need the community's help now more than ever.