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Patricia Lim

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Proposed Head Start changes would shift costs — and risk — to Texas

Shelly Brisbin

An early education expert says looser federal ratios, smaller overhead budgets and English-only rules could undercut a program serving thousands of low-income kids.

The Stargate project, under construction in Abilene, is expected to be one of the largest data centers in the world once completed.

Leigh Walden

KUT News

Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis

Kailey Hunt, Katy McAfee, Leigh Walden

Federal contractors begin border barrier construction near Santa Elena Canyon, inside Big Bend National Park. Taken August 6, 2026.

Natalie Newman

Courtesy of Center for Biological Diversity

Cornyn urges DHS to hear Texans' concerns about Big Bend border barrier construction

Lucio Vasquez |The Texas Newsroom

Cotton grows near the U.S.-Mexico border. Leaders in the U.S. cotton industry have lobbied federal lawmakers to pass legislation that would provide tax breaks for manufacturers who use American cotton. The bill is currently making its way through Congress.

Julia Reihs

KUT News

Synthetic fabrics kneecapped American cotton. Industry leaders have a plan to revive it

Michael Marks

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August 13th, 2026

The KTTZ News Team

Cities are growing, and wildlife is moving in right alongside people. From bats and raccoons to coyotes and pigeons, animals are adapting to urban life in new ways. Texas Public Radio’s Tim Gutierrez spoke to one author who says cities may be among the most important ecosystems in the country.

District 4 special election results

Tim Green has won the runoff race for Lubbock’s city council District 4. Green is replacing Brayden Rose and will serve out the remainder of his term until 2028.

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