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Trace Thomas
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The Texas Tribune
2011 was the driest year on record for Texas, causing an estimated cost of $7.62 billion in crop and livestock losses. A dry and hot June has many sounding alarm bells about 2022.
Patricia Lim
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KUT
Joey Palacios
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TPR
Patricia Lim
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KUT
Evan L'Roy
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The Texas Tribune
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Traveling out of state could be the only option for Texans who want abortions. But the cost and logistics may make it an option that’s out of reach for many. -
While some praised the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, others gathered in solace.
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A Lubbock pediatrician spoke to members of the Texas Senate about her experience responding to mental health cases, with insight that could help the committee figure out a legislative response to the school shooting in Uvalde.
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Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Texas is now poised to eliminate abortion access in the state by enacting a so-called trigger law that will go into effect in 30 days.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization effectively bans abortions outright in Texas.
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A report from the state Sunset Advisory Commission found that Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners have become “reluctant” regulators and often encourage industry to “self-police.”
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Uvalde CISD Superintendent Hal Harrell says he wanted to wait until an investigation into the Robb Elementary School mass shooting was complete before making personnel decisions. However, as he hasn't been given any details, he decided to place UCISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo on administrative leave effective Wednesday.
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With temperatures hitting triple digits across the state, summer is an ideal time for snakes. Know what to do if you come across one.
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As people in Texas and across the country wait to see if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns federal abortion protections, there are also a handful of other pending opinions from the high court with Texas implications, from immigration to gun control.
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The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.
