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Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the Texas Water Development Board's projects meant to alleviate water loss across the state. The Board is asking for public comment, which can be provided online or by email. Texas Public Radio’s Kayla Padilla reports the Uvalde community is waiting today for the arraignment of a former school officer involved in the response to the Robb Elementary shooting.
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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was reported east of Snyder late Monday night, which could be felt as far south as San Angelo and as far north as Amarillo, and tied for the 8th strongest to impact Texas in recorded history. And Texas Public Radio's Kayla Padilla reports the FBI released their active shooter report for 2023, with California, Texas and Washington ranked highest for active shooter incidents.
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According to the committee's summary report, submitted Wednesday, the largest and most destructive fires were caused by power lines and other electrical equipment in disrepair because “irresponsible” oil and gas operators and utility providers were not held accountable.
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The Smokehouse Creek fire began on Feb. 26 due to a downed electricity pole. The blaze consumed over a million acres, making it the largest wildfire in Texas history. On Thursday, a representative from Xcel Energy's Southwestern Public Service Company testified before a Texas House committee charged with investigating the Panhandle wildfires.
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Organizers need 4,800 signatures to bring the matter to the city council.
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A local businessman's dream student-housing development has nearby residents concerned about the infrastructure, safety and character of one of Lubbock's oldest neighborhoods.
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Expanding Medicaid expansion would help thousands of uninsured adults have health care coverage. Why is Texas one of 10 states that hasn't expanded yet?
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Eviction filings have surged in the wake of the pandemic, but those numbers only count formal cases filed in courts. It's not clear how many people are forced out when landlords shut off their air conditioning or harass them, tenants' rights advocates say.
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The protections are particularly important as urban sprawl continues in Texas.
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A pair of new laws recently passed by the state legislature prohibits universities from having offices of diversity, equity and inclusion, and alters tenure practices.