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Seven Texans facing federal execution given clemency, four others given state pardons
On the same day that President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of seven Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott issued his own set of pardons. President Joe Biden, seen on Dec. 16, commuted the sentences ...
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Look back at some of the best Texas Tribune reads of 2024
Independent news. Trusted by Texans. Support us. By Matthew Watkins Dec. 24, 2024 Our journalists brought life to the experiences of everyday Texans, held powerful institutions accountable and ...
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Advocates say there aren’t enough of them in Texas long-term care facilities
Officials hope state lawmakers will boost the budget of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman office, an independent state agency, ...
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Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s college sports
The attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Sunday he sued the NCAA ...
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Donald Trump picks Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy
Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry’s restaurant group, hosted a fundraiser for Trump earlier this year. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta leaves the court during the fourth ...
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Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger discloses “health challenges” after congressional absences
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, the retiring Fort Worth Republican who has been frequently absent from Congress for months, said in a ...
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Farm Bill gets extension as Congress passes spending package and averts shutdown
The legislation includes financial aid and money for recent natural disasters, but farmers still will be relying on outdated ...