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For more than 30 years, Republicans have controlled Texas statewide offices. With polls suggesting a Democratic win may be possible, Texas Standard looks at what such a result would mean for governing, party power and Texas’ national political role. Source
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Archaeologists announced they have discovered the remains of the world's oldest shipwreck.
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Police in a Chicago suburb say they have thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship.
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A Texas school district canceled a high school production of "Little Shop of Horrors", citing concerns over state law after a female student was cast in a male lead role....
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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
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Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30 in Texas for the November 3 midterm election. Here is how to find your early voting polling locations by county in Southeast Texas....
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The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
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Since Abbott first declared a border emergency in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers....
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Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world's dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient....
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The comment is a break with a faction of Democrats, including ones in Texas, who have called for overhauling or abolishing ICE. As recently as February, Talarico had said he wanted to “tear down this secret police force.”...
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Texas got a great deal of attention in his "Inside U.S.A," even though his famous quote about the Lone Star State came from someone else. Source
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No worries here locally, but the Pacific basin remains very active.
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This is about as hot as it ever gets in mid-October, but help is on the way! That "fall feel" arrives with a front on Friday morning, setting the stage for a chilly fall weekend....
