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Buckle up: Officials advocate for fewer roadway deaths

At the far end of State Highway 4 and with SpaceX rockets as a backdrop, Texas highway and law enforcement officials on Thursday kicked off the 20th Texas Click It Or Ticket Campaign to promote seat belt use and save lives.

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22 hours ago

What rising COVID indicators mean for Houston, and answers from a sleep expert (May 19, 2022) – Houston Public Media

On Thursday's show: What rising COVID-19 cases and viral loads in wastewater mean for Houston, a local sleep expert answers your questions, and we discuss what is considered "Texas cuisine."

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1 day ago

Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans – Houston Public Media

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.

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Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is already...

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Working for cleaner ways to fuel our future

The hard work and ingenuity of Texans has made us our nation’s leading producer of oil, natural gas, wind power and electricity, and in most cases, No. Texans have driven the United States’ resurgent energy independence, and now we are increasingly providing Texas energy to our friends and partners around the globe. Flaring natural gas is unquestionably bad for the environment, but it also wastes the opportunity to lower prices, displace dirtier fuels, and supply our allies struggling to free themselves from Russian gas. According to the Railroad Commission of Texas, “the percentage of natural gas flared out of all the natural gas produced in Texas decreased 67% between June 2019 and November 2020. In 2023, we have an opportunity to work together to achieve these goals, make Texas energy production the cleanest on the planet, and keep Texas the energy capitol of our nation for decades to come.

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2 days ago

Texas’ grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed.

On Thursday, Texas’ power grid operator told at least one power plant to delay its scheduled repairs and keep operating to help meet demand during hotter-than-expected May weather.The next day, the pl[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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2 days ago

Texas power grid leaders say they’re confident the lights will stay on this summer

Texas Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake and ERCOT President Brad Jones said the power grid is prepared for record-breaking summer electricity demand.

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Texas’ grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed. – Houston Public Media

Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.

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Texas’ grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed.

Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.

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3 days ago

End asylum bans, not our welcoming tradition

As President Biden takes steps to end Trump-era restrictions on asylum, a slew of state politicians are trying to get us pointing fingers at asylum seekers and new immigrants. Instead, we must recommit to Texas’s welcoming tradition by extending a hand. President Biden’s administration has announced steps to end Title 42, which resulted in rapid expulsions of most people seeking safety at the Southern Border. But they need funds to shelter and provide clothes, diapers and meals to arriving asylum seekers. Together, we can ensure that Texas’s welcoming tradition does not end when asylum restrictions do.

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3 days ago

Looming end of federal pandemic emergency threatens to shake Texas’ Medicaid safety net, advocates say

The federal emergency declaration is expected to last through at least mid-October and has kept states from dropping people from Medicaid rolls.

3 days ago

Data breach at Department of Insurance exposed personal information of 1.8 million Texans, audit says

The personal data was accessible to the public for nearly three years.

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3 days ago

New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf Coast – Houston Public Media

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

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3 days ago

Personal information of 1.8 million Texans with Department of Insurance claims was exposed for years, audit says

The personal data was accessible to the public because of a glitch in the code of the department’s web application.

Area Baseball Roundup: Four Upper Valley teams advance to regional quarterfinals

Rowe stormed back to win Game 2 10-5 and the decisive Game 3 6-2 on Saturday at Falfurrias High School. Three Rowe pitchers — Jorge Melendez, Ramiro Campos and Ivan Salinas — combined to allow six hits and two earned runs while walking five. Edinburg Vela will now meet District 31-6A rival La Joya High (20-10, 11-5) in the Region IV-6A quarterfinals. ONE-GAME PLAYOFF: LA JOYA HIGH 5, SAN ANTONIO STEVENS 2, LA JOYA HIGH WINS SERIES 1-0Trailing 2-1 during the bottom of the seventh, the Coyotes (20-10, 11-5) loaded the bases and senior Hugo Cantu cleared them with a walkoff grand slam to lift La Joya High over San Antonio Stevens. La Joya High will meet District 31-6A rival Edinburg Vela (24-8, 13-3) in the Region IV-6A quarterfinals.

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ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power this weekend after generation facilities go offline

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve energy this weekend after six power generation facilities tripped offline Friday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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ERCOT Asking Texans to Conserve Power After 6 Facilities Go Offline

Spring, Texas – ERCOT issued a statement Friday asking Texans to conserve power after six power generation facilities were tripped offline. This resulted in a loss of about 2,900 MW of electricity. ERCOT said in a statement… “With unseasonably hot weather driving record demand across Texas, ERCOT continues to work closely with the power industry to make sure Texans have the power they need. This afternoon, six power generation facilities tripped offline resulting in the loss of approximately 2,900 MW of electricity. We’re asking Texans to conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances (such as dishwashers, washers and dryers) during peak hours between 3pm and 8pm through the weekend.”Visit www.ercot.com to learn more about Texas’ power supply.

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ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power after 6 power generation facilities go offline

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve energy this weekend after six power generation facilities tripped offline.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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ERCOT warns Texans to conserve power this weekend after six generation facilities go offline

Interim ERCOT CEO Brad Jones issued a statement Friday asking Texas residents to turn...

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ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend

On Friday afternoon, ERCOT asked Texans to conserve power by setting their thermostats at 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances during peak hours this weekend.

OPINION: How America’s greatest energy mistake gambles with our Texas economy

Texas and our nation need all the energy we can muster to lower prices right now.

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Viva la Guadalupe Bass! The Comeback Story of the Texas State Fish

Decades of conservation have helped save the native fish, now iconic to Central Texas anglers.

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Blood moon: Here's when to watch the full moon and lunar eclipse this weekend

The full moon and lunar eclipse happen this weekend. Here's what to know about the celestial sighting including the best time to catch the event, online viewing options and more.

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Don’t Be Certain the Draft Decision Ending Roe Will Drive Texas Turnout

Democratic leaders have predicted that the leaked draft decision will get Texas liberals to the polls. History provides caution.

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Texas congressional Democrats ask Biden administration to review Operation Lone Star funding – Houston Public Media

The request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott announced last month that Texas would divert about $500 million from state agencies to fund the controversial border mission.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, and Mickey Gilley on Urban Cowboy (May 10, 2022) – Houston Public Media

On Tuesday's show: Our weekly segment for listeners to engage with local officials, how Texans feel about health care access and affordability, and remembering Mickey Gilley.

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Texas isn’t ready to support more parents and kids in a post-Roe world, advocates warn

More than a quarter of women of childbearing age are uninsured in Texas, the highest rate in the nation, and the state has chosen to cap Medicaid benefits for new moms earlier than other states.

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Texas doesn’t have enough funding for community-based services for the intellectually disabled – Houston Public Media

Hundreds of thousands of Texans who are intellectually and developmentally disabled have applied for home and community-based therapies under the Medicaid Waivers program.

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At least 50,000 Texans receive abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.

The vast majority of abortions are performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier.

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At least 50,000 Texans receive abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.

Most Texans who get abortions in the state are in their 20s and 30s, and the vast majority of abortions are performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier. Black Texans consistently have the highest rates of abortion.

Goss, Montoya shut down Laredo Martin as No. 1 Ray sweeps UIL bi-district baseball series

Keevyn Goss and Darion Montoya combined for a one-hitter as Ray beat Laredo Martin 2-0 to sweep Class 5A bi-district baseball playoff series.

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'Ain't for the weak': Texans brace for record heat wave starting this weekend

'That Texas summer heat is getting real too close for comfort.' Residents in the Lone...

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Meet the Mermaids (Yes, Mermaids) at a San Antonio Aquarium

Kids from nine to ninety will get a kick out of watching the Alamo City’s most mythical sea creatures swim with sharks and pose for selfies.

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Demand for emergency contraception surges after a leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion on abortion – Houston Public Media

Since Monday’s leak of a draft order from the Supreme Court’s reported decision to overturn Roe v Wade, an Austin-based reproductive care and education agency reported more than 700 requests for emergency contraception kits.

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Texas Democrats hope threat to Roe v. Wade will energize their voters ahead of the midterm election

Democrats are hopeful that the looming threat of such a stunning political sea change could provide the strongest opportunity yet to energize their voters heading into an election year in which Republicans have been expected to dominate in Texas and beyond.

With Roe v. Wade on the line, some Texans look south of the border for abortion drugs

Cheap regulated and unregulated medication is available over the counter at Mexican pharmacies, including abortion-inducing drugs that are strictly regulated in the U.S.

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Poll: Most Texans say they’re worse off than they were a year ago, state is on wrong track

A poll from the Texas Politics Project shows recent price increases have impacted nearly all Texans, with more than half saying these jumps have had a "major impact."

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Watch: Abortion rights supporters protest leaked draft opinion indicating Roe v. Wade will be overturned

In this video, see what abortion rights supporters in Texas say about the impact of a likely U.S. Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

What the Bleep Is Going On With Texas Property Taxes?

No, sorry, we can't blame the Californians. Here's more than you ever wanted to know about your home’s skyrocketing appraisal.

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78% of Texas voters think abortion should be allowed in some form, UT poll shows

Only 15% of respondents to a recent University of Texas at Austin poll said access to the procedure should be completely outlawed.

Texas’ restrictive abortion law previews a post-Roe America

When Politico published a draft opinion leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, the nation confronted the reality that Roe v.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas’ restrictive abortion law previews a post-Roe America

Pregnant Texans have found ways to access abortion despite the restrictions, while clinics have pivoted their operations to focus on out-of-state care.

Woman wins 2022 Chevrolet Trax in local contest

Laura Ramos was the lucky winner on Saturday selected out of thousands of Texans who...

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Letters: Beach closures draw complaint

Instead, Mr. Treviño referred to Title 42 as a Band-Aid approach to the massive influx of illegal immigration. Although LBJ was president at the time, House Democrats voted 152-96 (61%-39%) for the act, while Republicans voted 138-34 (80%-20%). After a 54-day filibuster by Senate Democrats and change were made, it passed the Senate with a 73-27 vote. About 82% of Republicans in the Senate voted for the bill, as did 69% of Democrats. The amended Senate bill was sent back to the House and passed with 76% support from Republicans and 60% support from Democrats.

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TribCast: Ross Ramsey reflects on four decades of Texas politics

On this week’s episode, Matthew, Evan and Alexa reminisce with Texas Tribune co-founder and Executive Editor Ross Ramey as he wraps up his last day of work.

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Gov. Greg Abbott redirects $500 million from other agencies to fund border security mission through end of fiscal year

Abbott said the money would be taken from the budgets of other Texas agencies, including nearly $210 million from the state’s Health and Human Services Commission over two years and about $160 million from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Ramp connecting 59 with 610 set to close for two years, and a farewell to Andrés Orozco-Estrada (April 29, 2022) – Houston Public Media

On Friday's show: A major highway closure begins this weekend, we find out who the Texans selected in the NFL Draft, we learn what "agrihoods" are, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and Andrés Orozco-Estrada talks about his tenure with the Houston Symphony ahead of his final concert.

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Analysis: Texas is great — and ought to be better

Texas is a great state, but there’s a lot of work to do, and it starts with the public — and what Texans really want. The political class isn’t going to do this on its own.

Ray baseball player Miguel Everett voted Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week

Athletes from Ray, Robstown, Falfurrias, Beeville, Santa Gertrudis Academy, Moody, Gregory-Portland, Rockport-Fulton and Sinton were finalists.

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May 24 runoffs to determine November general election ballot

May 24 runoffs to determine November general election ballot; In March primary races where no one received a majority of the vote, the top two candidates will face off in May.

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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for private donations to bus migrants to D.C. after criticism for using taxpayer money

The decision to crowdfund the free bus trips for migrants is a new development since his initial announcement on April 6 that the rides would be paid for by Texas taxpayers.

Taco Editor José Ralat Is a James Beard Award Nominee

His two nominations are the most recent recognitions for Texas Monthly's work this award season. See the full list.

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Energy Dept OKs expanded LNG exports from Texas, Louisiana

The Energy Department has authorized additional exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, from planned terminals in Texas and Louisiana.

Energy Dept OKs expanded LNG exports from Texas, Louisiana

The Energy Department on Wednesday authorized additional exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, from planned terminals in Texas and Louisiana. The orders allow Golden Pass LNG Terminal near Port Arthur, Texas, and Magnolia LNG Terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to export additional natural gas as LNG to any country not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. The $10 billion Golden Pass LNG export project is expected be operational in 2024, with Magnolia coming online by 2026.

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First Look: The $22 Million Makeover of Big Bend National Park’s Chisos Mountains Lodge

Tentative plans call for the beloved dining-hall structure to be rebuilt and modernized—with even better views.

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Texans pay more for food, and they’re not alone

Food, like just about everything right now, is expensive and increasingly so. And it’s not just a matter of paying a little more for cold brew or a gallon of milk.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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South Texas sees increase in distracted driving crashes, deaths

Traffic crashes due to distracted driving increased by 16% from 2020 to 2021 in TxDOT’s Pharr district. 2021 saw 2,450 crashes involving distracted driving, 20 deaths and 68 serious injuries. In the state of Texas alone there were a total of 93,497 crashes related to distracted driving which resulted in a total of 431 deaths and 2,932 serious injuries. The data shows a 16% increase in statewide crashes involving distracted driving and a 17% increase in fatalities. Eyes off the road, hands off the wheel and mind off driving are some of the top contributors to distracted driving.

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A New Texas Oil Boom Is Coming, Finally

That is, whenever the industry can sort out supply-chain issues and labor shortages.

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Here's how much median home prices have jumped in Texas

The median home price continued to increase in Texas in the first quarter of 2022, with...

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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Texas district attorney offices would become battleground

The full and often unchecked power of the prosecutor was on display when a South Texas woman was charged with murder for a self-induced abortion.

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Officials enacting policies that hurt many Texans

I am also a gay man — and I am proud of who I am — to the core of my soul. I have sat here, bewildered, for the last few months as to the actions of our state’s elected leaders. I believe that many Texans have pointed questions for our elected leaders around their continued assault on LGBTQ+ Texans. Why are you spending precious time and resources issuing directives and proceeding with agendas that do not improve the lives of Texans? Focus on improving, rather than marginalizing, Texans’ lives.

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The Texas emergency supply tax holiday is this weekend. Experts say now is the time to prepare – Houston Public Media

Even though hurricane season doesn't start until June, experts say it's best to prepare early.

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Biden administration drops fight over Texas’ Medicaid waiver, now in place until 2030

Debate over the waiver was key to the federal government’s push for Texas to expand Medicaid for more working poor.

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Texas’ primary runoff election is May 24. Here’s what to know about voting.

Early voting begins Monday and runs through Friday. Mail-in ballots must be returned by May 24.

Emergency Preparedness: Here's what supplies you can buy during Texas sales tax holiday

Hurricane season is around the corner. Here's what you can buy tax-free in Texas during the emergency preparedness sales tax holiday this weekend.

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As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases

Texas school districts, cities and counties rely heavily on property taxes to pay for roads, libraries, police, firefighters and public schools. But lowering tax bills has long been a difficult endeavor.

Analysis: Texas lawmakers listen to the voters who show up

Politicians are always listening to voters — but the ones who actually select the state’s elected officials have a lot more clout than those who stay home. You can see it in the way lawmakers govern.

What did Greg Abbott’s border inspections turn up? Oil leaks, flat tires and zero drugs

State troopers ordered by Gov.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas travelers greet end of masking requirements with a mix of optimism and apprehension – Houston Public Media

A day after a federal judge ruled face coverings can’t be required on airplanes and other public transportation, some Texans cheered the decision. But others said they’re still on the fence as COVID lingers.

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Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court – Houston Public Media

Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law in 2013. Now, she’s suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

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Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court

Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law...

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Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court

Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law in 2013. Now, she’s suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

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Texas rivers urged to pay attention amid 17% increase in traffic deaths involving distracted drivers

In the new day and age of social media and other distractions, a lot of drivers are being distracted with their mobile devices instead of focusing on the road. With the new distractions, TxDOT reports that distracted driving deaths have increased 17% in 2021 compared to 2020.

Eviction filings in Texas’ major cities reach new highs since pandemic began

Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin all ranked among the top 10 cities for new eviction filings in early April, among the 31 cities tracked by Eviction Lab.

National Hurricane Center director: ‘You’ve got to have a plan. You’ve got to be ready.’

KPRC 2 Meteorologist Anthony Yanez spoke with Ken Graham, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center

San Antonio lawmakers debate whether bipartisan solutions can fix Texas’ restrictive voting law

Republican and Democratic state legislators joined Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith in a panel at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday.

Texas keeping most truck inspections despite border gridlock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will continue truck inspections that have gridlocked the U.S.-Mexico border for days.

Food banks struggle to help Texans as grocery prices increase

The pressures pushing up costs for consumers are also hitting agencies trying to combat hunger, making it hard to keep up with rising demand for their aid.

Federal judge rules UNT can’t charge out-of-state students more tuition than undocumented students

The lawsuit against the University of North Texas argues out-of-state American citizens shouldn’t pay more than undocumented Texans. A federal judge agreed.

Texans are at an increased risk of developing kidney stones

Urologist Dr. Samit Soni with Memorial Hermann - Memorial City said Texans are at an increased risk of kidney stones because of where we live.

T-Squared: The Texas Tribune and ProPublica share IRE Award for coverage of 2021 winter storm

“The team’s coverage of a large winter storm was not just hard-hitting accountability journalism, it was public service at its best,” judges for the Investigative Reporters and Editors award wrote.

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More than 12% of mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas under new GOP voting rules, final tally shows

Figures released by the Texas secretary of state show that more than 24,000 Texas voters had their ballots rejected in the March primary. The rejection rate is a significant increase over previous elections.

Oklahoma passes total abortion ban, further limiting options for Texans

After Texas passed a ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, more Texans went to Oklahoma for the procedure than to any other state. Now, in a surprise move, the Oklahoma Legislature is cutting off that option.

Analysis: In Texas elections in 2022, economic concerns loom

A new Texas Lyceum poll finds the state’s voters in a sour mood — particularly around economic issues. That’s useful information for candidates during this election year, and for the officeholders who’ll be trying to put things in order after the elections.

Texas is quietly using redistricting lawsuits to launch a broader war against federal voting rights law

As Texas defends against accusations that its new political maps are discriminatory, it’s laying the groundwork to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out longstanding Voting Rights Act protections.

University of Houston Cougars host pro day

The University of Houston welcomed representatives of 31 different NFL teams for their annual pro day ahead of the NFL draft, including Texans general manager, Nick Caserio.

The stories behind the Texans lost to COVID-19

Since vaccines became widely available for Texans 12 and older last May, about 82% of Texas’ COVID-19 deaths were among the unvaccinated.

Texans on a mission: Organization leading efforts to help Ukrainian refugees

KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway is the only Houston reporter on the ground in Eastern Europe, covering the crisis unfolding as Ukrainian refugees attempt to escape the country.

Gov. Greg Abbott continues to visit affected cities in Texas following severe weather

Gov. Greg Abbott continued to make his rounds to visit the hardest-hit areas of Texas impacted by the severe weather.

Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

State lawmakers will tell you they hate property taxes as much as anyone. But the state itself doesn’t levy the tax — local governments do. And lowering it in a meaningful way would require state officials to raise taxes or cut programs. For them, talking about it is easier than doing something.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs state disaster for 16 counties impacted by severe weather

Gov. Greg Abbott discussed the state’s response to the severe weather that has impacted Southeast Texas.

T-Squared: María Méndez is joining The Texas Tribune as service and engagement reporter

She will connect readers with resources, demystify politics and public policy and look for ways to reach Texans whose questions often go unheard.

The social media accounts we’re following for accurate, up-to-date info on the potential severe weather

Houston faces a threat of severe weather as a slow-moving cold front advances toward central and east Texas Monday. The front will bring storms as well as the risk of heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes.

Analysis: A health care problem too big for the Texas Legislature

Texas, unlike all but 11 other states, hasn’t expanded its Medicaid program. And it also hasn’t addressed the problem that’s supposed to help solve: The state’s worst-in-the-nation ranking for people without health insurance.

🔒 INSTANT REACTION: KPRC 2 Sports weighs in on Deshaun Watson heading to the Cleveland Browns

There's a lot to absorb with the news that Deshaun Watson will be headed to the Cleveland Browns. KPRC 2's sports duo of Randy McIlvoy and Ari Alexander weigh in on numerous points surrounding the pending trade.

Analysis: A power test for Texas voters

After last winter’s near-statewide electric blackouts, Texas lawmakers went after regulators they deemed responsible but tiptoed around the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas. Now voters have a chance, if they want it, to send the state a message.

Trump appointees are helping Texas derail Biden’s immigration agenda

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has sued the Biden administration 20 times in Texas federal courts over everything from mask mandates to immigration policies. Trump-appointed judges have ruled in seven of them, all in favor of Texas.

Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’

Texas abortion providers say their best hope of stopping the nation’s most restrictive abortion law is all but over.

At least 18,000 Texas mail-in votes were rejected in the first election under new GOP voting rules

In just 16 of the state’s largest counties, more than 18,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, most for failing to meet the new law’s ID requirements. A full statewide tally isn’t yet available.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, March 9

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