Jill Ament
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The dicamba that West Texas soybean and cotton farmers spray on their crops drifts into vineyards where most of the state's wine grapes grow.
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A former ambassador to Mexico says Harris’ visit signaled a U.S. immigration strategy that is “more humane and open,” but also one of deterrence.
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The governor has stalled divvying up the money, trying to get waivers from the Biden administration to spend outside the rules.
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“We just have to not do reckless things, and reckless means being defiant of vaccines; that’s a dumb thing to do,” says Dr. Peter Hotez.
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At least 23 children have died in foster care since 2019; many are also sleeping in state offices rather than in foster homes.
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“I think we need more transparency to know what’s really going on here so we can have accountability,” says state Rep. Donna Howard.
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An expanded Medicaid program would have likely meant coverage for over 1 million uninsured Texans and help for a struggling rural hospital system.
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Most U.S. colleges are planning to reopen in person for the fall semester. In Texas, that includes Texas State and Texas A&M.
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The governor's executive order bars entities that receive state tax dollars from requiring anyone to verify they've been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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A Houston Chronicle columnist says the energy industry is the “reigning champion” when it comes to influencing legislation in Texas.