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Dallas Express
Former Northwest ISD Art Teacher Indicted On Child Pornography Charges
...located in the Harvest community, opened in 2019. In 2024, Francis was recognized by state Rep. ​Richard Hayes when one of his painted ornaments was featured on the Texas House Chamber Christmas Tree. ...
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San Antonio Express-News
San Antonio must pursue its $5 million, tighten reins on Spurs arena agreement
...empower an independent watchdog before the debt and mistrust grow. Susan Strawn Influence of money ​Texas vests significant power in the office of lieutenant governor. It sets the ​legislative agenda and decides...
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Laredo Morning Times
Texas’ new voucher program could leave some families paying thousands more for private school, Rep. Richard Raymond of Laredo said.
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond. Courtesy/Laredo Chamber of Commerce Richard Peña Raymond Courtesy photo

State Rep. Richard Peña Raymond, who represents District 42 and opposed Senate Bill 2 allowing families...

Malena Charur
04/20/2026 Online
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Breckenridge Texan
Stephens County unveils ‘Alamo Letter’ monument, celebrates courthouse’s 100th anniversary
...played the National Anthem and other patriotic songs, and Raney recognized representatives from Sen. ​Phil King and Sen. ​Ted Cruz’s offices. Stephens County Judge Michael Roach introduced former County Clerk...
Carla Mckeown
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KVUE ABC 24 Austin
Early voting begins Monday in Central Texas for the May 2 municipal elections, allowing residents to help shape leadership, school boards and local propositions.
...example, they're separate from the Republican Senate nomination runoff involving Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. ​John Cornyn. Instead, the May election focuses on local offices and issues, including...
Michael Courier
04/20/2026 Online
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Kurv 710
Ground Broken For USDA Screwworm Facility In Edinburg
...will help fight the spread of the New World screwworm. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins joined Senator ​John Cornyn and Congresswoman ​Monica De La Cruz for a groundbreaking ceremony at Moore Air Base on Friday....
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NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Texas lawmakers tour Camp Mystic, site of deadly 2025 flood
A ​Texas judge has upheld a temporary restraining order preventing Camp Mystic from using or altering buildings and grounds where 27 campers and counselors died in a catastrophic flood. Situación en el...
Joe Kelley
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Houston Public Media
State hemp rules are currently blocked. A court will decide this week whether to extend the ban.
...failed, to pass a law last year banning consumable hemp products that would withstand a veto by Gov. ​Greg Abbott. "Taking 40% of my business away and then making me pay $4,845 more is extreme," said Melanne...
Andrew Schneider
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
East Texas ranchers concerned about screwworm's spread, but prevention possible
...been detected in Nuevo Leon, roughly 90 miles from the U.S. border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner ​Sid Miller said April 10. Ranchers and cattle producers are urged to be on high alert, checking their animals...
Jordan Green
04/20/2026 Online
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Houston Defender
How redistricting is reshaping political power in 18th Congressional District
...Houston. But after two rounds of redistricting in less than four years and the deaths of Congressmen ​Sheila Jackson Lee and Sylvester Turner, TX-18 is headed for yet another election cycle in May. If you like...
Tannistha Sinha
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University Texas Daily Texan
Candidates for House District 49 speak on affordability, voting participation at public forum
With State Rep. ​Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, challenging Gov. ​Greg Abbott in the November midterm election for ​Texas governor, the race for House District 49 is open for the first time since 2017. The district...
Valeria Cruz Butrón
04/19/2026 Online
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Spectrum News South Texas-El Paso
Faculty groups launch national blueprint as higher education institutions in Texas wrestle with new state laws
TEXAS — Officials from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) launched a new nationwide platform calling on ​lawmakers to create and enforce...
Andres Rendon
04/19/2026 Online
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San Antonio Report
State politics enters rarely-contested Alamo Heights school board races
...being cautious in response to Senate Bill 12, a parent choice bill passed during the 2025 state ​legislative session that limits classroom discussion of gender identity, sexual orientation, race and topics...
Xochilt Garcia
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
Freestone County commissioners seek constable's removal from office
..."absolutely disappointed" with the outcome of the case and said she obtained a right-to-sue letter from the ​Texas Workforce Commission. He also claims Sessions was removed from required sexual harassment training...
Blake Hollingsworth
04/19/2026 Online
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San Antonio Express-News
Readers respond to letter wanting more information on where Texas Rep. James Talarico stands on issues.
...the choice Re: "More than slogans," Your Turn, Thursday: If anyone wants to know where state Rep. ​James Talarico stands on the issues as he runs for U.S. Senate, all a person needs to do is go to jamestalarico.com/issues....
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Fort Worth Report
Jack McCarty, candidate for North Richland Hills mayor
...have laid important groundwork on infrastructure investment, economic revitalization and regulatory ​reform. The next phase is execution. Revitalizing older areas of the city while preserving neighborhood integrity...
The Fwr Staff
04/19/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Report
Hear from the candidates on Arlington’s May 2 ballot
...cycle of tax increases and deficit spending that has become the norm under the current Mayor. I’m a ​reform-minded businessman and will restore financial responsibility at City Hall, rein in wasteful spending,...
James Hartley | Kera News, Chris Moss
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Fort Worth Report
Steve Cavender, candidate for Arlington Mayor
...including the construction of the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center Air Power Council ARC of ​Texas The Cavenders worship at St. Albans Anglican Church Why are you running for Arlington mayor? After...
The Fwr Staff
04/19/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Report
Hunter Crow, candidate for Arlington Mayor
...School District Board of Trustees (2017),(2018) (2023), Arlington City Council District 7 (2020), ​Texas Railroad Commission (2022), ​Texas State Board of Education District 11 (2024) Have you been on any...
The Fwr Staff
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