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Texans remember Jimmy Carter

Texans who worked with Jimmy Carter remembered him as a principled and compassionate leader — the last Democrat…

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These new Texas laws go into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws for Texans, and several will go into effect starting Jan. 1. Some…

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Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — on brink of disaster

MISSION — In January, Elle Holbrook will be crowned Queen Citrianna, the face of the Rio Grande Valley’s…

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Advocates say there aren’t enough of them in Texas long-term care facilities

LUFKIN — Tonya Jackson left an Angelina County nursing home on a recent December day, happy with the…

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Will your car have to pass a safety inspection in 2025? What to expect in Texas

Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after…

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Texas Republicans want voters to provide proof of citizenship — Arizona’s law holds lessons

Republicans are making a big push for legislation requiring Texans to provide proof of citizenship to register to…

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What’s next in Robert Roberson case after he didn’t appear at 2nd legislative hearing?

DALLAS — Time is running out for Texas legislators who want to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson…

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Immigration drives nation’s population growth

A recent immigration surge brought newcomers to every state this year, helping to offset a continued drop in…

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Here’s the 2025 political drama to watch in Texas and beyond

DALLAS — Next year will feature President-elect Donald Trump’s America First agenda and a Texas legislative session that…

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Despite pushback from own party, Dean, Hefner not backing off support for Texas House speaker candidate

Republicans in the Texas House could feud for weeks over whom to choose as the next speaker. But…