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Barack Obama sends message to Texas Democrats over redistricting battle
By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as…
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University of Texas has 'power stripped' as bill passes
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has welcomed the state Senate's approval on Wednesday of Senate Bill 37, a piece of legislation that…
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Mega March: Photos and video show thousands at rally in Texas
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics…
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Greg Abbott defends plan to overhaul Texas education
Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to implement a private school voucher-style program on Wednesday during an address to conservative…
Business
Texas to become biggest state by 2045 as center of gravity shifts south
Texas is on track to overtake California and become the most populous state in the Union by 2045, according to a report published earlier…
Business
Texas counties have least health insurance coverage
Texas has 19 out of the 20 counties across the U.S. with the highest proportion of their population aged under 65 having no health…
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Winter storm watch: Map shows where Texans advised to delay "all travel"
Portions of Texas are under a winter storm watch starting on Wednesday until Friday and the National Weather Service (NWS) is advising…
Politics
Greg Abbott mistakenly sends condolences to Jimmy Carter's dead wife
Texas Governor Greg Abbott mistakenly sent a message of condolences to Jimmy Carter's dead wife. Why It Matters Former U.S. President…
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Houston hit by multiple tornadoes, leaving one dead
Multiple tornadoes struck the Houston area on Saturday, killing one person in Brazoria County and injuring four others according to local…