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Texas tracks the long-term outcomes of public school students. See how your school district compares here.
Texas school district higher education outcomes lookup
Newly-released state data tracked the long-term outcomes of public school students who enrolled a decade ago.
www.texastribune.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Texas tracks the long-term outcomes of public school students. See how your school district compares here.
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Texas launched a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week over the agency’s approval of mifepristone.
Mifepristone, when used with misoprostol, is the most common way Americans end their pregnancies. Studies have also shown the drug to be safe and effective.
Mifepristone, when used with misoprostol, is the most common way Americans end their pregnancies. Studies have also shown the drug to be safe and effective.
Texas, Florida sue FDA over abortion pill approval
Seeking to pull mifepristone from the drug market, the states argued that the FDA did not properly evaluate the pill’s safety and effectiveness.
www.texastribune.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Texas launched a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week over the agency’s approval of mifepristone.
Mifepristone, when used with misoprostol, is the most common way Americans end their pregnancies. Studies have also shown the drug to be safe and effective.
Mifepristone, when used with misoprostol, is the most common way Americans end their pregnancies. Studies have also shown the drug to be safe and effective.
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Ken Paxton’s office launches tip line to encourage enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill”
Ken Paxton opens tip line to encourage “bathroom bill” enforcement
The attorney general's complaint form is the latest effort to enforce new state restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in public buildings.
www.texastribune.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Ken Paxton’s office launches tip line to encourage enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill”
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Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States
STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH COMMON SENSE RESTRICTIONS BASED ON DATA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation expanding and
www.whitehouse.gov
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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This is illegal! The Trump administration is instructing managers across the federal government (regardless of employee performance) to ensure that at least 80 percent of staff receive a 3 out of 5 rating, making them easier to terminate and easier to justify in court.
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is illegal! The Trump administration is instructing managers across the federal government (regardless of employee performance) to ensure that at least 80 percent of staff receive a 3 out of 5 rating, making them easier to terminate and easier to justify in court.
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Talarico: The first bill I want to vote on in the Senate is comprehensive political reform
Undecided voter: What is that specifically?
Talarico: I want to ban Super PACs. I want to cap campaign contributions. I don’t think members of Congress should be allowed to buy and sell stocks
Undecided voter: What is that specifically?
Talarico: I want to ban Super PACs. I want to cap campaign contributions. I don’t think members of Congress should be allowed to buy and sell stocks
December 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Talarico: The first bill I want to vote on in the Senate is comprehensive political reform
Undecided voter: What is that specifically?
Talarico: I want to ban Super PACs. I want to cap campaign contributions. I don’t think members of Congress should be allowed to buy and sell stocks
Undecided voter: What is that specifically?
Talarico: I want to ban Super PACs. I want to cap campaign contributions. I don’t think members of Congress should be allowed to buy and sell stocks
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James Talarico: I got elected by flipping a Trump district. I've been able to pass bills to help bring down the cost of childcare, bring down the cost of housing, bring down prescription drug costs, and pass the first-ever cap on insulin in Texas history
December 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
James Talarico: I got elected by flipping a Trump district. I've been able to pass bills to help bring down the cost of childcare, bring down the cost of housing, bring down prescription drug costs, and pass the first-ever cap on insulin in Texas history
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Texas universities deploy AI tools to review and rewrite how some courses discuss race and gender.
Texas universities deploy AI for course audits
Records obtained by The Texas Tribune show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom.
www.texastribune.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Texas universities deploy AI tools to review and rewrite how some courses discuss race and gender.
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2 steps you can take to support the fight for the freedom to read in Victoria, TX.
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
Stop book bans in Victoria, Texas: They don’t speak for us
Removing and banning books of any topic is censorship; plain and simple. We cannot allow books to be removed because it creates a slippery slope. This is a PUBLIC library paid for by taxpayers, and th...
www.fightforthefirst.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
2 steps you can take to support the fight for the freedom to read in Victoria, TX.
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
1) Show up & speak out to defend the freedom to read at the Victoria, TX City Council Meeting. Tuesday, December 16. 5PM.
2) Sign & share this this petition.
www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/th...
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IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
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The Dems are far from perfect, but the vast majority of them seem to have the best interests of their constituents at heart, and they deserve support in an imperfect system. This cannot be said of the scum in the Rep party.
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Dems are far from perfect, but the vast majority of them seem to have the best interests of their constituents at heart, and they deserve support in an imperfect system. This cannot be said of the scum in the Rep party.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising property taxes, his office said Tuesday.
Texas AG probe of cities’ finances to seek tax law violators
While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising property taxes, his office said Tuesday.
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The EPA has scrubbed most of its website of any mention that human activity is driving climate change.
Causes of Climate Change | US EPA
Burning fossil fuels changes the climate more than any other human activity.
www.epa.gov
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The EPA has scrubbed most of its website of any mention that human activity is driving climate change.
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Courts have said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can use a nearly 150-year-old state law to demand entities’ internal records, and move to shut them down if they don’t comply.
Paxton’s war on nonprofits gets court approval
Courts have said that the attorney general can use a 100-year-old law to demand entities’ internal records and sue to shut them down if he believes they’re violating the law.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Courts have said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can use a nearly 150-year-old state law to demand entities’ internal records, and move to shut them down if they don’t comply.
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Another powerful morning on the picket line with my family, this time at our daughter’s former school, Fairmont Elementary.
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Another powerful morning on the picket line with my family, this time at our daughter’s former school, Fairmont Elementary.
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
West Contra Costa County teachers are incredibly important to our family and our community. They deserve a fair contract!
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Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked
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Ahead of the 2026 election, Gov. Greg Abbott's signature proposal is a sweeping property tax-cut platform, which includes getting rid of school property taxes for homeowners.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
Will Abbott's plan to end property taxes for schools work?
The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ahead of the 2026 election, Gov. Greg Abbott's signature proposal is a sweeping property tax-cut platform, which includes getting rid of school property taxes for homeowners.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
But tax policy experts are skeptical that Abbott’s pitch would meaningfully bring down the state’s high tax bills.
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A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Thank you, Zohran Mamdani, for the Know Your Rights video!
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Thank you, Zohran Mamdani, for the Know Your Rights video!
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These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
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The Trump administration pulled legal immigrants at the last minute before their naturalization ceremony. Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled out of line by USCIS officials moments before taking the oath.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Trump administration pulled legal immigrants at the last minute before their naturalization ceremony. Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled out of line by USCIS officials moments before taking the oath.
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The decision to limit certification as a Historically Underutilized Business to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the number of participants in the state program from more than 15,000 to just 485 — all men.
Texas HUB program change sparks confusion for business owners
The decision to limit certification to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the Historically Underutilized Business program from more than 15,000 to 485 participants — all men.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The decision to limit certification as a Historically Underutilized Business to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the number of participants in the state program from more than 15,000 to just 485 — all men.
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Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and controversial digital currency.
Texas starts cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million buy
Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency. Texas is home to the world’s largest concentration of crypto mines.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and controversial digital currency.
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New: Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are launching a partnership to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every Texas high school campus.
Abbott says Turning Point USA will expand in Texas schools
Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New: Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are launching a partnership to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every Texas high school campus.