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Appeals court sides with Paxton in striking down two marijuana decriminalization ordinances
Similar measures had been gaining popularity in recent years, appearing on the ballots in Austin, San Marcos, Dallas and ...
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‘King of the Roadies’ looks at the man ‘behind the spotlight’ of Willie, Waylon and the Boys
Amy Lee Nelson, Willie's daughter, directed the documentary focusing on Ben Dorcy III – who has been hailed as the first-ever ...
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Bill could introduce air conditioning in Texas’ sweltering prisons
A bill requiring air conditioning in the state’s prisons gained approval from a Texas House panel this week. House Bill 3006, ...
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Texas gets billions in federal education funds. What happens if it all goes away?
If the U.S. Department of Education closes, it’s unclear how much money Texas could lose — or how the state might handle a ...
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Today on Texas Standard: Meet the ‘King of the Roadies’ and the woman who told his story
Ben Dorcy III, widely considered the first roadie in country music, worked with Willie, Waylon and countless others until he ...
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Texas tried to address its water crisis in the ’60s. A new proposal echoes that historical debate.
That’s when Texas lawmakers advanced a plan through the Legislature to save the state’s water system. It would have diverted ...