Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state's top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin.
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NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
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Residents from Kerrville mark the somber first anniversary of the catastrophic flood that brought death and destruction to communities along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.
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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
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Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.
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Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas' $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
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The state office that distributes billions to expand Texas rural broadband is facing allegations of "favoritism" and offering "sweetheart" deals to companies that provide low earth orbit satellite broadband.
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Far West Texas is home to several species of azure-hued avians. Some of these bird species are full-time residents, while others are summering now in our region.
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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discriminationThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
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An analysis found that between February 2025 and February 2026, more than 38,000 people in Texas without criminal convictions or pending charges were arrested by ICE.
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The American Automobile Association is reporting on Fourth of July gas prices.
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