Final debates on proposed changes will come after years of deliberations about race and religion in the classroom.
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Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
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The Trump administration says its pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park will last at least through the end of the month, according to a Monday court filing. A local indigenous group and river outfitter are asking a judge to block construction across the region.
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The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
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Some government officials said they understand the community's anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.
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Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year.
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The agency that regulates the state's oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more "listening sessions" when the public can speak to agency staff.
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As oil and gas companies run out of places to dispose of their wastewater, Texas regulators are drafting permits to treat and reuse it outside the oilfields.
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