In crowded field, Houston mayor’s race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire

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As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on

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Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers

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Gov. Abbott directs Texas schools to resources for teaching about Israel-Hamas war

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Immigrating legally means navigating a system both political parties say is broken. Here’s why it’s so difficult.

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Shorter summer breaks and free tutoring: How some schools are tackling pandemic learning loss | CNN Politics

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As Texans struggle with housing costs, cities look for new ways to spur more home construction

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Democratic rising star Lina Hidalgo reveals what led her to take leave for clinical depression

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Support for Houston ISD’s Spanish speakers has dwindled under state-appointed leader, parents say

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Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says

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