Without access to water lines, Texas colonias residents are pulling water from the desert air

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Fairfield Lake State Park closes again as land sale negotiations fail

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For higher education in Texas, this year’s session was a mixed bag of political overreach and huge financial investments

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Ken Paxton’s impeachment hints at shaky support in Collin County, his longtime base of power

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Fossil fuels got a boost from lawmakers aiming to fix Texas’ grid, while renewable energy escaped stricter regulations

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Texas bill to increase transparency in public records law left in limbo despite passing Legislature

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TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in Texas

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With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions

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Ken Paxton impeachment moves to Texas Senate, where conflicts of interest, political intrigue await

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No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Here’s what changed for public education this legislative session.

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