Housing and rent subsidy programs in Dallas — like many Texas cities — have long perpetuated segregation by funneling poor renters into poor neighborhoods. New federal rules are aimed at turning that around.
2016
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Pro-Cruz Super PAC Plans $4M TV Buy in Iowa, South Carolina
Not much is known about the Stand for Truth PAC, which so far has focused its efforts on radio and digital ads in the key early voting state of Iowa.
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As Open Carry Takes Effect, Local Officials Predict Lawsuits
The state’s handgun license holders, who previously had to keep their firearms concealed, can now carry them openly. Across Texas, law enforcement officials, city leaders and business owners are bracing for lawsuits.
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Stickland Race Heats Up Over Pot, Rape Comments
Incumbent state Rep. Jonathan Stickland is facing questions from a challenger about comments the Tea Party firebrand made online about drugs and rape years before he took office.
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Explore Thousands of Texas Public Schools
Revisit our new-and-improved Texas Public Schools Explorer, which lets you easily find graduation rates, test scores and more for all of the 1,219 school districts and 8,646 public school campuses in Texas.
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Four Texas Political Stories to Watch For in the New Year
The new year is already shaping up to be one of the most active in Texas politics — and not just because the presidential race will center on the state come March 1, the day of the primary.