Officials at a rural school district voted on Tuesday to begin developing a tax break agreement intended to draw Exxon to their stretch of the Gulf Coast north of Corpus Christi.
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Investing in Water Resources is Essential for the Future of Texas
by Bryan Morris | Chair of El Paso Water’s Public Service BoardPersistent, extreme drought is straining Texas’ surface water, including rivers and lakes. To meet the demands of a fast-growing population and a thriving economy, the state must pursue new and creative approaches to water management. As the 89th Legislature takes up this critical issue, […]
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TWU’s FAST Academy speeds prep for foster alumni
Nationally, fewer than 9% of students who have been in foster care will graduate from a higher education institution. But through an innovative program, Texas Woman’s University is working to change that.
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Criminal Justice
In act of forgiveness, woman hugs the El Paso Walmart mass shooter who killed her brother
A day after the shooter pleaded guilty to killing 23 people and wounding 22 others, Yolanda Tinajero gave the judge an unusual request.
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In an Era of Uncertainty, Benefits Plan Sponsors Are Staying the Course—But with a Sharper Eye on Costs
By Steve Idoux | President and CEO of LocktonFrom our position as one of the nation’s largest benefits advisors—serving employers across Texas and beyond—we’re seeing a clear shift. Supporting employees and retaining talent remain essential priorities, but the way employers approach benefits decisions is evolving.In an environment marked by persistent inflation, rising healthcare costs, and […]
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Criminal Justice
Prosecutor cites anti-immigrant rhetoric as El Paso shooter is sentenced to 23 life terms
”This community will always remember those whose lives you stole … Their light will never fade,” the judge told the shackled shooter. “While you, your name and your hate, will be forgotten.”
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Energy
Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private property
House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.
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Protecting Public Health: Ban Synthetic THC in Texas
Synthetic THC products are flooding Texas, creating a medical crisis that threatens our youth and communities. These unregulated, addictive substances are linked to serious mental health issues and public safety risks. It’s time for lawmakers to pass SB 3 and protect Texans from this growing threat.
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Immigration
Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans
Deployed Resources, a privately held tent company, is set to operate a new ICE tent camp to hold people awaiting deportation in El Paso, Texas.
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Environment
The Rio Grande Valley was once covered in forest. One man is trying to bring it back.
The Tamaulipan thornforest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the border with Mexico. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.
