A proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, already the subject of a federal environmental review, will soon be the focus of public meetings in Texas, according to the president of the firm looking to build the line.
Jody Serrano
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Politics
San Antonio Passes LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Before a crowd of hundreds at City Hall, the San Antonio City Council adopted a controversial ordinance Thursday aimed at preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Court Orders New Trial for Dennis Davis
UPDATED: A Texas appeals court on Friday ordered a new trial for Dennis Davis, who is serving 36 years in prison for the 1985 murder of Natalie Antonetti of Austin.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
Minors Can No Longer Use Tanning Salons
This year, Texas joined several other states that ban minors from tanning indoors. Previously, certain minors — those between 16 ½ and 18 — could tan with parental consent. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
School Officers Can No Longer Issue On-Campus Misdemeanor Citations
Offenses like using profanity and fighting have led some Texas public school students to the courtroom. Under a new law, school police officers will not be allowed to charge students for such offenses. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Higher Education
Educators Trying New Strategies to Get Students Ready for College
Higher education innovators are stepping up their efforts to promote college readiness at the high school and community college level.
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Abbott Wades Into San Antonio Gay Rights Battle
UPDATED: Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday joined a number of Republicans criticizing a San Antonio proposal to protect LGBT city employees from discrimination.
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Cruz Doesn’t Say Whether He Will Support a Perry Presidential Run
After touring the Austin-based technology company National Instruments, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz declined to say whether he would support Rick Perry if the governor decides to run for president in 2016.
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Voter ID Debate Heats Up as Dallas County Joins Fight
Dallas County has become the first county in the state to join a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of the state’s voter ID law, which state officials said would take effect after a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.
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Higher Education
Stealth Dorms Move In and Families Move Out
College towns across Texas are seeing a rise in so-called stealth dorms, where several students cram into homes in residential areas. Some are calling on cities to limit the number of students allowed to live in residential homes.