Sylvia Uriegas transported children who were wounded inside Robb Elementary School to the hospital. The terror of that day still haunts her.
Nick Swartsell
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Public Education
In West Texas, Fort Stockton’s solution to a teacher shortage is a motel
The rural Fort Stockton school district is paying big money for teachers and sweetening the deal with low-cost housing.
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Energy
Turning to Outsiders to Finance Water Deals
In a growing trend across Texas, municipalities and public agencies are reaching out to the private sector for funding. Advocates say it’s the only way to meet Texas’ growing water needs, but critics worry about accountability and rising water rates.
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State Government
Lawmakers’ Bills Target Perceived Overreach by Federal Government
Two bills filed by lawmakers recently seek to restrict the actions of federal agencies in Texas. Lawmakers say the bills are meant to stand up for Texans’ freedom, but federal agencies say practices targeted by the bills keep people safe.
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State Government
Secretary of State Hope Andrade Resigns
Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is resigning effective Friday, her office has confirmed. Andrade has held the post since 2008, when her appointment by Gov. Rick Perry made her Texas’ first Latina secretary of state.
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Demographics
Study: Conditions at Texas Immigrant Detention Facilities Inhumane
Reports by Detention Watch Network claim two privately run immigrant detention facilities in Texas are among the 10 worst in the country for human rights violations. Immigration officials say they are looking into the allegations.
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Transportation
Lawmaker Launches Effort to End Driver Responsibility Program
Lawmakers are once again working to end a surcharge program they say is ineffective and unfair. But the program also provides millions of dollars to trauma centers across Texas.
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State Government
Get to Know the Newest Lawmakers From Texas
The state House, state Senate and U.S. House delegations from Texas have more than four dozen new members between them. Get to know their backgrounds and faces.
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Public Education
Updated: Lawmakers Discuss School Discipline Methods
At a Tuesday hearing, lawmakers discussed giving more discretion to teachers, law enforcement and judges when it comes to dealing with disciplinary violations at schools.
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Transportation
In Taking On Distracted Driving, Texas Cities Go in Different Directions
More cities in Texas are passing texting-and-driving bans, but some say such laws are ineffective and infringe on personal freedom.