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Green Party lieutenant gubernatorial nominee Kevin McCormick outlines proposals for Texas
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The race for Texas Railroad Commission: Bo French v. Jon Rosenthal
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (906+ words) AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A spot on the little-known, three-member commission that oversees the most powerful industry in Texas is up for grabs in the midterm elections. The Texas Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas industry and is responsible for things…...
How a conspiracy theory lives on in tight Texas Senate race
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Taxpayers pay the price when Texas education department takes over school districts
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (1286+ words) As Austin ISD braces for state intervention, a critical question about the possible future of the cash-strapped district remains unanswered: How much will this cost taxpayers? If the Texas Education Agency’s overhaul in Austin looks anything like it has in…...
Thursday Deadline Nears for Petitions to Close Two Austin ISD Schools
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (299+ words) Parents at two Austin ISD middle schools have until Thursday, Oct. 15, to submit petitions requesting the closure of their campuses in an effort to prevent a potential state takeover of the district. The petitions involve Burnet and Webb middle schools,…...
Educator Misconduct Reports Surge Following Stricter Reporting Laws, Texas Officials Tell Senate
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (262+ words) October 12, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — A record number of abusive and unfit educators are being removed from Texas classrooms as state officials face a massive surge in misconduct reports, according to testimony delivered to the Senate Committee on Education. The influx comes…...
HISD takeover “diminished, degraded, destroyed” schools: Citizen commission report
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (808+ words) More than three years after the Texas Education Agency took control of Houston ISD, a commission comprising elected officials and academics says the takeover has weakened the district’s finances, driven educators out of classrooms, strained relationships with families, and stripped…...
Gov. Abbott Announces 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools
3+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 25 Texas public schools have been named 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools in recognition of outstanding academic performance. “Young Texans are the future of our state, and it is critical that they have access…...
Ken Paxton slams opponent James Talarico over campaign absence
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (79+ words) Fox News Ken Paxton slams opponent James Talarico over campaign absence Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his neck-and-neck Senate race against Democrat James Talarico on 'The Big Weekend Show.' The high-stakes Texas Senate race tightens as Republican candidate…...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Race
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (22+ words) FOX 26 Houston The "What's Your Point?" panel talks about the latest in local, statewide, and national politics....