Des Moines postal worker accused of shooting co-workers at post office: police
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, according to police.
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Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999....
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What the election results could mean for public education in Texas and Houston
Jackie Anderson of the Houston Federation of Teachers and Bob Sanborn of Children at Risk discuss what Tuesday’s dramatic election results could mean for public education, from state takeovers of local school districts, to curriculum, and beyond....
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How you can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids
What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth....
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Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first post-election news conference in Austin
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa holds her first news conference Thursday in Austin to outline executive priorities and discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Abbott....
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Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas
Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access....
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METRO approves $40 million plan to repair roads, sidewalks along bus routes
Getting around Houston could mean a smoother ride for bus passengers as METRO moves forward with a $40 million investment to repair roads frequently traveled by its buses. The METRO board unanimously approved the funding, which will go toward improving roadways, sidewalks and bus...
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Lucky New Jersey ticket wins $847 million Powerball jackpot at Bergen County Wegmans
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale won the $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
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With Democrats in charge of Texas, what’s next for UT Austin?
Texas' flagship public university has seen major changes under state Republican leadership. What happens once Democrats take over?
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US Embassy warns Americans in France of violence, curfews amid nationwide strike
The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services....
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GM issues recalls for more than 80K vehicles over potential brake failure and steering defects
General Motors is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles because of potential braking and steering problems.
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Democrats poised to narrowly flip Texas State Board of Education
Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority....
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The Texas Supreme Court will have a female majority for the first time
A majority of justices on the Texas Supreme Court will be women for the first time ever, including the chief justice.