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Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
Local
Spring homeowner’s meteorite to go on display at Houston Museum of Natural Science
A mysterious boom rattled homes across Southeast Texas on March 21. In Spring, it left a hole in Sherrie James’ roof — and a space rock near her daughter’s bed. Now, visitors can see the meteorite for themselves. The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s new exhibit, Fall To Earth ...
schools
Texas’ next comptroller will control $1 billion school voucher fund – and it could double
Called the state's "chief financial officer," the Texas comptroller will oversee, among other things, the $1 billion Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. The candidates vying for the role differ in how they'd manage it....
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100-year-old Sugar Land golfer able to swing again thanks to mobility device
To celebrate her 100th birthday, accomplished senior golfer Anita Weiner returned to TPC Houston in Sugar Land to take her first golf swing in eight years....
government
Panhandle Republican group wants all Texas ballots hand counted in the Nov. 3 election
The Potter County Republican Party lawsuit argues, without providing proof, that voting machines could be vulnerable. Texas law already requires a portion of paper ballots to be hand counted....
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Texas General Land Office race is among the statewide races to tighten
The Texas General Land Office is the oldest statewide office in Texas, dating back to the days of the Republic of Texas.
business
Senders of mysterious trans advocacy texts and mailers in Texas must reveal themselves, judge rules
A Travis County judge says a telecommunications company and a Wyoming LLC must reveal who sent unauthorized texts and mailers advertising material from an LGBTQ advocacy organization....