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Woman known as 'Texas Flag Lady' passes away at 82

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University of Texas to provide free tuition for qualifying families

The Promise Plus program will provide some UT undergraduates with tuition-free education beginning in the fall of 2025.
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Texas offers 1,400-acre ranch to Trump for mass deportation plan

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
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State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week.
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Gov. Abbott unveils nuclear energy initiative aimed at strengthening Texas grid

The plan includes seven major recommendations.
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'A heartbreaking and devastating disease' | Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas dementia research proposal

The lieutenant governor said he hopes the proposed dementia research institute will lead to a cure.
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He spent seven hours trapped under the Aggie bonfire and wasn’t expected to survive. 25 years later, he’s married with kids

John Comstock's injuries were so severe Texas A&M University drafted a press release announcing his death.
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25 years later | Texas A&M commemorates anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12

Texas A&M will mark 25 years since the Aggie Bonfire collapse, an annual tradition turned tragedy that took 12 lives.
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Texas Supreme Court clears the way for execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson

The court ruled a subpoena, like the one issued for Roberson to testify, can't be used to stop an execution.
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Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena

Roberson was convicted of capital murder for his daughter's death that was ruled a homicide by blunt force head injuries.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton announces $83 million settlement with Kroger for opioid claims

The state has reached agreements with a dozen companies thus far to "resolve legal claims for their role in the opioid crisis."
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A continued tuition freeze for Texas colleges? Gov. Abbott is trying to make it happen.

Abbott said he spoke to all of the university system Boards of Regents, whose members agree with his position.