Tag: Texas

So far, there are no publicized cases of trans people attacking others while in the bathroom. (iStock photo)

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‘Bathroom bills’ are ridiculous and reactionary

Liz Wolfe · July 23, 2017 2:32 pm

The truck was found in the parking lot of a San Antonio Walmart. (iStock photo)

8 people found dead in truck in ‘human trafficking crime’

Associated Press · July 23, 2017 12:30 pm

Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told Elon Musk to "build [the Hyperloop] in Texas" after Musk tweeted on Thursday that he got verbal approval to construct an underground transit system running from New York City to Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Rep. Joaquin Castro urges Elon Musk to build his new Hyperloop in Texas

Matthew Trunko · July 21, 2017 12:06 am

Picture of an empty classroom.

Texas school district approves corporal punishment ‘by way of paddling’

Sean Langille · July 20, 2017 7:08 pm

Rep. Kay Granger abandons town halls because there are ‘so many threats’

Todd Shepherd · July 17, 2017 12:42 pm

Customs and Border Protection plans to build an 18-foot levee wall through three miles on the wildlife refuge. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Trump administration prepares to build first part of border wall on Texas wildlife refuge: Report

Josh Siegel · July 15, 2017 1:05 am

Cruz 2.0, the senator's post-2016 persona, has been defined by policy pragmatism rather than political ideology. (AP)

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Sen. Ted Cruz jumped out ahead of Mike Lee on Senate healthcare bill

Philip Wegmann · July 14, 2017 9:58 pm

A Republican lawmaker said Thursday he doesn't believe President Trump's children should be working at the White House and encouraged the president to remove them from their positions in the administration. (AP Photo)

Republican Rep. Bill Flores: Trump children shouldn’t work in White House

Melissa Quinn · July 13, 2017 3:17 pm

Ted Cruz remakes his image in Texas ahead of re-election race

David M. Drucker · July 11, 2017 4:01 am

Cruz 2.0, the senator's post-2016 persona, has been defined by policy pragmatism rather than political ideology. (AP)

Conservatives worry Cruz-Lee amendment won’t be in the GOP healthcare bill

Susan Ferrechio · July 10, 2017 8:50 pm

The teacher, who revealed herself to be an "anchor baby," said she and Cruz have a lot in common. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Woman apologizes to Ted Cruz at town hall for calling him a coward online

Daniel Chaitin · July 8, 2017 7:17 pm

Texas lawmakers and Governor Abbott should be praised for honoring life and attempting to reduce the number of abortions, in spite of critics' outrage. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Texas law recognizes human life, critics rage

Nicole Russell · July 6, 2017 12:00 pm