More than 100 sea turtles rescued after a winter storm were released into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, drawing crowds of …
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Judge blocks Ken Paxton from dissolving major Latino voter registration group
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsIn a preliminary injunction issued this week, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman said Paxton had “not produced any credible evidence” that …
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Ex-Houston ISD teacher sues Texas education commissioner to overturn dismissal
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe teacher, Susan Tittle of Fonville Middle School, is seeking a judicial review after Morath upheld a decision by HISD’s state-appointed Board …
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Harris County explores expanded mental health diversion as jail staffing approved
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsHarris County commissioners on Thursday directed top criminal justice officials to develop initiatives aimed at diverting more defendants away from jail and …
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Texas A&M cuts women’s and gender studies as enrollment lags, backlash grows
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsTexas A&M University announced Friday that it will eliminate its women’s and gender studies degree program, citing low enrollment and budget considerations.
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Houston avoided the worst of last weekend’s winter storm, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents that freezing temperatures are …
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Houston City Council reviews public comment process after rowdy ICE meeting
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsHouston City Council members discussed improving public comment protocols on Wednesday following a chaotic meeting the night before, when only some of …
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Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Thursday to preemptively combat the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into …
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U.S. officials close probe into Texas Hurricane Harvey relief distribution
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsHUD announced the decision in a letter closing its civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office, stating that earlier findings …
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Advocates call on governor to revive summer food program for Texas children
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsAs food insecurity rises in Texas, advocates are urging state officials to reconsider the cancellation of a summer food assistance program for …