Harris 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 …
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Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner over abortion pills sent to Texans
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe lawsuit alleges that Debra Lynch, a nurse practitioner and co-founder of the telehealth organization Her Safe Harbor, mailed abortion pills to …
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Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that his administration is reviewing whether Texas taxpayer funds are being used to employ workers on H-1B …
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Abbott says White House should recalibrate ICE mission after Minneapolis shooting
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday called on the federal government to reassess its approach to immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting …