Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.
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Despite his continuing denials, Greg Abbott is responsible for school budgetary shortfalls Gov. Greg Abbott continues to claim that voucher opponents, not him, were responsible for killing additional funding for public schools last year. But educators in those schools, which are now suffering serious budgetary shortfalls, know better. The governor can lie and try to mislead all he wants, but the truth remains that he – Greg […]
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Push to enforce occupancy rule in College Station highlights Texas A&M students’ housing woes The new fines underscore the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it.
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Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party The political consultant joins a crowded field to replace outgoing Chair Matt Rinaldi when party delegates meet next week.
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Austin will now allow homes on smaller lots in bid to fight housing affordability crisis City leaders and advocates hope the reforms will increase housing supply and bring down costs. Opponents will likely try to reverse the measures.
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