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Texas Military Institute Episcopal (TMI) student Gracie Martinez, her teacher Omar Valdez and the organization TEAMability are using 3D printing to create adaptive equipment. Martinez built a Toddler Mobility Trainer for children this past summer.
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North Texas has some of the best birdwatching, especially as temperature drop in the fall and migratory birds fly through.
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Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority.
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Incumbent state senator Charles Perry will be returning to a very different state capitol than he has experienced over his nearly 17 years in office, while incoming Republican Congressman Tom Sell will be stepping into a House where his party is the minority. Both candidates say their responsibility in representing rural West Texas remains unchanged.
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Federal officials report 116 confirmed animal infestations across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, up nearly 47% since Sunday. The USDA has also recorded a sixth wild fly trap detection.
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Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
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The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
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This year's the Princess Diana honor roll highlights 198 inspiring young activists and advocates — including an 18-year-old guy in India who founded Team Period.
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Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
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All Things Considered bids farewell to Mary Louise Kelly, who hosts her final show Friday after an NPR career that goes back 25 years.