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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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Yfat Yossifor / KERA News/A staff member changes out the protective cover on a bed at the end of a row of exam rooms Friday, July 7, 2023, at LBU Community Clinic.Almost 5.2 million Texans lack health insurance. Advocates say problem is bigger than new data showsNew Census data shows more than 16% of Texans didn’t have health insurance in 2025. Advocates warn the number could already be worse.
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David J. Phillip / AP/Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, bottom center, talks to supporters as he departs an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.Texas Republicans blamed each other, Trump and a failure to improve the lives of Texans after decades of one-party control of all statewide offices.
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The outbreak has added 34 confirmed infestations in just three days across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Federal officials report 55 active cases and a second wildlife infestation in Texas.
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The measure represents a populist rebuke of business interests in the Gulf Coast refinery hub, although it won't take effect for at least five years.
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Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
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Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
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The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.
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