DALLAS — A spate of cases in which people who went to the wrong place were shot has renewed criticism over the number of guns in the U.S. — and sparked debates about when people should be able to …
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By Zaeem Shaikh, The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
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4/27/23
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Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8."Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and …
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4/30/23
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A cheerleader from Round Rock who was shot after a friend mistakenly got into the wrong car in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin is recovering from surgery.Payton Washington was shot in the leg …
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By Sarah Bahari, The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
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4/26/23
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Recurring U.S. unemployment benefit claims jumped to the highest level since November 2021, indicating some softening in the labor market.Continuing claims, or the number of people who have already …
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By Reade Pickert, Bloomberg News (TNS)
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4/28/23
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Roman Welzant, who claimed to have been tormented for years by neighborhood teenagers, shot two of them one winter night in 1980 as they threw snowballs at his house in Eastwood, just over the city …
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By Dan Rodricks, Guest Columnist
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4/26/23
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When it comes to criticizing the powerful or politically connected, the First Amendment protects the little guy. No matter who you are or how much money you have in the bank, you have the right to …
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By Will Creeley, Guest Columnist
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4/25/23
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Conservative lawmakers are trying to expand their war on books they find objectionable with a bill that critics fear would allow the state’s authorities on school curriculum to reject textbooks …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/25/23
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Public schools in Texas would have to prominently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting next school year under a bill the Texas Senate approved Thursday.
Senate Bill 1515 by …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/23/23
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Countywide polling locations on Election Day would be banned in Texas under a bill approved by the Texas Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 990, authored by Republican Sen. Bob Hall of Edgewood, …
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By Pooja Salhotra and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
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4/25/23
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The Texas House on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’ safety, including hiring at least one armed security officer at …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/25/23
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The Texas House on Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill that would require digital service providers such as social media platforms to get consent from a parent or guardian before entering into an …
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By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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As legislative leaders quarrel over some of the session’s biggest issues, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has taken to flashing two wads of cash in a series of TV interviews: $1,060 in one hand and $800 …
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By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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In a promising sign for cash-strapped Texas schools, the Texas House on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a school finance bill that would increase the amount of state money that schools get per …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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Journalists and free speech advocates are raising alarms about a bill moving through the Texas Legislature that they worry would make news organizations and regular Texans more susceptible to …
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By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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As the state struggles with retaining teachers, the Texas House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill that would boost training programs for aspiring teachers and offer other incentives with …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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House Republicans narrowly passed legislation Wednesday pairing nearly $4.8 trillion in deficit reduction measures with a debt limit increase into next year — a move they argue …
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By Aidan Quigley, Laura Weiss and Lindsey McPherson, CQ-Roll Call (TNS)
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4/26/23
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Texas lawmakers on Wednesday voted against a bill that would prohibit public school employees from using corporal punishment on students. House Bill 772 received a 58-86 vote in the lower chamber. …
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By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune
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4/27/23
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Ryan Shea didn’t like the view from the stands.The Texas Stars defenseman didn’t miss a game in his four years at Northeastern, so when he was a healthy scratch more often than not in his first …
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/27/23
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In one weekend, Texas baseball went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/27/23
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