Texas Disability Group Wants Victims' Voices Heard In Gun Debate
Advocates in Texas wants to help people who've been disabled by gun violence talk to lawmakers. Victims say they have a big stake in how guns are regulated.
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He Was Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year, Then Moved To Texas For Better Pay. Now What?
Oklahoma's teacher pay has been low for so long that many experienced educators have left, including the 2016 Teacher of the Year. We wanted to ask how his home state looks now from afar.
Under Fire For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold Resigns
The Republican had used $84,000 in taxpayer money to settle a claim by a former staffer. He had already announced he would not seek re-election and would pay back the money, but he apparently has not.
Investigators Say Austin 'Serial Bomber' May Have Used Tripwire In Latest Blast
"With this tripwire, this changes things," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. "It's more sophisticated. It's not targeted to individuals. We're very concerned."
Ahead Of Texas Primary, Early Signs Of A 2018 Democratic Surge
Along with a Democratic candidate boom in Tuesday's first primary of the 2018 midterm cycle, Texas Democrats are surpassing Republicans in early voting.
The Last Bush Tries To Survive In The Party Of Trump
Texas land commissioner George P. Bush has received President Trump's endorsement in his reelection bid, two years after Trump labeled his father "low energy Jeb" during the 2016 presidential race.
Texans: What Issues Are Driving You To The Polls?
NPR wants to hear what issues are motivating voters in Texas, which holds the first primary of the 2018 election season. Share your thoughts with us.
Texas Commutes Death Sentence, As Execution Carried Out In Florida; Alabama Postpones
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency for 38-year-old Thomas Whitaker. Meanwhile, Florida put to death Eric Scott Branch, and Alabama will have to reschedule the execution of Doyle Lee Hamm.
Harvey The 'Most Significant Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Event In U.S. History'
It caused $125 billion in damage, according to a new report from the National Hurricane Center, and broke U.S. rainfall records. At least 68 people died as a result of the storm.
Southeast Prepares For First Winter Storm Of The Season
Forecasters expect lower temperatures and some precipitation with a storm front moving across the Southeast. Though most estimates top out at 2 inches of snow, ice isn't out of the question.