Texas lawmakers seek legislative changes to address storm preparedness, lingering power outages
Hurricane Beryl's lingering power outages exposed gaps in the state's storm preparedness and preparation laws for seniors living in Texas.
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Fort Bend Commissioners Court allocates over $500,000 to fight opioid crisis
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Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills of session
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ media empire is up for auction
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Astrodome Conservancy to unveil new idea for famed Houston stadium
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- HISD Houston ISD bond failure displays disconnect between state-appointed leadership and community
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