Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard
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Medical cannabis and penalty reduction are among several marijuana measures in the 88th regular session.
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White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories is thought to be one of the oldest integrated cemeteries in the state.
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A growing number of teachers in Texas public schools aren’t going through the state’s regular certification process.
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Putting the issue to voters is unlikely to happen given the state’s political landscape.
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Housing inventories are rising, and homes are staying on the market for longer.
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Polling shows a majority of Americans aged 18 to 29 consider themselves “pro-choice.” But that age group historically has low voter turnout rates.
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Among first responders, firefighters face some of the greatest ongoing health risks.
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The federal agency is considering designating the Permian Basin as a “non-attainment area,” meaning it could face tougher emissions regulations.
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Data shows Republican-leaning states are seeing a large influx of people from blue states like New York and California, boosting economic recovery.
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Several Texas insurance companies have warned that higher premiums are on the horizon due to labor shortages and supply chain issues.
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Many Texans are unlikely to stop driving, so one solution might be rethinking how highways function.