A guide to the 14 propositions on Texas’ ballot
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Proposition 1: “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”. Prop 1 would prevent municipal governments from regulating land use policies in areas with farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture and wildlife management.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Texas’ May Be Rooted In ... - Texas …
WEBMay 30, 2019 · The story goes that the word “Texas” itself comes from the Caddo word for “friends”. The Caddo were a confederacy of Native American tribes that dominated East Texas. The Spanish set up a mission in the region in the 17th century, led by friar Damián Massanet. During one of Massanet’s early encounters with the Caddo, they called him ...
Meet the Democratic frontrunners hoping to unseat Texas Sen.
WEBTexas Democrats say 2024 is the year they’ll finally unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. But first, voters must decide on who runs against him. The current frontrunners are State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, and Congressman Colin Allred, D-Dallas.
Pregnant in Texas? Here’s what you need to know to ... - Texas …
WEBMar 10, 2023 · Texas has the highest rate of uninsured people in the country, according to the latest census data. For some Texans, pregnancy is the first time they can access health services. But navigating public health options for care can be overwhelming. Here's what you need to know.
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WEBTexas Standard for Sept. 27, 2024: We’re live from the State Fair of Texas. We’re bringing you a special live broadcast from the opening day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. September 26, 2024.
Texas has open primaries. Here’s what that means and what you …
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · From The Texas Newsroom:. While it may seem like the 2024 election cycle has already been going on forever, the first round of voting for it is just now underway. Early voting for primaries in Texas runs through March 1, and primary Election Day is March 5.
Texas has a feral hog problem. Hunting them makes it worse.
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Feral hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the United States. Every year, they cause over $1 billion in damage nationwide to crops and property. So landowners and government agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture are invested in decreasing their population. Texas is a hog hunting paradise.
Fact-check: Is Venezuela sending prisoners to the US southern …
WEBOct 12, 2022 · From PolitiFact:. Republicans have praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent decision to use taxpayer money to fly two planes of Venezuelan asylum seekers from Texas to Florida to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.. Meanwhile, in Congress, some GOP lawmakers have raised flags about Venezuelan immigrants at the southern border, citing an alleged Department of Homeland Security report saying ...
A Chapter In US History Often Ignored: The Flight Of Runaway …
WEBMar 2, 2021 · The flight of runaway slaves to Mexico is a chapter of history that is often overlooked or ignored. As the U.S. Treasury ponders putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to commemorate her role in the northbound underground railroad, new attention is being paid to this southbound route. Alice Baumgartner, a historian …
Austin’s housing market, once among the hottest in the US, is …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · During the pandemic, as housing prices reached record levels, Austin was ground zero. But now – despite recent dueling headlines – KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy says the facts make it clear that Austin’s housing market is decreasing.. The housing reporter spoke with Texas Standard about why it’s currently tricky to both buy and sell a house in the Texas capital city.