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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 4, 2025

Texas Legislature Advances Bill Expanding Attorney General’s Authority to Prosecute Election Crimes

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 11 (companion to SB 1026), granting the Texas Attorney General independent authority to prosecute
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 4, 2025

Austin ISD Moves to Turn Around Dobie Middle School Following Repeated “F” Ratings on STAAR

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) board has approved an aggressive turnaround plan for Dobie Middle School—alongside two other struggling
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 4, 2025

Seth Michelson to Publish Hope on the Border This October—A Poignant Call to Action in

Seth Michelson, associate professor of Spanish at W&L, is set to release Hope on the Border: Immigration, Incarceration, and the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune “Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods”
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy” was
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new

By Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune “Why the proposed Texas
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

Kerr County Officials Acknowledge Failure to Follow Emergency Plan Amid July 4 Flash Flood

An internal five‑year old emergency management plan obtained by The Texas Tribune reveals that Kerr County and the City of
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

University of North Texas Settles First Amendment Lawsuit with Professor Timothy Jackson

The University of North Texas (UNT) has reached a settlement with Professor Timothy Jackson, concluding a First Amendment lawsuit over
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Panhandle Flood Threat

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 1, 2025

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Safeguarding Schools From Influence by Foreign Adversaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education
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