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Mexico triples oil aid to Cuba. Is Trump looking away?

Andres Oppenheimer President Trump has called Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum “a very wonderful woman” and has praised her for her
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AT&T and Compudopt Partner with RGV Hispanic Chamber to Distribute Free Laptops to Local Families

McALLEN, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (RGVHCC), in partnership with AT&T and Compudopt, will host a Computer
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New grant will provide vital resources for homeless children

In its continuing mission to break down obstacles toward learning, McAllen ISD has received a grant to help students from
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Brazen Heist Forces Louvre Closure After Thieves Steal Priceless Crown Jewels

In a stunning daylight robbery that has shocked France and the global art community, a group of thieves stole several
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17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to

María Méndez, The Texas Tribune Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to
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3.5 million Texans will see food assistance halted if government shutdown continues

Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Texas officials began notifying the state’s poorest residents on Friday that their food benefits via
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FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4

Emily Foxhall and Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance from Kerr County
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Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune LONGVIEW — In this part of Texas, residents stock up on bottled water in between
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Congressman Gonzalez to host Veterans Day pinning ceremony in Harlingen

Will Be First in a Series of Pinning Ceremonies Across South Texas Harlingen, Texas — Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
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Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott

Kayla Guo and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune BROWNSVILLE — Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Wednesday announced she is running
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