Mapping the legacy of prison hunger strikes in Texas
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Texas Senate leaders signal intent to spend big on border security
Faulting the federal government for lax border enforcement, leaders in the Texas Senate signaled they would continue to spend significant portions of the state budget on efforts to curb immigration. The state allocated more than $4 billion on the issue in the last two years, including $40 million in
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Gambling proponents have a new plan to ask Texas voters to legalize casinos
Advocates for legalizing casinos in Texas unveiled new legislation Friday that makes a stronger effort to partner with horse-racing operators throughout the state — a retooled approach after their 2021 push came up short. State Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, filed House Joint Resolution 97, which
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San Antonio cannabis chef Edward Villarreal's long-awaited Mxicanna Cafe is now open
San Antonio cannabis-focused chef Edward Villarreal’s long-awaited Mxicanna Cafe is now serving its hemp-infused fare to the masses. The new cafe dishes up classic Mexican fare by day and edible hemp-infused bites by night, according to a statement from Villarreal.
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