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State of Texas: Lawmakers address flood response and spar over redistricting

On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the Texas State Capitol to push for legislation they believe could save lives ...

Democrats’ shotgun approach to opposing redistricting could paint them in a corner

Democrats are still considering breaking quorum to stop redistricting at the Texas Legislature. The tactic comes with ...

Texas House Democrats meet with Illinois governor over redistricting concerns

A delegation of Texas House Democrats met with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday to discuss concerns about proposed ...
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More than $80 million raised for Hill Country flood victims through two funds

More than $80 million has been raised for Hill Country flood victims through two major funds, the Community Foundation of the ...

‘It's humbling': McKinney fire captain returns from helping flood-ravaged communities

A McKinney firefighter deployed to the Hill Country after deadly flooding says photos and videos don't do the devastation ...

State panel signals emergency response changes to come after Hill Country flooding

Back from his deployment in Central Texas, a McKinney firefighter is talking about what he witnessed in the aftermath of ...

Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78

Thomas Anthony Durkin, an internationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five decades was a fixture in Chicago’s ...

After State Farm rate hike, Illinois legislators are pressured to provide relief

Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates after State Farm ...