Big and getting bigger — that’s been the story of Texas’ population growth, but recent census numbers suggest a new chapter being written. State Demographer Lloyd Potter helps us do the math.Cancelled elections in some parts of Texas, though not for nefarious reasons. We’ll hear the why and how.Full speed ahead on data centers? Not […]

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It’s the final stretch before the primary runoffs in Texas, but the real test may not be the race most folks are focused on.Next week, early voting begins in the primary runoff contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton — but win or lose, who’ll take over Paxton’s current seat as attorney […]

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Former President Barack Obama made a surprise stop in Texas. We’ll dig more into what his appearance might mean for Democrats heading into the midterms.The number of students in Texas public schools dropped by tens of thousands at the beginning of this school year. We’ll look into why.Plus, another Texas-based company is also now making […]

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