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Top Texas Lottery Official Steps Down After High-Stakes Lotto Texas Scrutiny

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Top Texas Lottery Official Steps Down After High-Stakes Lotto Texas Scrutiny

Ryan Mindell, executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, has resigned just one year into his tenure, following mounting controversy over a massive 2023 Lotto Texas jackpot purchase that drew national attention.

Ted Cruz Opens Debate on Ending Clock Changes — But When Should Texas Wake Up?

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Ted Cruz Opens Debate on Ending Clock Changes — But When Should Texas Wake Up?

As momentum grows to end daylight saving time changes, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is urging Congress to weigh the real-life impacts of where the clock should be set permanently — a move that could dramatically affect mornings across West Texas.

UH Math Professor Forced to Leave After Visa Termination Sparks Concern

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UH Math Professor Forced to Leave After Visa Termination Sparks Concern

University of Houston assistant professor Hyeongseon Jeon has had his visa revoked amid a growing wave of terminations impacting international academics and students across Texas.

$7.6M Boost for Harris County DA Targets Jail Crisis, Domestic Violence Response

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$7.6M Boost for Harris County DA Targets Jail Crisis, Domestic Violence Response

The Harris County DA’s office will receive $7.6 million to tackle jail overcrowding, expand domestic violence resources, and hire new staff to stabilize the justice system.

Federal Judge Expands Order to Shield Houston Venezuelan Migrants from Removal

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Federal Judge Expands Order to Shield Houston Venezuelan Migrants from Removal

A federal judge has expanded protections for Venezuelan migrants in Houston, temporarily halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act as legal challenges spotlight due process and family separation concerns.

Texas Democrats Accuse Gov. Abbott of Delaying Election to Benefit GOP Majority

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Texas Democrats Accuse Gov. Abbott of Delaying Election to Benefit GOP Majority

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is considering legal action against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for delaying a special election to fill a vacant congressional seat in Houston’s 18th District. Democrats argue that Abbott’s inaction is a strategic move to maintain the GOP’s narrow House majority, leaving nearly 800,000 constituents without representation.

Politics and Goverment

Top Texas Lottery Official Steps Down After High-Stakes Lotto Texas Scrutiny

Ted Cruz Opens Debate on Ending Clock Changes — But When Should Texas Wake Up?

UH Math Professor Forced to Leave After Visa Termination Sparks Concern

$7.6M Boost for Harris County DA Targets Jail Crisis, Domestic Violence Response

Federal Judge Expands Order to Shield Houston Venezuelan Migrants from Removal

Texas Democrats Accuse Gov. Abbott of Delaying Election to Benefit GOP Majority

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