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From left, Sohail Salgado, work reception technician, Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division, and Stephen Short, air-conditioning mechanic, DPW, OMD, drop a tarp at the Bernie Beck Gate sign to reveal the new name of the installation during the commemorative renaming ceremony July 28, 2025, at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Janecze Wright, Fort Hood Public Affairs)

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Fort Hood officially renamed in Monday ceremony

Molly-Jo Tilton

Fort Hood held an official renaming ceremony following last month’s announcement that the Army base would be returning to its original name.

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Fired Texas funeral commission staffers allege unethical behavior, retaliation by agency head

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'We will not let Trump take over': Texans rally as state lawmakers begin redistricting hearings

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Jacob's Well is flowing like it hasn't since 2021 after heavy rain in early July

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The legacy of Hulk Hogan's sex tape scandal

Vanessa Romo

The 2016 legal battle raised questions about the line between freedom of expression and privacy, and what is actually newsworthy. Questions that needed to be reexamined in light of the invention of the internet, according to law experts.
Trump acknowledges 'real starvation' in Gaza, urging Israel to let food in

Aya Batrawy

As hunger grips Gaza,President Trump acknowledges "real starvation" and calls on Israel to allow "every ounce of food" in.
Addiction community responds to Trump homelessness order

Brian Mann

President Trump's executive order on homelessness aims to make it easier for states and cities to get people into mental health or addiction treatment, even if that means involuntary civil commitment.
How a woman in the registrar's office made a music teacher feel less alone

In 2009, Kim Perlak was teaching music at three different colleges while also working a number of other jobs. She felt totally alone. A woman in the registrar's office changed that.

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The floods swept away her father's legacy. Now, she's digging up memories left behind in the mud.

Katy McAfee

Hundreds of family photos are being restored by the Austin Disaster Relief Network. But for many people affected by the floods, the majority of their personal possessions are still missing.
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Ban or regulate THC in Texas? State lawmakers still can't agree on what's next.

Blaise Gainey

After an attempt to ban THC was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last month, the Texas Senate has revived similar legislation in the state's current special session. The chamber held its first hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 5. The proposal, which is backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, bans THC and puts regulations on products containing CBD and CBG.
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Measles update: Austin finds measles in wastewater, but there are no new confirmed cases statewide

Bonnie Petrie

There are no new confirmed measles cases to report in Texas this week, according to the state, but Austin's health department has detected the measles virus in wastewater.
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Gov. Abbott and Texas Republicans were reluctant to redraw the state's congressional maps

The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.
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The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here's what we're watching.

Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.
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North Texans protest defense contractor Raytheon amid Israeli strikes, starvation fears in Gaza

Penelope Rivera

The company won a $149 million missiles contract for Israel's "Iron Dome" defense system in 2014. Protestors demonstrated outside their Richardson offices a day after at least 94 Palestinians seeking food were reportedly killed.

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Council members Josh Borderud, left, and Andrea Baefield pose for a picture before the groundbreaking ceremony at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center for Excellence on January 16, 2025.

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