The constitutional amendment comes before voters at a time when Texas' population of older adults is growing faster than any other age group.
        
        
            
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                This week also brings a National Book Award finalist from Bryan Washington and a Booker finalist from Andrew Miller.
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                Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. And, today, voters in New York, Virginia and New Jersey choose new leaders in key races.
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                Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
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                Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
 
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                        Building out the growing financial hub in Dallas – dubbed Y'all Street – is something state lawmakers are heavily invested in, which is why Texans will be voting Nov. 4 on a handful of constitutional amendments that could help boost the finance industry in the state.
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                        Too little play time, not enough parental involvement, and too much time on screens may account for the problem. A UT Arlington professor talks about how to address the problem.
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                        The competition was held at several Texas State Parks.
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                        Órale, the onda of this week in Caló is Cucuy. It means a non-descript monster. It’s origin is an Iberian mythical creature with a coconut-like head. The mythical figure migrated in stories from Southern Europe to the Americas with the Spanish, who took it up the Rio Grande. By the time it rooted in the local culture, it was only as a rumor—something nobody could describe that was lurking out there somewhere. Today it’s a catchall term for an unseen monster, same as the “boogey man.” It could get you, but nobody really knows how.
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                        As the nation prepares for SNAP benefits to halt on Saturday, leaders turned their attention to public schools. For millions of students, school is the most reliable source of meals.
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                        Enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance plans begins Nov. 1. But questions about whether Congress will extend tax credits that bring down the cost of plans for many Americans linger.
 
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