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The 713 Commute Mode — October 1, 2026
In today’s briefing, a Democrat flipped a long-held Republican state Senate seat in Tarrant County, Texas’ Bluebonnet school curriculum gets a public price tag, and CenterPoint customers may see power delivery charges rise.
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The right can't stop Texas from changing. Tarrant County shows what happens when it tries.
Exclusive: Spending on state-led Bluebonnet curriculum could top $1B
Ken Paxton says Trump's convention hurt his race in leaked audio
Greg Abbott sways EPA with his plea to reconsider Texas' ozone…
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