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Mitch Borden/Marfa Public RadioEarlier this year, Midland County Commissioners created a citizen-led review committee that had the power to remove books from local libraries. This week, county officials revised the policy to make the review committee an advisory council that makes recommendations to Midland County’s library director. -
Patricia Lim/KUT NewsThe Texas House Public Education Committee passed a sweeping school finance proposal on Thursday, along with a bill that would create a program allowing parents to use public funds to pay for private schools.
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Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. -
Last week, Midland officials announced the first case of measles had been found in the city since a measles outbreak in West Texas began in January. Two cases of measles have also been confirmed in the Odessa area. -
Abortion is legal in Texas only when the life of the mother or a “major bodily function” is at risk. Doctors, who could face prison time for performing an abortion, have been seeking clarification on the exception. -
U.S. Army and border officials shared details Friday of a recently launched troop deployment to the Big Bend region, including a surge in personnel. The move is part of the Trump administration’s broader military push across the Southern border.