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The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
Are HISD school ratings worth celebrating? Texas’ A-F grades don’t tell the whole story. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
A novel approach to protect the Texas grid: ‘parking lots’ of stored energy Dallas Morning News  Mohammadi, J. 08/24/22 2 doc(s)
Here's who is on the ballot in Austin's mayor, City Council races Austin American Statesman  Autullo, R. 08/24/22  
A day after North Texas’ record-breaking flood, officials, residents survey the damage Dallas Morning News  Skores, A. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
Under Texas’ new abortion ban, how will Dallas-Fort Worth DAs treat cases? Dallas Morning News  Morris, A. 08/24/22 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
How Uvalde tragedy is affecting some Texas high school football games, stadium security Dallas Morning News  Assimakopoulos, L. 08/24/22  
Keller schools’ new book removal policy rates titles on amount of offending material Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Windes, I. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
Grapevine-Colleyville schools OK policy on gender, critical race theory after hours of debate Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Campbell, E. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
AG Ken Paxton pushes for dismissal of Texas Bar complaint against him Wednesday in court Houston Chronicle  Goldenstein, T. 08/24/22 5 doc(s)
Texas’ power woes could get an assist under the Democrats' sweeping Inflation Reduction Act Houston Chronicle  Osborne, J. 08/24/22 4 doc(s)
Texas comptroller accuses Harris County of defunding police, threatens to stymie 2023 budget Houston Chronicle  Barned-Smith, S. 08/24/22 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Uvalde school shooter’s body was stored outside the city for weeks as family fought over his remains San Antonio Express News  Contreras, G. 08/24/22  
Bexar County election officials, Calvert spar over reduced voting sites San Antonio Express News  Beltran, J. 08/24/22  
Paul Joel Burka MAY 21, 1942 – AUGUST 15, 2022 Austin American Statesman  Staff 08/24/22  
Will Southlake approve using book by grandson of slave in school bearing his name? Dallas Morning News  Mangrum, M. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
Abbott declares disaster in 23 counties for latest ‘1,000-year’ storm Dallas Morning News  Williams, M. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
By the numbers: Snapshot of Texas abortion data as trigger law set to kick in Dallas Morning News  Wilson, R. 08/24/22 1 TX bill 9 doc(s)
Keller ISD adopts new book challenge policy as divided community packs meeting Dallas Morning News  Mangrum, M. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
Grapevine-Colleyville passes limits on CRT, books and bathrooms Dallas Morning News  Olivares, V. 08/24/22 2 TX bill(s)
Governor Greg Abbott declares disaster in Dallas, Tarrant counties following flash floods Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Church, A. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
A North Texas school district now lets teachers reject children’s pronouns — even if parents approve of them Houston Chronicle  Lopez, B. 08/24/22 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Katy ISD weighs library rule changes, including telling parents when their child checks out books Houston Chronicle  Dellinger, H. 08/24/22 3 doc(s)
Katy ISD police 'investigated' a library book after complaint alleged it was 'harmful to minors' Houston Chronicle  Dellinger, H. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
MSNBC broadcaster Trymaine Lee to record podcast at Texas Southern Houston Chronicle  Ketterer, S. 08/24/22  
Lawmakers say lack of Railroad Commission transparency rules hurts response in weather emergencies Houston Chronicle  Webb, S. 08/24/22 3 doc(s)
Readers often ask if reducing reliance on fossil fuels will make a difference. Here's what to know Houston Chronicle  Tomlinson, C. 08/24/22 2 doc(s)
TEA commissioner commends Klein ISD for 'unparalleled growth' in state accountability ratings Houston Chronicle  Pryce, C. 08/24/22 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
‘Fauci isn’t getting off that easily!’ Texas Republicans target departing doctor who led COVID response San Antonio Express News  Wermund, B. 08/24/22  
Window shot out at Bexar Democratic Party headquarters San Antonio Express News  Beltran, J. 08/24/22  
6 grievances filed against Uvalde school superintendent in aftermath of Robb Elementary shooting San Antonio Express News  Bryan, C. 08/24/22 1 doc(s)
Facing off: Valley appears best venue to hold gubernatorial debate McAllen Monitor  Editorial 08/23/22  
Bad boy Republicans McAllen Monitor  Ruenes, R. 08/23/22  
Beto O'Rourke to hold town hall in Corpus Christi. Here's the schedule. Corpus Christi Caller Times  Rogers, C. 08/23/22  
UTEP sets new all-time freshman enrollment record as fall semester opens El Paso Times  Lucero, J. 08/23/22 1 doc(s)
Ben Raimer resigns from UTMB presidency, UT system says Galveston Daily News  Staff 08/23/22  
Texas A&M Fire Service will use Victoria airport for support, commissioners agree Victoria Advocate  Coryell, G. 08/23/22 1 doc(s)
‘I Don’t Feel Safe.’ Children Fear Going Back to School in Uvalde New York Times  Sandoval, E. 08/24/22  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     08/23/22  

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