Brammhi Balarajan

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Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Austin ISD for allegedly teacher about banned critical race theory. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesAttorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the Austin Independent School District, accusing the district of teaching banned critical race theory.

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The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm warning until 8 p.m. in Southeast Texas. Alex Potemkin/Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in the Houston area until 8 p.m. Scattered storms are expected to move through southern Texas throughout the afternoon and evening, which could develop into severe storms. AdvertisementArticle continues below this ad"A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of SE TX through 8 p.m. this evening.

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The deadline for a REAL ID is fast approaching. Davel5957/Getty ImagesTexans only have two days left to acquire a REAL ID as the federal deadline for travelers is fast-approaching. On May 7, REAL IDs will be required for all official government purposes, including boarding a domestic flight or accessing federal buildings. A REAL ID can be identified through the gold circle with a star in the upper right corner of the card.

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Friday unveiled a new contract with the police union that would give new officers raises totaling 36.5 percent over five years. Houston Mayor's OfficeMayor John Whitmire announced a 36.5 percent raise for police officers over the next five years, in a new agreement reached with the Houston Police Officers Union. Under the proposed contract, Houston police officers would see incremental raises over the next five years.

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A DEI crackdown eliminated federal funds for a Houston tree-planting program. (Alief Super Neighborhood Council). Alief Super Neighborhood Council An unlikely program was caught up in the Trump administration's slashing of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs—tree planting initiatives. Four Texas organizations, which were set to receive $1.55 million in funding, said they were "left in limbo" when the grant was abruptly cancelled.