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A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that, on average, Army soldiers had to face at least eight counts of sexual offenses before their commanders detained them ahead of trial as often as soldiers charged with drug or burglary crimes.

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In the Army, you’re more likely to be detained for drugs than sexual assault

El Paso lawmaker aids Uvalde shooting investigation three years after massacre in his city

Accused of sexual assault, commanders let him go. He attacked again.

With rural Texas watching, Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke dig in on school vouchers fight

Supreme Court rules Biden administration can end ‘remain in Mexico’ policy, sending case back to a Texas court

Abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy can temporarily resume in Texas, judge rules

Texas plans to place charging stations for electric cars every 50 miles on most interstates

Texas teachers union survey finds that school employees don’t want to be armed

Gov. Greg Abbott instructs school safety officials to conduct ‘unannounced, random intruder’ audits of Texas public schools

O’Rourke renews calls for tougher gun laws after Uvalde shooting, including on assault weapons

Beto O’Rourke confronts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at Uvalde press conference: ‘This is on you’

21 killed at Uvalde elementary in Texas’ deadliest school shooting ever

Federal judge plans to temporarily force Biden administration to keep rule that turns migrants away at the U.S.-Mexico border

International trade halted at Texas border crossings as truckers protest Greg Abbott’s new inspections

A Guatemalan mother facing death threats fled to El Paso with her son; A pandemic-era rule denied them refuge

Abbott, O’Rourke report large fundraising totals in governor’s race

Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to resume, stopping federal judge’s order to block its enforcement

Texas abortion law is temporarily blocked by a federal judge — but it’s unclear if that means procedures will now resume

The delta variant is wreaking havoc on most of Texas — but not El Paso. Here’s why.

Texas no longer has a statewide mask mandate. But face coverings are still required in some businesses and public places.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s rescinding statewide mask mandate and capacity limits on businesses

El Paso gun stores reopen after Texas attorney general opinion

Texas restaurants are asking for tax relief from the state. But officials say they need those revenues during the pandemic.

Analysis: Voters elect Texas’ judges. The state might take that power — but it’s risky.

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