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Nine employees at a Bastrop County facility that cares for young victims of sex trafficking have been accused of trafficking those same girls, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Read moreAverage gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.99/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 83.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.38/g higher than a year ago.
Read moreAUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott this evening ordered an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers into reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge, a shelter in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The Governor also directed the Texas Rangers to arrest and pursue all appropriate criminal charges against anyone who perpetrated this abuse. Governor Abbott’s order follows reports that certain employees of the shelter were trafficking female foster children who were al ready victims of sex trafficking.
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A number of statewide races are headed for a May 24 runoff after the votes were tallied in the March 1 primary.
Read moreAverage gasoline prices in Texas have risen 44.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 61.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.21/g higher than a year ago.
Read moreDear Editor: This April, the Autism Society of America celebrates differences as it works to build an inclusive society where individuals with autism live fully through connection and acceptance. Together, with other national autism organizations, they are leading the legislative effort for lawmakers to federally and globally designate April as Autism Acceptance Month, a shift from the commonly used phrase “Autism Awareness Month.” While we will always work to educate others about autism, words matter -- the need for acceptance is greater than ever, as we strive for autistic individuals to live fully in all areas of life. Each April, we celebrate to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.
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State Comptroller Glenn Hegar began touring a dozen Texas communities this month to get insight from Texans about internet access and to receive input as the state develops its first comprehensive broadband internet plan.
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