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Books ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Religion, and Family Tragedy in Texas PFAS do not break down but rather persist indefinitely. It is possible that Dad drank carcinogenic water for most of his life. by Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn
Environment The Epic Texas Panhandle Fire Is Just a Preview Texas officials go to bat for oil and gas while the climate-fueled Smokehouse Creek Fire still rages. by Christopher Collins
Criminal Justice In Travis County, a Fight over Bail Hearings Has Big Stakes for Criminal Defendants Some arrestees in Austin lack legal representation at a stage that can determine their cases’ outcome. The ACLU and some officials want to change that. by Michelle Pitcher