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Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor
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Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
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Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
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McKinsey Criss, News Reporter
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Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
• January 20, 2025
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Gov. Abbott threatens Welsh after DEI claim spreads online
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
• January 14, 2025
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State agriculture commissioner visits Brazos Valley
J. M. Wise, News Editor
• January 11, 2025
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Republicans eye school choice, DEI in state legislative session
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief
• January 11, 2025
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Gov. Abbott orders tuition freeze extension
David Swope, News Reporter
• December 21, 2024
![Brooke Rollins in the East Room of the White House on July 7, 2020. President-elect Donald Trump nominated her for agriculture secretary on Nov. 23, 2024. (Creative Commons/Andrea Hanks)](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/50091425266_63d99f1002_o-1200x800.jpg)
Trump nominates A&M graduate Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor
• November 24, 2024
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