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Some of the year's top stories also involved systemic problems that aren't an easy fix.

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Crime and punishment played heavily in the San Antonio Current's most-read headlines this week.

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The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

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Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers.

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As evidence of gerrymandering's grip on the political landscape, none of the five districts in the Alamo City delegation changed parties.

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The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.

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