Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort
Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.
TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary
Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.
Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold
An East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.
The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas
Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year.
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.
TribCast: Is Robert Roberson innocent?
In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Tribune reporter Kayla Guo to break down the evidence in the Robert Roberson death penalty case.
Opening of new Uvalde school marks “bittersweet day” for families and town
Legacy Elementary, which replaces Robb Elementary, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in 2022, will welcome students on Oct. 20.
Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Officials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising.
USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm
The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.”
Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February
Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year.