Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
In a hearing on House Bill 3, Republicans argued the program should be open to all students while Democrats criticized outcomes in other states.
Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled execution
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not clarify why it halted the execution of David Wood in its order granting the stay.
Rafael Cruz, father of Ted Cruz, wants Texas to require school lessons about “evil” of communism
The prominent right-wing pastor told state lawmakers that an anti-communist curriculum is crucial to reaffirming that America is a “Christian country.”
One year after devastating Panhandle wildfires, Canadian resident reflects on the work of rebuilding
Remelle Farrar discusses how Texas communities big and small can prepare and rebuild after the worst happens.
TribCast: Fights, scandals and still half a legislative session to go
The gang discusses a legislator’s lash out, a lottery scandal, and some big news from one of our own.
In Guadalupe County, an elections academy aims to strengthen residents’ trust in voting
The academy offers an inside look at how votes are counted and secured. It’s building confidence — and inspiring similar programs across Texas.
Will lawmakers let Texas’ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
The Legislature is considering bills that would lift long-standing restrictions on how Texas’ panel can investigate maternal deaths and near-misses.
Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico
Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.
Federal appeals court reverses Texas death row inmate’s conviction
Brittany Marlowe Holberg was convicted in 1998 of robbing and murdering an 80-year-old man in his Amarillo home. The appeals court said critical evidence was withheld.
With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.