After four years, Wendy Davis’ lawsuit against “Trump Train” goes to trial
A jury will decide if a group of Trump supporters violated state and federal law when they allegedly harassed a Biden campaign bus on a Texas highway in 2020, frightening those on board.
How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollution
After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.
Announcing a bold vision for local news in Texas
The Texas Tribune is launching a network of community newsrooms to engage more Texans with reliable local information.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts GOP will lose control of the House
Gonazales, who represents a Texas border district, tells a Tribune Festival audience that his own party will be to blame for defeats in the November election.
Former Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as senior adviser
Perry was the longest-serving governor in Texas history.
Watch Gretchen Whitmer at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
In a conversation at 7 p.m. Thursday, the Michigan governor will discuss her memoir, her biggest wins leading the Great Lakes State and why every vote counts.
Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise
A state Medicaid program pays caregivers of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals living in community-based homes. Families, advocates and providers want lawmakers to increase that hourly pay.
Watch Alejandro Mayorkas speak at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
The U.S. Homeland Security secretary will be interviewed by Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour.
Eight Texas independent voters share how they’re sizing up the candidates heading into November
Among independents, men lean toward Trump and women to Harris, according to polling. We talk to independents about the candidates they favor and the issues that matter to them.
Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
MSNBC host Katie Phang will moderate a conversation with three leading progressives: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.