Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud charges could be dropped under plea deal, according to report
Paxton has been fighting securities fraud felony charges for nearly nine years.
T-Squared: Associated Press, Texas Tribune to share select news content in new collaboration
AP will distribute Tribune articles to its members. The Tribune will have access to AP’s immigration and Texas stories.
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger steps down from powerful House appropriations leadership position
Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress.
Texas Medical Board proposes new guidance for abortion medical exceptions
The guidance was disappointing to reproductive rights advocates who were seeking more specificity and a list of conditions that could qualify.
Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap
Information-rich public libraries using their websites, facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing, and substance abuse services.
How plans for a West Texas drag show turned into a war over the First Amendment
In the staunchly conservative Panhandle, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity.
Immigrant families on edge amid uncertainty over new Texas law
Advocates for immigrant rights say they worry the law could encourage racial profiling. The law’s authors say it won’t likely be enforced beyond the border.
Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas is embracing its bustling depot.
Longview officials saw an opportunity to invest in mass transit after one of the nation’s largest bussing companies pulled out.
Join us for an April 10 conversation on art and democracy
This discussion, part of our “We the Texans” project looking at the state of democracy in Texas, will feature artists talking about how they see their role in driving dialogue, activism and change.
Tom Oliverson announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakership
Oliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus.