Texas State University professor sues to block firing after Israeli-Palestinian comments
Philosophy professor Idris Robinson argued that his comments, made in an off-campus setting, were protected speech.
Ken Paxton assails acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock as “loser,” calls for his removal amid fiery grudge match
In a Tuesday letter, Hancock criticized the attorney general for not using all the tools at his disposal to go after groups he says are affiliated with Muslim terrorist groups.
New study says Austin restaurant permitting can cost nearly $9,000 and requires up to 105 steps
The city’s onerous permitting processes are adding barriers for small businesses that already face rising construction costs and rents.
TribCast: Inside Texas’ massive ICE detention facilities
The sprawling immigration lockups are serving as a national blueprint. What’s life like for detainees?
Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund
“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.
Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses
Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.
Corpus Christi council votes to begin process to remove mayor
Mayor Paulette Guajardo faces allegations of misconduct over a 2024 hotel development project.
After killing its desalination project, Corpus Christi explores buying water from a privately owned plant
The City Council rejected building a plant to turn seawater into drinkable water because of the cost and environmental concerns. Now it’s looking at water from a different plant.
Elon Musk company selects proposed mile-long Dallas tunnel
The Boring Company said it would begin assessing the feasibility of building an underground tunnel connecting a university with a new development.
After years of pushing for better jobs, Rio Grande Valley leaders land high-skilled manufacturing plant
McAllen leaders hope the new Valeo manufacturing plant is a sign that the region, one of the most impoverished in the state, can attract better-paying jobs for its college graduates.