Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.
Wes Moore to open this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

In conversation with Chuck Todd, the Maryland governor will discuss the state of his state, our country and the Democratic Party.
A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.
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.