TEXAS NEWS
Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justiceHaynes staked out several progressive policy positions at his recent campaign launch event, including support for Medicare for All and dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Celina football coach retires after district clears him of cover-up allegations amid son’s sex abuse scandal
Read full article: Celina football coach retires after district clears him of cover-up allegations amid son’s sex abuse scandalBill Elliott was placed on administrative leave in October after his son Caleb, a football coach at Celina’s middle school, was accused of secretly filming boys in the school’s locker room and possessing child pornography.
Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods
Read full article: Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floodsHundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.
Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt
Read full article: Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debtLuxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments.
Were your Texas college courses reviewed or changed this semester? Tell us.
Read full article: Were your Texas college courses reviewed or changed this semester? Tell us.Amid new policies restricting instruction on race, gender and sexuality, The Texas Tribune seeks examples of college course changes from students and instructors.
More Texans have signed up for ACA health coverage despite expiring subsidies and falling national enrollment
Read full article: More Texans have signed up for ACA health coverage despite expiring subsidies and falling national enrollmentThe Jan. 3 snapshot, though incomplete, indicates a stabler marketplace and less coverage loss than many experts and insurers feared.
What you need to know before voting in Texas’ March 3 primary elections
Read full article: What you need to know before voting in Texas’ March 3 primary electionsOur detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
Several major Texas death row appeals loom in 2026 amid drop in executions
Read full article: Several major Texas death row appeals loom in 2026 amid drop in executionsAmong the cases that are headed back to court is that of Robert Roberson, who argues he was wrongfully convicted of killing his daughter based on now-debunked science.
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients
Read full article: A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patientsTexas has expanded its medical marijuana program, adding new qualifying conditions and treatment options, such as inhalers.
After killing planned desalination plant, Corpus Christi tries to drill its way out of a water crisis
Read full article: After killing planned desalination plant, Corpus Christi tries to drill its way out of a water crisisAfter an industrial building boom on Corpus Christi Bay, the city is drilling wells to meet water demand, and rural Nueces County residents say their own wells are being impacted.
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients
Read full article: A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patientsThe Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities.
Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC
Read full article: Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THCHemp advocates say raising annual licensing fees for retailers from $150 to $20,000 and for manufacturers from $250 to $25,000 would shutter small businesses.
In border visit, John Cornyn resists calls to expand visas for foreign workers
Read full article: In border visit, John Cornyn resists calls to expand visas for foreign workersThe Republican U.S. senator praised Trump’s border initiatives and said fully securing the border should take priority over changing immigration law.
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
Read full article: Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administrationThe Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Texas, facing doctor shortage, eases path for foreign-trained physicians
Read full article: Texas, facing doctor shortage, eases path for foreign-trained physiciansTexas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.
Dallas and Williamson counties end countywide voting sites for primary election day
Read full article: Dallas and Williamson counties end countywide voting sites for primary election dayDallas and Williamson county Republicans are shifting away from using countywide voting sites on Election Day for Texas’ March 3 primary. Democrats will have to fall in line.
Texas GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz joins Democrats in vote to pass three-year ACA subsidy extension
Read full article: Texas GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz joins Democrats in vote to pass three-year ACA subsidy extensionEdinburg Rep. Monica De La Cruz was the only Texas Republican to break with her party and vote with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans on a key healthcare bill.
Panhandle history museum scrambles to protect 2 million artifacts as it fights permanent closure
Read full article: Panhandle history museum scrambles to protect 2 million artifacts as it fights permanent closureWith a steep price tag, saving the landmark museum won’t be easy, but area residents and leaders are looking for solutions.
Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utility
Read full article: Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utilitySalem Abraham claims Minnesota-based Xcel Energy has not lived up to its promise of protecting the region from wildfires. The company vehemently disagrees.
About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, race
Read full article: About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, raceWith the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio Grande
Read full article: Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio GrandeHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand on Texas’ controversial floating barrier during a Wednesday visit to the Rio Grande Valley.
Trump says the U.S. will fix Venezuela’s oil industry. Texas experts say the idea faces hurdles.
Read full article: Trump says the U.S. will fix Venezuela’s oil industry. Texas experts say the idea faces hurdles.Texas-based oil companies have largely been silent on Trump’s assertion that they would help to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie KirkThe Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.
In this East Texas county, you need a membership to drink at a bar. That may soon change.
Read full article: In this East Texas county, you need a membership to drink at a bar. That may soon change.Texas cities and counties largely control when and where liquor can be sold. Just three counties are totally dry.
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industrySouth Texas builders said a growing number of ICE arrests at construction sites have made it difficult for work to continue.
Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina Hinojosa
Read full article: Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina HinojosaThe son of the late former Gov. Mark White had hoped to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott by running as a moderate, but failed to raise enough money to be competitive.
From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026
Read full article: From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026Several court hearings and policies affecting education, health and more will roll out in the new year.
North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026
Read full article: North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds
Read full article: Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health fundsDallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.
James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid
Read full article: James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bidThe Democratic Senate hopeful’s campaign said virtually all the donations, 98%, were for $100 or less. Candidates must file updates by the end of the month.
Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
Read full article: Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.
WATCH: San Antonio rings in 2026 with fireworks lighting up the horizon
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio rings in 2026 with fireworks lighting up the horizonThe City of San Antonio ushered in 2026 with its annual downtown fireworks show. Behind it, fireworks reached the skyline of the city in all directions.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”Patrick previously requested a Texas Rangers investigation into any criminal wrongdoing at TSU, one of the nation’s largest historically Black colleges.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Read full article: Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals courtTaylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.