TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?
Read full article: TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas.
TribCast: The neediest Texans are feeling the pain of the government shutdown
Read full article: TribCast: The neediest Texans are feeling the pain of the government shutdownTexas Tribune reporters Terri Langford and Gabby Birenbaum join the Tribcast to discuss how Texans are coping with the loss of SNAP benefits, chaos at airports and rising health care premiums amid partisan fighting in Washington.
TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary
Read full article: TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primaryMatthew 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.
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87
Read full article: Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died.
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Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONY— “My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,” now streaming on HBO Max. — “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.