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02/03/2025
More than a dozen Texas counties are fighting a push by some Republican state lawmakers to get rid of a program that allows voters to cast their ballots at any county polling location on Election Day.
Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.
02/02/2025
Breaking: President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China — Texas’ biggest trading partners. The tariffs will go into place Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The tariffs, which also target China, are reportedly scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. Mexico is by far Texas’ largest trading partner, followed by Canada with China coming closely behind.
02/01/2025
Texas researchers, policymakers, and business leaders will release The Texas Metropolitan Blueprint in early February. This five-year policy agenda focuses on growth and prosperity for the state’s 26 metropolitan areas, which are home to 90% of all Texans.
This daylong symposium celebrates what makes Texas cities special and delves into the policies the 2025 Texas Legislature can enact to help cities succeed over the next five years and beyond.
We’ll discuss the big issues cities face — including housing affordability, transportation and mobility, economic development, public safety, and ensuring a reliable water supply — and explore how local leaders can partner with community stakeholders to shape their cities’ future.
Immigration attorneys and experts outline key rights, resources for immigrants as the Trump administration orders enforcement crackdown in Texas.
Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.
01/31/2025
Texas immigrant community is on edge as the Trump administration orders at least 1,200 daily arrests of undocumented immigrants, prompting families to change their daily routines.
Across the state, immigrants and their loved ones are changing their daily habits as the Trump administration orders at least 1,200 daily arrests of undocumented people.
01/31/2025
Across the country, dairy producers have had to dump milk to avoid contamination. Infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.
Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.
01/31/2025
Gov. Greg Abbott will lay out his legislative priorities Sunday night during his biennial State of the State address giving lawmakers marching orders on what topics he wants them to fast-track this session.
After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.
01/30/2025
Legal rights groups urge Texas schools not to adopt state-approved Bible-infused curriculum, citing constitutional concerns.
The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.
01/30/2025
At least four cases of measles have been reported in Texas in less than two weeks as the vaccination rates against the disease have dropped over the last four years.
Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.
01/30/2025
Free-trade advocates warn that tariffs on goods will be passed onto consumers — meaning higher prices for Texans. Any positive benefits such as bringing manufacturing back to the country may not appear for years.
Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.
01/30/2025
More than six months after CenterPoint Energy came under fire for its response to Hurricane Beryl — and its proposal to raise its rates — Houston’s main electricity company announced Wednesday that it reached a settlement that will lower customers’ bills.
Houston’s main electrical company backed off plans to raise rates after facing sharp criticism for its response to massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.
01/30/2025
Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.
01/30/2025
As Trump seeks to increase executions in the United States, several Texas state lawmakers are hoping to establish more guidelines to ensure the practice is done as ethically as possible.
Trump’s new directive that aims to increase death sentences clashes with some Texas lawmakers’ efforts to add guardrails to capital punishment.
01/30/2025
The number of pregnant and postpartum Texans enrolled in Medicaid has almost doubled since before the pandemic, to more than 265,000. But many patients are unaware that they are still covered for an additional 10 months, according to a survey from Texans Care for Children, a health advocacy group.
“Now that we have this coverage, what do we do to make sure women can get it?,” one health advocate said.
01/30/2025
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State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has been at the forefront of addressing one of Texas’ most pressing challenges: the future of our water resources. As chair of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, Senator Perry has dedicated recent months to rallying support and sparking action to secure solutions for the state’s growing water needs.
Join us in Austin or online at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, when Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins sits down with Perry to discuss water infrastructure and other legislative priorities for 2025.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts.
The move comes just days after federal agents launched immigration operations in various Texas cities.
01/29/2025
As President Donald Trump begins his promised crackdown on illegal immigration, the incident in Lubbock highlights immigrant rights advocates’ fears that routine interactions with local law enforcement officers could more frequently lead to deportation for undocumented people who don’t have criminal histories.
Advocates worry that rapidly shifting federal and state immigration initiatives will prompt more city police to funnel migrants without criminal records to federal agents.
01/29/2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including proposals to cut property taxes, shore up the state’s electric grid and water supply and infuse religion into public schools.
Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.
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Our regions team invites you to our rural symposium, Nov. 13-14 in San Antonio and online
Our regions team invites you to “Small towns. Big possibilities. A symposium on the future of rural Texas,” happening Nov. 13-14 in San Antonio and online!
Hear from South Plains reporter Jayme Lozano Carver, Rio Grande Valley reporter Berenice Garcia, Permian Basin reporter Carlos Nogueras Ramos and regions editor Nic Garcia about why you should join them at this bi-annual symposium that's all about the unique challenges and opportunities of rural Texas communities.
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Our regions team invites you to “Small towns. Big possibilities. A symposium on the future of rural Texas,” happening Nov. 13-14 in San Antonio and online
Our Regions team invites you to “Small towns. Big possibilities. A symposium on the future of rural Texas,” happening Nov. 13-14 in San Antonio and online!
Hear from South Plains reporter Jayme Lozano Carver, Rio Grande Valley reporter Berenice Garcia, Permian Basin reporter Carlos Nogueras Ramos and regions editor Nic Garcia about why you should join them at this bi-annual symposium that's all about the unique challenges and opportunities of rural Texas communities.
Join ranchers and farmers, elected officials and civic leaders from every corner of Texas and across the country for two days of conversations on where rural Texas is and where it can go next.
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New speaker announced: Dr. Deborah Birx will take the stage at “Small towns. Big possibilities. A symposium on the future of rural Texas,” happening in San Antonio and online Nov. 13–14.
Birx, presidential adviser and professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and an international leader in public health, will discuss her work in rural West Texas that aims to boost rural health care services in local communities.
She will be our keynote lunch guest at our two-day event on examining all things rural — from the state of agriculture to rural health care and education to economic development and workforce training.
The event is free to attend and meals are included. We will start at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, and conclude at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Inside the Interim: A Conversation with Houston Lawmakers
Whether it’s education, the state budget or housing affordability, Texas’ state lawmakers will have their hands full when they convene next year for the 2025 legislative session.
The Texas Tribune hosts a conversation with State Rep. Charles Cunningham, R-Humble: State Rep. Christina Morales, D-Houston; and State Rep. Armando Walle, D-Houston, on their priorities for the 2025 session and what it all means for Houston residents. We’ll also talk weather resilience on the Texas coast and ongoing battles over how to handle elections in Texas.
Texas and the AI Revolution: Higher Education
Higher education leaders are already looking at how AI is transforming higher education — beyond the use of generative tools such as ChatGPT. In April, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board launched an assessment of AI activity at all community colleges and four-year universities in an effort to help prepare students, faculty and administrators for what’s on the horizon.
How are schools looking to best prepare students and faculty for a changing workforce? Can AI help institutions find efficiencies in operations and allow faculty to focus more on teaching? Can AI be used to make learning more equitable or will it create further divides?
TribFest 2024 Closing Keynote: Glenn Youngkin
Texas Tribune Co-founder Evan Smith speaks with the Virginia governor on his record in the commonwealth, the state of his party and a conservative policy agenda for America.
Live Recording of the “On With Kara Swisher” Podcast with Nancy Pelosi
Kara Swisher talks to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her new book, the state of play in the U.S. House and what happens on Election Day.
A Progressive America: What Would It Take to Achieve?
Attorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar speak with MSNBC's Katie Phang about progressive politics in the U.S.
Live Recording of “The Bulwark” Podcast with U.S. Rep. Colin Allred
Texas Tribune Co-founder Evan Smith speaks with The Bulwark's Amanda Carpenter, Bill Kristol, Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller on the politics of 2024 and beyond
Live Recording of “The Bulwark” Podcast with U.S. Rep. Colin Allred
The Bulwark's Tim Miller talks to U.S. Rep. Colin Allred about his U.S. Senate race against Ted Cruz.
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How the Latino Population is Shaking up American Politics
PBS NewsHour's Laura Barrón-López speaks with the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security on the border.
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