Texas wildlife officials are urging hunters to inspect harvested animals for signs of New World screwworm after the parasite was confirmed in a female elk in Pecos County.
Greater Houston voters will choose Texas House and Senate members in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, deciding who represents districts across nine counties.
Two videos circulating on social media show adults confronting students in the stands. In one, a woman uses profanity toward students. In another, a woman can be heard threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on students’ parents.
The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge.
A new report warns that the state’s air quality progress could be reversed by the end of the decade, especially if facilities use natural gas power.
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. threw two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre in his first career start, Jadan Baugh scored a fourth quarter touchdown and the Gators rallied to beat No. 7 Texas 27-24 and hand the Longhorns their second consecutive loss.
Hinojosa has gone from unknown state lawmaker to Abbott’s most viable Democratic challenger yet — a surge that has dared Democrats to wonder if she could actually topple this mainstay of the Texas Republican establishment.
DPS emails show repeated warnings about messaging apps and preserving evidence after video captured a trooper’s Signal exchange with ICE about an 18-year-old.
A 32-year-old Austin man, Hunter Kufta, was arrested on charges of online solicitation of a 15-year-old Harris County girl after allegedly contacting her online, expressing a desire to have sex and to go to a Trump rally.
Houston-area Democratic lawmakers joined fellow members of Congress in Austin Thursday for a hearing examining Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s use of force following the shooting of a Venezuelan man last month.
Cash-strapped Austin ISD faces big changes under a potential state takeover. It could also face increased costs at a time when reserves are running dry.
ENOUGH mapped the documented shootings and took a closer look at four Texas cases in Austin, Houston, Rio Grande City and South Padre Island — examining what happened, what federal agencies said and what the public has learned since.
The updated 2026 election ballot tool is a major expansion and part of The Texas Tribune's mission to help Texans shape the future.
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A Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been ordered to remain jailed on charges of assaulting an officer.
The Department of Public Safety arrested a 40-year-old Converse resident after receiving credible information about a “violent attack” on the state Capitol, the agency said.
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after Texas Department of Public Safety investigators received information about a planned violent attack at the Texas Capitol, according to DPS.
Texas homeowners affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and Hurricane Beryl in 2024 are running out of time to apply for disaster recovery assistance. Texas homeowners affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and Hurricane Beryl in 2024 are running out of time to apply for disaster recovery assistance.
University of Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has apologized for the top-ranked Longhorns’ vulgar on-field celebrations during their win over Tennessee and called them “embarrassing” for the school.
In a federal criminal complaint, DHS says Wilber Rafael Garces Perez knew he was fleeing federal agents and his car’s sideview mirror struck an officer.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says his team needs to cut out what he calls “unacceptable” celebrations.
The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here's where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.
People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who's being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared his support of a parent petition to close schools allowed in the state’s intervention policy.
County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level.
Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.
The recent ICE recruit was issued a body camera, reports said. It’s not clear why he was not using the device during the Sunday shooting.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was discharged after four hours into ICE custody and taken 135 miles to an immigration detention center.
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time.
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time.
Republicans have seized on his past votes and comments to argue he will revert to his most progressive positions if elected, while Talarico’s campaign insists he has remained consistent.
People who work near the site where ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez say the agency’s presence in the area has been constant amid President Trump’s mass deportation push.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes an audit.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez legally entered the country in 2024 via the CBP One app and applied for asylum, his attorneys said. But he missed a court hearing after the notice went to the wrong address.
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back.
Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours.
Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours.
Austin police and emergency crews responded to a series of suspected overdoses early Wednesday morning in downtown Austin, with five people affected in an area around the 300 block of East 6th Street.
Texas is looking to expand its energy portfolio by exploring new power projects on state-owned land, including geothermal energy, small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas plants.
Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and longtime Texas GOP political consultant, made the comments at a private lunch in Austin, according to attendees.
Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left.
A U.S. District Judge has found TikTok liable for lying about its safety standards as part of a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.
A new statewide poll asked Texans which college football fan base they consider the “most obnoxious,” and the answer came down to one of the state’s biggest rivalries.
On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.
Tesla is facing a probe into the safety of its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs a day after the company run by Elon Musk launched the taxi service with fanfare.
Tesla has officially opened rides in its Cybercab robotaxi to the public in Austin, Texas - a futuristic two-seat vehicle that comes without a steering wheel or pedals.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside.
Texas has been approved for federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding that damaged communities across the state in July, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered flags lowered to half-staff across the state in honor of Dolly Parton.
Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.
More districts across Texas are at risk of intervention by the state’s education commissioner. Here’s what that means for public schools.
Lawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education.
Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.
On a hot August afternoon, Marcus Martin walked out of the Travis County Correctional Complex in Southeast Austin after about six months behind bars, a broad smile stretched across his face. He’s been incarcerated before, but he believes this time is different. Outside the facility, several people awaited his release in their vehicles, blasting the […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports over what he says is “illegal religious discrimination.”
Thursday’s announcement, which comes a day before TEA publicly releases accountability ratings statewide, moves Austin ISD one step closer to potential state intervention after months of district efforts to avoid it.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics, alleging the organization may have promoted childhood vaccines for financial gain.
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge.
More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.
Many of the roughly 80,000 Texas residents in the program are facing renewal delays that can leave them undocumented, unable to legally work and exposed to possible deportation.
If you’ve ever made the drive to Austin just to try Terry Black’s BBQ, or found yourself watching influencers rave about its massive beef ribs and melt-in-your-mouth brisket, good news: the famous barbecue joint is finally headed to Houston.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible.
Christian and Jewish leaders urged limits on using force as well as accountability for immigration agents who go too far.
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.
A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by gunfire during a fight among adults near Discovery Green in downtown Houston Friday night.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an $18 million multistate bankruptcy settlement with 23andMe following a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of 6.9 million customers.
Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured settlements with three national egg producers accused of conspiring to increase egg prices, requiring them to donate over 53 million eggs to food banks and establish compliance safeguards.
Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.
Cities and advocates are channeling support for LGBTQ+ residents into murals, lighting and rainbow-decorated sidewalks and stairs.
The system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.
Lynn Callaway says she was sent home from two hospitals, despite an infection, due to healthcare providers’ fear of the state’s abortion ban.
The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies.
The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.
