βSurvival of the fittestβ: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef
As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
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Ted Cruz bill to regulate college sports in NIL era advances
The Texan said he hopes the proposed changes, written with a Democratic senator, can save athletics from a stark separation between the haves and have-nots.
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From the Plantation to the Thicket: Juneteenth, Black Freedom, and βMarronageβ in Texas
In Texas, Juneteenth is often described as the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger marched upon the shores of Galveston to announce the Emancipation…
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Betty Simmons, a Texan in Slaveryβs Last Years
In 1863, Betty Simmons was about 20 years old, and her 3-year-old son, Charlie, would soon be made to work in the field.Β In her…
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The Texas GOP wants closed primaries. Hereβs what that would mean for voters.
Gov. Greg Abbott and state party leaders want a Texas law allowing only registered Republicans to vote in GOP primaries.
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An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanup
By the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled…
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What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions
Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.
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West Texas organization sues Trump administration to stop border wall in Big Bend
The lawsuit argues that building a border barrier in Presidio could cause dangerous flooding, endangering homes, farms and agriculture.
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Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
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 JosΓ©…
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In Laredoβs Last Stand Against Trumpβs Border Wall, Are City Leaders Making a Deal with the Devil?
Early this year, a delegation of officials from the City of Laredo traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal representatives about the Trump administrationβs…
Read full article βAs World Cup Unfolds, Immigrant Rights Organizers Seek a Reckoning over Dallasβ Relationship with ICE
As thousands of visitors from around the country pour into Dallas for the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup, a group of faith leaders…
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As data centers seek to tap Texasβ energy, grid regulators are close to approving a new way of vetting requests
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOTβs proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers.
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Former employeeβs ethics complaint alleges age discrimination in Rep. Troy Nehlsβ office
The former deputy chief of staffβs complaint to the House Ethics Committee said two other older workers had similar complaints. Nehlsβ office dismissed it as…
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TribCast: Deep in the heart of the Texas GOP convention
From live elephants to Islam, TribCast recaps the biggest GOP event of the year with reporters Alejandro Serrano and Renzo Downey
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Former Lt. Gov. nominee Mike Collier sues over Texasβ onerous rules for independent candidates
Collierβs lawsuit calls the time limit and number of petition signatures required to get on the ballot βso burdensomeβ that no independent candidate for statewide…
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USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm β drones, dogs and fungi
The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.
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With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing βIrresponsibleβ Policy for Political Gain?
President Donald Trumpβs poorly planned war with Iran has paralyzed global shipping routes and spiked the average price of gas by about $1 per gallon…
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Last Year, a Corpus Christi Cryptomine Guzzled over 11 Million Gallons. Now, Its Water Usage Is Being Kept Secret.
The drought-stricken City of Corpus Christi is withholding how much water a controversial cryptocurrency mine is siphoning away from surrounding residents. The Texas Observer reported…
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Abilene, Through the Looking Glass
To best trace the thread of Carlyn Rayβs ascent through the Texas glassblowing scene, you must first consider the lowly silkworm.Β At the ripe young…
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Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results show
Elementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.
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