Corpus Christi says two new developments will buy it more time before reaching water crisis
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:35:08 +0000
The city manager said the city received permits to pump more groundwater and will avoid water reductions from a shrinking reservoir for now, pushing a potential water crisis to July.
Why Texas’ Population Boom Is Reshaping Local Mobility
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:32:04 +0000
Rapid growth across Texas is changing how families move, settle, and build community.
University of North Texas to cut more than 70 programs and minors to trim $45 million deficit
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:15:38 +0000
Degrees in linguistics and Latin American and women’s and gender studies will be phased out. LGBTQ, Mexican American, Africana and Asian studies are among 25 undergrad minors that will also be cut.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17302824/university-north-texas-deficit-program-cuts
Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The move of authority to the Texas Railroad Commission from the federal government now makes it easier for energy companies to apply for permits to store carbon underground.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17302537/texas-carbon-storage-permits-class-6-epa-primacy
Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The city produces 5% of the nation’s refined products like gas and jet fuel, and experts say a serious water shortage could force production down and push fuel prices up even further.
Texas inmate seeks to stop looming execution after codefendant confesses to double murders
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:29:59 +0000
In his appeal, James Broadnax, who also wants a new trial, included a signed confession by his cousin saying he committed the 2008 Garland murders.
Texas accepts some Islamic schools into voucher program after lawsuits
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:30:50 +0000
Federal lawsuits by parents and schools argued Texas officials engaged in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17288140/texas-lawsuit-school-vouchers-muslim-parent
147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:56:59 +0000
Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17302291/texas-measles-dshs-texas-hudspeth-county
Texas jails aren’t meeting deadlines to free inmates, costing some counties thousands in settlements
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17302014/texas-jail-oversentencing-dallas-smith-counties
Court approves new manager for Dallas-area foster care program after deaths of 2 infants
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:46:47 +0000
An experienced child welfare manager was appointed to take over case management after “systemic failures” placed children in danger, court records said. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17301802/texas-foster-care-empower-receivership
Texas’ drag show restrictions take effect after years of court challenges
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:44:07 +0000
The law prohibits sexually explicit drag performances on public property or in front of children.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17204694/texas-drag-show-ban-appeal
Texas cities, state government cancel Cesar Chavez Day in wake of report on activist
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:06:25 +0000
The New York Times on Wednesday published allegations that the labor rights leader had sexually abused women and girls. 
What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17301395/texas-primary-runoff-elections-2026
Corpus Christi water emergency may be just two months away, city leaders say
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:54:16 +0000
Two out of the five projections city leaders presented Tuesday showed water shortages beginning in May. The city has yet to detail plans for how to reduce water use for residents and businesses. 
Judge orders Texas to extend school voucher deadline in response to lawsuit from Islamic schools
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The application period, set to close Tuesday night, must now remain open until March 31, according to an attorney representing Islamic schools.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17300650/texas-vouchers-private-school-deadline
Cornyn, Paxton decline to withdraw from Texas Senate runoff ballot as deadline passes
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:55:39 +0000
The day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.
Dallas County GOP will agree to countywide voting sites after primary election chaos
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:05:02 +0000
Voters in the May 26 primary runoff will be allowed to again cast ballots at countywide voting sites on election day.
Jace Yarbrough is GOP nominee in North Texas congressional district after second-place finisher bows out
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:50:59 +0000
After finishing a distant second in the March 3 primary, Ryan Binkley dropped out of the runoff. Yarbrough is favored to win the general election for the redrawn 32nd District.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:13:32 +0000
Diamon Mazairre Robinson impersonated a federal agent and had two active felony warrants for years, officials say, but was hired by Crockett and police agencies under an alias.