Kerr County flood victims pleaded for help in newly-released 911 calls
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:29:49 +0000
Emergency dispatchers received more than 400 calls in six hours on July 4 as homes and summer camps flooded.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17224968/texas-floods-kerr-county-911-calls-released
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:27:18 +0000
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17225076/texas-ken-paxton-epic-city-lawsuit
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:36:24 +0000
The former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17224942/watch-vicente-fox-2025-texas-tribune-festival
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:40:18 +0000
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17223628/texas-measles-outbreak-spread-elimination
Texas is cleared to use its new congressional map in 2026. How does gerrymandering impact Texans?
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000
From urban cores to rural regions, Texans' needs differ. Experts say districts encompassing geographically distant communities will dilute their voices.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17123567/texas-redistricting-congressional-map-texans
Texas’ new congressional maps are in the middle of a legal battle. See how your district could look in 2026.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Texas Republicans drew new districts aimed at picking up five more seats. This tool compares previous and proposed districts.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17135790/2025-texas-redistricting-maps
Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000
The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:07:28 +0000
Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.
Texas is restricting the bathrooms trans people can use in government buildings. Here’s how the law works.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The “bathroom bill” doesn’t provide guidance for how government agencies, schools and universities should ensure people use facilities matching their sex assigned at birth.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17219969/texas-senate-bill-8-bathroom-restrictions-law
Running water will finally reach West Odessa thanks to $17 million from state lawmakers
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The Legislature approved $600 million for standalone water improvements, a dramatic increase over prior years. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17222134/west-texas-odessa-water-system-upgrade
Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.
Stephanie Muth, former foster care head, named Texas health commissioner
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:45:08 +0000
Muth left the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in July. 
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:17:47 +0000
Patrick’s proposal would be in addition to a federal program that is set to give American babies $1,000 each to invest in the stock market.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17221843/dan-patrick-donald-trump-baby-savings-accounts
TribCast: Did Texas quietly help with its child care crisis?
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:44:38 +0000
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.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17221772/tribcast-child-care-vouchers
Trump administration bans immigration applications for migrants from 19 countries
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:26:47 +0000
The ban applies to immigrants from countries that the administration slapped with travel bans earlier this year and triggers an ICE review of their applications for green cards and other benefits.
Donald Trump to pardon Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:45:59 +0000
Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. On Wednesday, he filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he migh switch parties. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17221586/henry-cuellar-donald-trump-pardon-bribery
Henry Cuellar faces scant opposition in South Texas Democratic primary
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Days out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.
Kerr County was among dozens of Texas communities to turn down state flood money, saying it wasn’t enough
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Texas earmarked $1.4 billion to help fund flood prevention projects. But after learning that so many communities turned down the money, two lawmakers who approved the program acknowledged it was flawed.