TEXAS NEWS

Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Read full article: Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdownCuellar is known as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress who often diverges from the party on issues like immigration, abortion and gun rights.

Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centers
Read full article: Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centersPeople 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.

U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington says
Read full article: U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington saysFormer CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one.

Texas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schools
Read full article: Texas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schoolsAdvocates say takeovers help students in underperforming schools, while opponents argue communities lose control of their children’s education.

Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says
Read full article: Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker saysRep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.

Catholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit
Read full article: Catholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofitSister Norma Pimentel told a Texas Tribune Festival audience that the Rio Grande nonprofit met with government officials to clear up accusations of “major grant violations.”

Texas’ maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say
Read full article: Texas’ maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers sayThe highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.

Cattle associations say ICE operations are disrupting Texas agriculture industry, will cause higher beef prices
Read full article: Cattle associations say ICE operations are disrupting Texas agriculture industry, will cause higher beef pricesThe beef industry has been under pressure recently from market disruptions, record high beef prices and small herd sizes. The groups say the ICE operations are another challenge for the industry.

Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates
Read full article: Jon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidatesThe debate, which has not been confirmed by French, would be his first major public event since he attracted criticism over racist posts about UT students.

Watch: Maggie Haberman speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch: Maggie Haberman speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune FestivalThe New York Times' Maggie Haberman sits down with Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith to discuss the reporting from her book "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump” at 9 a.m. Friday.

Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to knowThe governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at where GOP candidate Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa stand.

Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says
Read full article: Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent saysAustin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared his support of a parent petition to close schools allowed in the state’s intervention policy.

Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
Read full article: Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protesterAt the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.

At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut
Read full article: At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cutFourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts or cut their number of cameras, but three cities have rejected calls to pull down the devices despite a state funding freeze.

Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
Read full article: Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocentA district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.

Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Read full article: Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to knowAgriculture is the state's second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
Read full article: Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbsThe area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.

Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses
Read full article: Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment lossesThe announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances.

State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
Read full article: State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nearsCounty election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level.

ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston
Read full article: ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, HoustonMayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.

Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta
Read full article: Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with FertittaCaesars Entertainment shareholders have voted to approve a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming that once complete would create one of the largest gaming empires.

Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer needs surgery to remove the bullet, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar says
Read full article: Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer needs surgery to remove the bullet, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar saysThe man was shot by a recent ICE recruit who was not wearing a body camera, according to news reports.

Is your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.
Read full article: Is your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.We’re examining how state takeovers affect Texas students, families and educators. Share your experiences or questions to help guide our reporting.

Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings
Read full article: Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulingsStudent groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.

Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple killing
Read full article: Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple killingA man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a robbery attempt at a rural Texas home has been put to death, one week after the execution of the other man convicted in the crime.

After ICE shooting, Venezuelan man’s quick release from Austin hospital raises questions
Read full article: After ICE shooting, Venezuelan man’s quick release from Austin hospital raises questionsWilber Rafael Garces Perez was discharged after four hours into ICE custody and taken 135 miles to an immigration detention center.

U.S. Supreme Court rules surrogate does not have custody of baby she birthed in Dallas
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court rules surrogate does not have custody of baby she birthed in DallasMcKenna West fled to Texas to give birth last month, saying she could not trust the biological parents after they asked her to get an abortion.

With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP “even if we’re mad at them”
Read full article: With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP “even if we’re mad at them”Angela Paxton accused Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce filings but has been publicly silent about her view of his race. On Friday, she spoke to a group of Republican women in a speech called the “Elephant in the room.”

TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot races
Read full article: TribCast: Bo French, the Railroad Commission and other downballot racesIn this week’s episode, we talk about how French’s tweet has brought turmoil to the Republican Party and assess whether other statewide races are really competitive.

















