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Texas sues Galveston ISD over Ten Commandments law A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms www.texastribune.org/2025/11/07/t...

What the federal shutdown means for November SNAP benefits In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.

The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here's what you need to know.   www.texastribune.org/2025/10/28/t...

Alamo Trust CEO gone after Dan Patrick calls for resignation The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.

Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal www.texastribune.org/2025/10/23/t...

How to limit exposing your location This guide walks you through concrete steps to mitigate the risk of your location being tracked or identified by unwanted actors

Not every journalist needs to worry about location tracking — but when it matters, it really matters.

Our latest guide helps you assess when location tracking risks apply to your work — and what steps you can take to mitigate those risks when they do.

Texas guardswoman sues Army to clear her name over "titling" Denise Rosales has fallen victim to a military justice process called “titling”— that’s left potentially thousands of veterans saddled with false criminal histories.

They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as potential criminals? www.texastribune.org/2025/10/24/t...

Lawmakers to Trump: Punish Mexico for missing water deadline The state’s citrus industry is at risk, farmers say, after Mexico failed to deliver water it owes Texas as part of a 1944 treaty.

Texas’ congressional delegation wants Trump to punish Mexico for missing key water deadline www.texastribune.org/2025/10/25/t...

Houston Democrats try to ease confusion in special election Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.

In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate www.texastribune.org/2025/10/20/t...

Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.

Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff
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McKinsey and its peers need a strategic rethink AI could make consultancy more effective—or redundant

Consultants often speak of the need for transformation. Now they will have to live it

Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults “Is Gene Wu back in China?” state Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Galveston Republican, posted on X on Monday — the first day the House did not reach a quorum due to the absent Democrats.

Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is handing more of his office’s work to costly private lawyers Despite having an office with hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton frequently opts to hire private lawyers. One cost taxpayers more than $24,000 in one day.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is handing more of his office’s work to costly private lawyers
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Meet the Californian who pushed Texas lawmakers to help fix the state’s housing crisis A bipartisan coalition, organized by Nicole Nosek, played a role in getting the Legislature to pass laws tackling the state’s housing affordability woes.

Meet the Californian who pushed Texas lawmakers to help fix the state’s housing crisis
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Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn Moves to end bond for migrants and fire dozens of immigration judges deprive undocumented detainees of due process and may keep them in overcrowded centers longer, experts say.

Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn
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August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy A vast majority of trade between Mexico and the U.S. has been exempt from tariffs for months. That could change on Monday.

August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy
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In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood At least two summer camps in the Texas Hill Country have invited campers back after sustaining little to no damage from the flood. Other camps are still combing through the rubble.

In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood
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As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just a very simple redrawing."

As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response.
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AG Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million fundraising haul in first 12 weeks of Senate campaign Paxton’s GOP primary opponent, Sen. John Cornyn, has yet to release his fundraising numbers but is starting with a deeper campaign war chest.

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AG Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million fundraising haul in first 12 weeks of Senate campaign
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Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it. While sirens can help in areas with shaky cell service, experts say officials also need to consider alert fatigue and provide education on what to do in an emergency.

Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.
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Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed. Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.

Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.
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Texas officials say more than 160 people still missing from floods that killed over 100 others Gov. Greg Abbott vowed Tuesday to continue rescue and recovery efforts in the flood-ravaged Hill Country “until every missing person is accounted for.”

Texas officials say more than 160 people still missing from floods that killed over 100 others
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Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 32 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors Twenty-seven girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp remain missing. More rain is expected Saturday in many parts of Texas.

Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 32 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors
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Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
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After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged Since El Paso joined Operation Lone Star in 2022, migrant remains discovered in the desert west of the city have increased every year, even as they have declined in every other border sector.

After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged www.texastribune.org/2025/06/16/t... via @texastribune.org

Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps The trial in El Paso will hear a challenge over the redistricting maps drawn by the Legislature that are based on the 2020 census.

Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps www.texastribune.org/2025/05/21/t... via @texastribune.org

Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal The deal, confirmed by three lawmakers familiar with the discussions, appears to strike a face-saving compromise for both chambers over how to increase funds for the state’s public schools.

Texas House, Senate lawmakers on verge of reaching $8.5 billion school funding deal www.texastribune.org/2025/05/21/t... via @texastribune.org

Texas businesses feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs, Fed survey finds The higher taxes on imports will shrink Texas businesses’ profits and raise costs for consumers, business owners say.

Texas businesses feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs.

The higher taxes on imports will shrink Texas businesses’ profits and raise costs for consumers, business owners say.

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String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support
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Supreme Court blocks deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law The high court acted in an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act of 179...

Supreme Court blocks deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law www.texastribune.org/2025/04/19/s... via @texastribune.org

House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards Normally, memorial resolutions to honor Texans who have died are passed without controversy. But the resolution for Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood who died this year, sparked a cas...

House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards www.texastribune.org/2025/04/17/t... via @texastribune.org