David P. Bighia had hoped to work at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio. Instead,…
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A shut-off switch was supposed to prevent 99% of generator-related deaths. It failed a family of three.
The generator industry has touted automatic shut-off switches as a lifesaving fix for carbon monoxide poisoning.…
Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The lawsuit alleges an elaborate scheme of people luring migrants with hotel rooms, McDonald's gift cards,…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tells court not to trust Biden in Trump records case
Several other Republican attorneys general joined Paxton in bashing the Biden administration, largely over previous policy…
Judge dismisses attempt to discipline Texas AG Ken Paxton’s top aide for trying to overturn the 2020 election
The State Bar of Texas brought the complaint after the aide worked on a suit to…
El Paso scrambles to move migrants off the streets and gives them free bus rides as shelters reach capacity
One Venezuelan couple slept on a sidewalk after a perilous trip through seven countries with their…
Texas congresswoman calls for examination of military pretrial confinement
The Army also said its pretrial confinement rules are "currently under revision" in a statement to…
Watch: Candidates for statewide offices discuss disability issues
Tune in on Monday as candidates for statewide offices speak with Texas Tribune reporters Patrick Svitek…
Arrests along U.S.-Mexico border top 2 million a year for the first time
Federal authorities are on pace to make more than 2.3 million arrests during the 2022 fiscal…
Bexar County sheriff launches investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered two flights to send migrants recruited in San Antonio to the…
Texas judge rules that people under felony indictment have the right to buy guns under the Second Amendment
A judge appointed by former President Donald Trump based his decision on a June U.S. Supreme…
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, prominent Trump ally, weighing U.S. Senate run in 2026
Jackson recently launched Spanish-language TV ads in his reelection campaign, which is not competitive, in an…
Second bus with migrants arrives outside Kamala Harris’ residence
The migrants are the latest to arrive as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's busing program.
Young conservatives, politicians and media stars convene near Houston to “win the culture war”
The gathering at Grace Woodlands church was for the Texas Youth Summit, an annual event that…
Migrants in San Antonio lured onto Massachusetts flights with false promises of housing and jobs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration orchestrated the private flights to Martha's Vineyard, offering work and free…
Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard
The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered…
TribCast: The impact of Texas’ changing demographics on elections
On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa and James about Hispanics becoming the largest demographic…
Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens
Friday's injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600…
Delayed: Mandatory maternal mortality rate data won’t be ready for Texas lawmakers in time for 2023 session
Lawmakers say they need the latest pregnancy-related death data to more precisely address the problem during…
Texas AG Ken Paxton could be deposed about securities fraud accusations after election
The deposition is part of a lawsuit that is separate but related to the attorney general's…
Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott
The state's parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd,…
Rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gets jail term
Photographs of Robert Keith Packer wearing the sweatshirt went viral after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack…
Buses drop migrants off outside Kamala Harris’ residence
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Fetterman campaign agrees to Oct. 25 debate with Oz
The announcement follows weeks of wrangling over debates in the high-stakes battle in Pennsylvania for the…
Why does Texas have so many elections, and why do few people vote in them?
The high number of contests contributes to the state's low voter turnout -- but it's not…
Lawsuit alleges Texas’ True the Vote hacked data and targeted small election vendor with racist, defamatory campaign
Case cites election integrity group's own public claims that it stole data from Michigan company that…
Parents of Uvalde shooting victim urge Ted Cruz to support gun control, to no avail
The senator declined and instead said "he supports increasing law enforcement presence on school campuses."
Texas reduces National Guard members deployed to Operation Lone Star border mission
Abbott said there's over 5,000 guard members still assigned to the border. He initially said he…
Key Texas industries could face bottlenecks over railroad labor dispute
If railroad companies and workers can't resolve their dispute by Thursday night, the country could see…
7 Texas DPS officers to be investigated in Uvalde shooting response
The five law enforcement officials have been referred to the state Inspector General’s Office for a…
Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O’Rourke by 5 percentage points in new poll
The latest survey also gave Republican incumbents single-digit leads in two other statewide races. Lt. Gov.…
Ken Starr, former Baylor president and Clinton investigator, dies at 76
Starr, best known for his role leading the investigation that led to the impeachment of President…
Gov. Greg Abbott demands Biden pull his student loan relief plan
The governor joined 21 other Republicans in denouncing the president's plan as harming Americans who didn't…
Does a fetus count in the carpool lane? Texas’ abortion law creates new questions about legal personhood
A pregnant Texas woman said her fetus should count as a person in an HOV lane.…
Queen Elizabeth’s emotional procession, in 180 seconds
King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward took part in Queen Elizabeth's processional…
U.S. border agency deactivates regional Twitter account that promoted homophobic tweet
The agency shut down the Twitter account for its West Texas regional office, saying "unauthorized and…
In Texas youth prisons, children trapped in their cells use water bottles and lunch trays for toilets
Gov. Greg Abbott largely remained silent as dangerous conditions caused by a lack of staff persisted…
“God bless you for being here”: A new West Texas clinic revives health care options in a rural community
A nurse practitioner is returning to his hometown to provide health care as rural hospitals close…
Texas DPS director says he wishes his agency had taken control over the police response to the Uvalde shooting
The state's top law enforcement agency also told USA Today that seven officers have now been…
George W. Bush part of baseball’s 9/11 anniversary tribute
There were moments of silence, remembrances and tributes at ballparks across America on the anniversary of…
9/11 terror attacks reverberate as U.S. marks 21st anniversary
"It's been 21 years, but it's not 21 years for us. It seems like just yesterday."
DPS Director Steve McCraw tells CNN he’ll resign if troopers had “any culpability” in delayed Uvalde shooting response
The state's top law enforcement agency has publicly criticized the actions of local police during the…
Mom says trans eighth grader was questioned by Texas investigator at school
A declaration recounting the incident was filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit by LGBTQ legal…
TribCast: The enduring mental health toll of Texas natural disasters
On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Erin about how climate change is affecting Texans' mental…
Kara Swisher knows when to fold ’em
After two decades, Kara Swisher hosted her last annual Code Conference in Los Angeles. She describes…
D.C. mayor declares public emergency in response to migrant buses
In a statement, Mayor Muriel Bowser's office called the buses sent by Texas's and Arizona's Republican…
Biden leans into abortion rights in speech to Democratic activists
The president's remarks about abortion came as he works through refining a midterm stump speech full…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…
Grand jury issues subpoenas seeking information on Trump-aligned PAC
The former president's major fundraising arm finds itself in DOJ's crosshairs.
Top Texas health official who led response to coronavirus pandemic is retiring
Dr. John Hellerstedt, who has led the Texas Department of State Health Services since 2016, will…
Democrat Mike Collier embraces his GOP past as he tries to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
In his second attempt to oust the incumbent, Collier is actively courting Republican voters who are…
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ Nov. 8 midterm elections
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 11. The last day to apply to vote…
Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. endorses Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection
The endorsement comes after Patrick's Democratic opponent, Mike Collier, received endorsements from two Republicans, Tarrant County…
Gov. Greg Abbott said rape victims can take Plan B. But emergency contraception isn’t widely available for the state’s poorest people.
Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to…
91 Texas state troopers responded to the Uvalde massacre. Their bosses have deflected scrutiny and blame.
State troopers outnumbered local law enforcement 2-to-1 outside Robb Elementary, but the Department of Public Safety…
Texas regulators proposed cracking down on harmful plastic “nurdles” — and then changed their minds
The Texas coast is a hot spot for "nurdle" pollution, tiny plastic pellets created in the…
Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas power grid’s readiness heading into fall, election season
The governor shared the favorable forecast -- which is normal for the fall months -- ahead…
Five Department of Public Safety officers face a formal investigation over Uvalde shooting response
Hundreds of law enforcement officers from several local, state and federal agencies have been heavily criticized…
Two Republican foes of Dan Patrick support Democrat Mike Collier for lieutenant governor
Both Republicans have been at odds with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and neither of them are…
Oz says he does not support criminal penalties for those who obtain abortions
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Former Defense leaders decry ‘extremely adverse’ political climate
They specifically cited political polarization caused by the disruption of the peaceful transition of power after…
Photos from Uvalde: How a grief-stricken community prepared to send its children back to school
Today, students in Uvalde return to classrooms for the first day of school, just 15 weeks…
Israeli army says soldier likely killed Al Jazeera reporter
Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in May while covering Israeli military raids in the occupied West…
Biden seeks to separate ‘mainstream’ Republicans from ‘Trumpies’ in Wisconsin speech
"The extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to go backwards. ...Together we can and must choose a…
Video: As San Antonio abortion clinic closes, its director worries about who is left behind
In August, movers arrived at Alamo Women's Reproductive Services to help the abortion clinic pack up…
Pope who served 33 days before stunning death is beatified
"With a smile, Pope John Paul managed to communicate the goodness of the Lord," Pope Francis…
TribCast: Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke enter the homestretch
In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the race for governor and…
EPA reverses course, rejects permit for massive oil exporting project offshore from Corpus Christi
During the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency exempted a proposed oil export terminal off the…
Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas
The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including…
Conservative backlash pushes Texas social studies curriculum review to 2025
The board was initially supposed to update the social studies curriculum by the end of this…
Why Sarah Palin’s loss is a warning for the GOP
A chunk of Alaska's Republican voters, who strongly favored Trump in 2020, preferred a Democrat over…
Beto O’Rourke to lay down initial $10 million on fall TV ads
The expenditure, which the Democrat's campaign announced Friday, comes as GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has dominated…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…
McCarthy says Biden should ‘apologize’ at ‘Soul of the Nation’ speech
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Texan Kellye SoRelle, lawyer for Oath Keepers, is charged in Jan. 6 insurrection
Federal prosecutors in part allege the Granbury attorney destroyed and hid potential evidence to obstruct the…