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As Corpus Christi water shortage worsens, residents and businesses may soon have to cut their usage 25%

The City Council will discuss the looming crisis Tuesday. One model predicted a water emergency in November. Other scenarios show that happening in May.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff

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.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

As Texas faces growing water challenges, the donation to the Texas Water Trust — a little-known conservation tool created nearly 30 years ago — was the first in two decades.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 16

Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support

After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

“God is nonbinary”: GOP activates over Talarico’s past comments characterizing him as too radical for Texas

Talarico has suggested he would communicate some of his views differently today, but stood by the principles behind the comments Republicans are using to tar him as an extreme liberal.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers

Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff

Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone

Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds

Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12

With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera

Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12