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Short-Term Rentals Cause a Long-Term Mess

Giant rental platforms are creating drama in the streets—and putting money in the coffers of Texas cities.

Texas Observer · Sep 11, 2023

“Nothing bad happens here”: Allen residents say shooting has shattered the town’s sense of safety

A mass shooting at this suburb’s community hub — the outlet mall — has punctured the sense of security that drew many to Allen. “That could have been me and my boys,” one local woman said.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2023

Senator’s bill would fine Texans for multiple environmental complaints that don’t lead to enforcement

The bill would impose fines when residents make more than three complaints to the state environmental agency in a year if they don’t result in enforcement action. Critics warn the bill would discourage people from reporting pollution.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 17, 2023

For teens in Deep East Texas, accessing sex education and contraception is next to impossible

In conservative Sabine County, it’s hard for teens to access contraception or sex education beyond lessons on abstinence. The Deep East Texas region has one of the highest teen birth rates in the state.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Texas 2022: Year in Photos

Texas Tribune photographers captured a historic year of challenges and resilience.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 30, 2022

Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate hate and violence against queer people.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2022

At Casa Juan Diego, Refugees Find An Outpost of Compassion

Since 1980, migrants fleeing poverty, violence, and natural disaster have come here for refuge from an intolerant world.

Texas Observer · Nov 24, 2022

Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2022

The Flowers of Campo Santo

In West Dallas, a volunteer group is creating a haven for monarch butterflies inside a historic immigrant cemetery.

Texas Observer · Oct 27, 2022

How Texas’ abortion laws turned a heartbreaking fetal diagnosis into a cross-country journey

“It was just a matter of time before the baby died, or maybe I’d have to go through the trauma of carrying to term knowing I wasn’t bringing a baby home,” said 27-year-old Lauren Hall. “I couldn’t do that.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2022