Federal agents taunted Chicago woman to ‘do something’ before shooting her, attorney claims Officers say woman was in chase ending in ramming border patrol vehicle during Trump’s immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025
Former state lawmaker Tommy Williams named interim president of Texas A&M Williams replaces former president Mark A. Welsh III, who resigned amid the fallout over a viral video showing an A&M student confronting a professor over a gender-identity discussion. The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2025
UT-Austin considering offer to adopt Trump priorities for funding advantages The funding deal would reportedly ask the university to adopt a stricter definition of gender and a tuition freeze, among other conditions. The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025
What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction The federal and state governments want restrictions on recognizing trans and nonbinary people. Here’s how Texas’ higher education leaders are responding. The Texas Tribune · Oct 1, 2025
Texas investigation into teachers’ posts after Charlie Kirk’s death violates their free speech, experts say Free speech experts say that when teachers speak in their personal capacity, even on school grounds but outside their official duties, they retain their right to comment on matters of public concern. The Texas Tribune · Sep 30, 2025
Meet our next CEO: Sarah Adler Hartman Sarah is an Austin native who brings a rare combination of vision and leadership experience to the job. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2025
Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status In May 2023, Miller wrote a letter urging university leaders to reconsider admitting a student whom he described as a “biracial Latina,” who was also the daughter of his political associate. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2025
Texas A&M System regents authorize settlement with former president Details of the agreement with Mark A. Welsh III, who resigned as leader of the flagship university on Sept. 19, will not be revealed until it is finalized. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26, 2025
Angelo State University bans classroom discussions of transgender identities, stirring criticism and confusion Instead of a campus-wide announcement, faculty members say the restrictions have trickled down through department chairs and college meetings. The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2025
Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026 Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024. The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2025
How a secret recording of a gender identity lecture upended Texas A&M Officials have struggled to detail the exact reasons for the A&M professor’s termination, citing a technical issue with her course description. Faculty say the move was politically motivated. The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025
“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation The Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2025
Providing basic care to students does not violate Texas’ parental consent law, state guidance to schools says The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services. The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025
TribCast: Texas is replacing the STAAR test In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Tribune reporter Sneha Dey and the Commit Partnership’s Bridget Worley about the changes to the state’s standardized test. The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025 Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide to students The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025 Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.
Newslaundry · Sep 3, 2025 Punjab’s darkest floods in 3 decades: As governance failures drown villages, stories of hope surface At least 30 dead. Over 2.56 lakh people affected. Close to 1,400 villages inundated. Nearly 3 lakh acres of crops submerged. Around Rs 50,000 crore in losses from paddy crops alone. All of Punjab’s 23 districts hit – at least half of them seeing heavy damage.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 30, 2025 Kerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions Camp Waldemar, Vista Camps and Camp Stewart ask the lieutenant governor for an expert to determine where cabins are located, want financial aid if pending camp safety bills pass.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025 Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considered for Texas Tech System’s top job Arrington represents Lubbock in Congress. Creighton is a longtime state lawmaker.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025 1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum The numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025 Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Wednesday evening, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025 Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas Student fellows support vital initiatives like the Texas Tribune Festival and provide in-depth coverage of key issues.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025 State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff. Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025 Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Reason · Aug 20, 2025 Did the Texas Tribune Hallucinate About Judge Ho's Dissent? The article misattributed two quotations to Judge Ho. And variants of those quotes appeared in the majority, but there were inexplicable alterations.