An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.

Vigil held in Houston for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man fatally shot by ICE agents

Son of man killed by ICE agent calls for investigation, says “my father would have complied”

ICE fatally shoots man in Houston after he allegedly tried to run over agent

ICE detained a nun on her way to Sunday Mass. #texas #tx #texasnews

New World Screwworm: Myth vs reality.

The Texas State Board of Education approved two major curriculum changes Friday. #texas #tx

State Rep. James Talarico looks to gain the support of Black Texas voters ahead of November.

Scenes from the 2026 Texas Democratic Convention

Screwworms aren't new. Texas once lost 180,000 animals to the parasite. Here's the history. #texas

Ken Paxton has been indicted, impeached & federally investigated. #texas #tx #paxton #talarico

The Texas beef industry had only been slowly rebuilding before screwworm came.#texas #screwworm #tx

Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

Eight planned data centers are poised to transform this small Texas county.

Texas Republican convention recap from politics reporter Alejandro Serrano.

Recap of the first days of the Texas Republican Convention.

Page the Elephant closes out Gov. Greg Abbott's speech at the Texas Republican convention in Houston

The New World screwworm has been detected in Texas for the first time in decades.

The 8 data centers that could transform one Texas county

Texas Tech discipline against law student over alleged Charlie Kirk comments stands after ruling

A family followed the rules to enter the U.S. but are leaving after arrest and monthlong detainment

Texas Tribune journalists share why you should join them at TribFest 2026

Texas Tech law student sues to block discipline related to Charlie Kirk comments

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How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian peddles oil-backed crypto coin

James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid

McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their community

AI-aligned super PACs are pouring millions into Texas congressional races

Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations

Thousands of Texas students lose college credits when transferring

What Texans need to know about new SNAP restrictions

Dan Patrick adds data centers, prediction markets and THC to Senate priorities

Texas Supreme Court ends lawsuits against power generators over 2021 winter storm

Nominees for Texas' 23rd congressional district speak at Save Big Bend protest in Austin

University of North Texas to cut more than 70 programs and minors to trim $45 million deficit

How Corpus Christi is trying to avoid a water crisis

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Rep. Greg Casar interrupts Sen. John Cornyn’s media availability at Austin-Bergstrom Airport

Questions about self-driving cars after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

How does the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts handle the state's money?

What does the Texas Agriculture Commissioner do?

How the Railroad Commission impacts the daily lives of Texans

How the Texas Supreme Court works

Learn about Texas Land Commissioner and Agriculture Commissioner

Learn about Texas’ representation in the U.S. Senate

How the Texas Attorney General works

Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed.