Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them — and note that prison staff also bring in contraband.
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After Being Deported, Allowed to Return, Then Detained Again, a Texas DACA Recipient Fears What’s Next
José Contreras Díaz was one of hundreds of DACA recipients the Trump administration targeted for deportation. He’s one of a few the federal government has allowed to return.
José Contreras Díaz was one of hundreds of DACA recipients the Trump administration targeted for deportation. He’s one of a few the federal government has allowed to return.
Texas Father Among DACA Recipients Trump Administration Now Targeting for Deportation
Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas.
Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas.
Portrayals of Islam and People of Color Dominate Discussion in Texas’ Social Studies Rewrite
The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.
Democrats argue that conservative activists and the board’s advisory group have assumed control of Texas’ social studies rewrite and minimized teacher expertise. In previous years, teachers have normally guided the process.
A Border Wall Through Big Bend Appears to Be On Hold After Public Outcry, but Questions Remain
While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.
While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.
TDCJ Official Confirms in Trial Testimony That It Could Cost $1.5 Billion to Fully Cool Texas Prisons
Current and former heads of Texas’ prison system defended asking for lesser amounts to air-condition facilities during a federal trial on extreme heat in TDCJ facilities.
Current and former heads of Texas’ prison system defended asking for lesser amounts to air-condition facilities during a federal trial on extreme heat in TDCJ facilities.
Texas Is Cutting Undocumented Immigrants off from School, Work and Driving
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
Texas’ Drag Show Restrictions Take Effect After Years of Court Challenges
The law prohibits sexually explicit drag performances on public property or in front of children.
The law prohibits sexually explicit drag performances on public property or in front of children.
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.
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.
After a Decade of Missteps, Corpus Christi Careens Toward Water Catastrophe
City officials expect to reach a “water emergency” within months and run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel deliveries to Texas airports, hike gas prices and trigger a local economic disaster without precedent, former officials say.
City officials expect to reach a “water emergency” within months and run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel deliveries to Texas airports, hike gas prices and trigger a local economic disaster without precedent, former officials say.
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.
Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.
Questions About Self-Driving Cars Amplify After One Blocked an Ambulance Responding to Austin Shooting
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
University of Texas Regents Approve Limits on Teaching ‘Unnecessary Controversial Subjects’
Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace.
Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace.
How to Spot AI-Generated Images and Online Content During the 2026 Primary Elections
Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
Texans Are Demanding Their Local Governments Push Pause on Data Centers. Can They?
Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use. Local officials, some enticed by a tax boon, say they have little power to stop the rush.
Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use. Local officials, some enticed by a tax boon, say they have little power to stop the rush.
Texas’ Social Studies Shakeup Creates Divide Over Whose Histories to Teach, and How
Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.
Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.