The prominent right-wing pastor told state lawmakers that an anti-communist curriculum is crucial to reaffirming that America is a “Christian country.”
With Crumbling Public Health Infrastructure, Rural Texas Scrambles to Respond to Measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
Texas A&M System Bans Drag Shows From Its Universities
The move potentially sets up a new First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.
The move potentially sets up a new First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.
Trump Is Sending Migrants From the U.S. to Guantanamo. One Mother Speaks Out About Her Son’s Detention
Yoiker Sequera’s mother reflects on her fears after finding out her son had been detained in the infamous prison in Cuba for two weeks before being deported to Venezuela.
Yoiker Sequera’s mother reflects on her fears after finding out her son had been detained in the infamous prison in Cuba for two weeks before being deported to Venezuela.
Migrants at Texas Border in Shock After Trump Canceled Their Asylum Appointments
Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border.
A Former Shrimper Tries To Revive Matagorda Bay and Its Fishing Industry With $50 Million Pollution Settlement
Five years after Diane Wilson’s landmark settlement with Formosa Plastics, she’s directing the money toward reviving “the bay and the fishermen.”
Five years after Diane Wilson’s landmark settlement with Formosa Plastics, she’s directing the money toward reviving “the bay and the fishermen.”
Texas’ Citrus Industry — Once an Agricultural Powerhouse — Is on the Brink of Disaster
A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
A Growing and Aging Population Is Forcing Texas Counties to Seek State EMS Funding
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or to contract out services.
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or to contract out services.
A Battered Child Care Industry’s Latest Challenge? Competing for 4-Year-Olds.
A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.
A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.
Animal Welfare Advocates Will Plead With Texas Lawmakers to Help Cities Control Stray Pet Population
One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized.
One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized.
Texas’ Prison Guard Shortfall Makes It Harder for Inmates to Get Reprieve from Extreme Indoor Heat, Critics Say
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
Texas Likely Undercounting Heat-Related Deaths
Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.
Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.
Justice Department Finds Texas Juvenile Detention Centers Violated Youth Offenders’ Rights
The DOJ found that officers overused pepper spray, kept youths in prolonged isolation and failed to protect them from sexual abuse.
The DOJ found that officers overused pepper spray, kept youths in prolonged isolation and failed to protect them from sexual abuse.
Nine Out of 10 Texans Say Housing Costs Too Much, Poll Finds
Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.
Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.
Texas’ Youngest Students Are Struggling With Their Learning, Educators Say
A national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear.
A national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear.
“Now Is the Time to Take Action”: Carbon Monoxide Poisonings After Hurricane Beryl Are the Highest Since Texas Winter Storm
Little has changed since the 2021 Texas winter storm. Power outages following Beryl’s July landfall led to two deaths and roughly 400 Texans hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Little has changed since the 2021 Texas winter storm. Power outages following Beryl’s July landfall led to two deaths and roughly 400 Texans hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.