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.
How to Stay Safe in the Texas Heat
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
Truckers Hope Protest Over Unpaid Hours and Lack of Restrooms Will Spark a Permian Basin Labor Movement
Truckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.
Truckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.
Texas Weather Extremes Likely to Become Normal, Scientists Say
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.
Texas Has Spent More Than $148 Million Busing Migrants to Other Parts of the Country
Since Gov. Greg Abbott announced the program in 2022, Texas has paid to bus more than 102,000 migrants to cities around the country.
Since Gov. Greg Abbott announced the program in 2022, Texas has paid to bus more than 102,000 migrants to cities around the country.