Not Enough Substitute Teachers
Administrators, school staff, and uncredentialed stand-ins are being sent into classrooms to cover for teachers who fall ill or have to isolate. But even those improvisations aren't keeping classrooms fully staffed.
Witness to the 2019 El Paso Walmart Shooting Fighting to return to the U.S.
The El Paso restaurant server watched the shooting unfold and later gave a statement to police and the FBI. She was deported after being pulled over for a broken brake light.
Texas Striving for Herd Immunity
Medical experts say the state will struggle to immunize enough Texans to halt the chain of transmission through vaccination. But they hope to soon see evidence that vaccination efforts are helping to take pressure off the health care system.
Can Texas Legally Secede From the U.S.?
Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally.
Texas State Prisons to Change Their Name
There are 99 state prisons and jails in the state, and several of which are named after people with racist and sometimes violent histories, according to The Marshall Project.
Abbott Disagrees With Biden's Energy and Climate Agenda
Abbott signed an executive order that he said would "direct every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the" energy sector in Texas.
How Immigration Orders are Playing out in Texas
TribCast - Matthew speaks with Abby, Julián and Ross about President Joe Biden's immigration executive orders and the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
Abbott Vows to Ban Homeless Camping in Public
A year and a half after Austin lifted a local ban on camping in public, some officials want to buy hotels for housing homeless residents.
Biden Administration Sued by AG Paxton
Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a complaint and motion for a temporary restraining order in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, asking the Court to immediately halt the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) freeze on deportations of illegal aliens.
Wastewater From Oil Fields Could Replenish the State's Aquifers
A recent EPA decision will allow Texas to regulate water discharges from oil drilling operations.
Biden Administration to Include Undocumented Immigrants in Census
President Donald Trump's efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional representation are out with his administration.
$1.2 Billion Recovery for Taxpayers
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Texas Office of the Attorney General recovered $1.2 billion in civil litigation…
Former Houston Officer Charged for Participating in U.S. Capitol Protest
A federal affidavit filed by a special agent Tuesday identified the Houston Police officer who participated in the protest at the Capitol as 18-year veteran Tam Pham.
DPS Recognizes AMBER Alert 25th Anniversary
AMBER Alert Awareness Day was held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, marking 25 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman of Arlington, Texas, was abducted.
Officer Under Investigation After Participating in U.S. Capitol Protest
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced Wednesday that an 18-year veteran of the department is on administrative leave and under federal investigation for his activities in Washington, D.C. last week.
Paxton Appointments Judd Stone as New Solicitor General
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the departure of Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins and the appointment of Judd Stone.
Governor's Quarterly Meeting on People with Disabilities
The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) will hold our quarterly business meeting on January 27th and 28th via Zoom.
Texas files Civil Investigation Against Big Tech
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a civil investigation against Google, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon Web Services, and Apple.
San Antonio Election Fraudster Arrested
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot.
Trump visiting Texas' Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday
The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration.