State appeals court strikes down Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance

A state appeals court ruled that Austin’s voter-approved ordinance obstructed the enforcement of state drug laws. The court rejected a similar ordinance in San Marcos last week.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2025July 31, 2025

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Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry

What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.

by María Méndez, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2025June 18, 2025

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Matthew McConaughey testifies in Texas Lege Wednesday, calling for more film investment

Parameters of HB 4568 stipulate that qualifying films must ‘portray Texas and Texans in a positive fashion’ and uphold family values.

by Stephanie Koithan April 23, 2025June 3, 2025

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Texas measles cases reach 624 as virus continues its spread in other states

The number of cases nationwide has surpassed 800, according to federal officials.

by Sanford Nowlin April 22, 2025May 20, 2025

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Clip shows Texas doctor treating patients while he has measles

The doctor was back at work a day after his rash appeared. Medical experts say he was still contagious.

by Stephanie Koithan April 22, 2025May 20, 2025

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Supreme Court halts deportation of 200 migrants from North Texas detention facility

The men were given 24 hours’ notice of their impending deportation and were forced to sign deportation papers they couldn’t read, according to reports.

by Stephanie Koithan April 21, 2025May 14, 2025

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Bird flu discovered in skunks, raccoons, cats and foxes in six Texas counties

The virus’ jump to other types of mammals comes as the Trump White House has slashed jobs and budgets at the Centers for Disease Control.

by Sanford Nowlin April 21, 2025May 7, 2025

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Large amounts of cocaine wash up on Texas shore near Galveston

Like an adult Easter egg hunt, countless helpful commenters agreed to assist the search effort.

by Stephanie Koithan April 21, 2025July 29, 2025

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Court orders immigration officials to restore legal status of three people who came to Texas on student visas

The three former students went to UT-Arlington and UT-Dallas. While they have prevailed in court so far, many other international students’ education futures remain uncertain.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2025May 6, 2025

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As Texas measles cases near 600, experts tie outbreak to spread in other states plus Mexico

So far, the number of cases nationwide has reached 800 across eight states, and more cases are reported in Mexico and Canada.

Sanford NowlinApril 18, 2025April 30, 2025

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ACLU Texas concludes immigrant rights tour in San Antonio with 12-foot puppets

The performance is a creative way to convey Know Your Rights information amid escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric and deportations.

by Stephanie Koithan April 14, 2025July 16, 2025

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Central Texas town of Kyle postpones annual gathering of people named Kyle

The number of Kyles attending the annual gathering of Kyles in Kyle declined last year — only 700 showed up.

by Michael Karlis April 14, 2025May 20, 2025

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String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2025June 26, 2025

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Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act

The ruling extends a temporary restraining order for three Venezuelan migrants detained in South Texas who are facing deportation.

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2025April 17, 2025

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Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2025April 26, 2025

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Texas one of the riskiest states for having sex, report finds

Note to self: don’t go to Alaska.

by Stephanie Koithan April 10, 2025June 30, 2025

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Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million

State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.

by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2025July 14, 2025

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Texas’ number of measles cases has doubled over past month, now reaching 505

The number of Texas counties with infections has also increased to 21 from 19.

by Sanford Nowlin April 8, 2025April 18, 2025

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Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security

The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard presence has largely disappeared from Shelby Park, which sits next to the Rio Grande.

by Ayden Runnels April 8, 2025April 12, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott silent about vaccinations as second child dies in Texas measles outbreak

Even though state health officials learned of the death Thursday, Abbott spent the weekend tweeting about school vouchers.

by Sanford Nowlin April 7, 2025April 22, 2025

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State appeals court strikes down Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry

Matthew McConaughey testifies in Texas Lege Wednesday, calling for more film investment

Texas measles cases reach 624 as virus continues its spread in other states

Clip shows Texas doctor treating patients while he has measles

Supreme Court halts deportation of 200 migrants from North Texas detention facility

Bird flu discovered in skunks, raccoons, cats and foxes in six Texas counties

Large amounts of cocaine wash up on Texas shore near Galveston

Court orders immigration officials to restore legal status of three people who came to Texas on student visas

As Texas measles cases near 600, experts tie outbreak to spread in other states plus Mexico

ACLU Texas concludes immigrant rights tour in San Antonio with 12-foot puppets

Central Texas town of Kyle postpones annual gathering of people named Kyle

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act

Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities

Texas one of the riskiest states for having sex, report finds

Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million

Texas’ number of measles cases has doubled over past month, now reaching 505

Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security

Gov. Greg Abbott silent about vaccinations as second child dies in Texas measles outbreak