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Catherine DeLaura was a 2020-21 fall engagement fellow. She received a master’s from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in Russian studies from New York University and has worked for Reporting Texas at UT-Austin. Cat is interested in covering the environment, religion and rural communities.
Lawmakers could face a multibillion-dollar budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying recession. That will only compound the difficulties of balancing the budget. Full Story
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The last day to vote early in Texas is Oct. 30. Use The Texas Tribune's voter guide to learn more about key election dates, voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting and Texas candidates. Full Story
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Five Texas Tribune political journalists answered questions on Reddit about the Nov. 3 general election. Full Story
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Working at polls is going to look different this year. Find out what poll workers do, who qualifies to be one and how to become one yourself. Full Story
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Use The Texas Tribune's voter guide to learn more about voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting, voting in person, Texas candidates and key dates for the 2020 general election. Full Story