Immigrant infants too young to talk called into court to defend themselves

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday officially deemed Bexar County noncompliant with new, stricter ozone standards enacted under the Obama administration. The so-called "nonattainment designation" will come with stricter federal scrutiny that state and local officials say will adversely impact the local economy.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 8 in Houston. A week ago, Abbott committed to a different debate — on Sept. 28 in Austin.

House members are expected to include the money in a spending bill, but the Senate's version includes only $1.6 billion for the wall.

State Rep. Jason Villalba, a Dallas Republican who lost his primary in March, writes in a column for TribTalk that it's time for all Republicans to support impeaching President Donald Trump.

A government chart — part of a federal court brief — lays out what happens to immigrant children separated from the adults who brought them to the U.S. It shows three outcomes. Only one ends in reunification.

Nearly 90 percent of Texas schools are enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare. Some say the program saves teachers money, though complaints are growing about the state's stagnant per-month contribution.

Abbott, who is seeking a second term, has $28.9 million in the bank — or 130 times Valdez's balance.

President Donald Trump's performance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday is drawing sharp reactions from some Texans in Congress and muted ones from others.

The new audit is yet another scandal at an agency plagued by contracting woes. Six of the commission's leaders have left in the last several months.