In the Roundup: New data from the state’s child welfare agency shows investigators are struggling to protect the most vulnerable. Plus, one lawmaker wants ninth graders to learn how to act during traffic stops, and Donald Trump’s words about women could be affecting his performance in the Lone Star State.

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Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered...

Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for...