The teenage members of Los Mariachi Troyanos learn confidence and connection in their journey through traditional Mexican music.
Becoming Mariachis: A season with University High’s Los Mariachi Troyanos
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Congress
Rep. Julie Johnson traded stocks from company that helps Trump’s deportation efforts despite anti-ICE comments
Among Texas congressional lawmakers, Johnson has made the second-highest number of trades, amassing a volume of $4.24 million.
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2026 Texas Elections
On the issues: Q&A with the Democrats running for Texas attorney general
Republicans have turned the office into a conservative legal juggernaut, but three Democrats are competing for the chance to take it back. To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.
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Criminal Justice
Execution of Texas man convicted of 1998 double murder scheduled for Wednesday
Charles Thompson was sentenced in 1999 for killing his then-girlfriend and another man. His execution in Texas will be the first in the United States this year.
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State Government
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
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Health care
AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.
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TribCast
TribCast: Will Venezuela impact Texas’ oil industry?
TribCast dives into the potentially Texas-sized repercussions of President Trump’s plan to get U.S. companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry.
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Politics
Plane tied to prominent Houston law firm crashes in Maine, killing six
Officials have yet to identify any of the six victims of the crash. The law firm’s PAC has donated to lawmakers fighting tort reform.
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Demographics
Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
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Texas primaries: What to know about the top candidates running for office
The Texas Tribune helps Texans vote by producing comprehensive voter guides for every major election. Find and share all our voting resources here.