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• Judge orders the immediate release of El Paso DACA recipient

  By Uriel J. García 2 hours ago

  The El Paso federal judge said the Trump administration is violating the constitutional rights of Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago, a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. for two decades. Full Story 

• TribCast: Will the Texas renewable energy powerhouse survive?

  By Matthew Watkins Sept. 30, 2025

  This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry. Full Story 

• Texas halts commercial drivers licenses for many immigrants

  By Colleen DeGuzman Updated: Sept. 30, 2025

  DACA recipients, refugees and asylum recipients will no longer be able to receive or renew commercial licenses, the Department of Public Safety announced. Full Story 

• Texans ask for eligibility fixes, stronger accountability in school voucher program

  By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune, and Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica Sept. 30, 2025

  For the first time since Texas authorized the program, the state heard public testimony from people concerned about pre-K funding, special education provisions and data reporting. Full Story 

• Second immigrant dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility

  By Uriel J. García Sept. 30, 2025

  The 32-year-old Mexican citizen died after being taken off life support, his wife said in a written statement. Full Story 

• Democratic Rep. Jon Rosenthal will run for Texas Railroad Commission

  By Alejandro Serrano Updated: Sept. 30, 2025

  The day after the four-term Houston lawmaker launched his statewide bid, his former chief of staff, Odus Evbagharu, announced he was running to succeed his former boss in the Texas House. Full Story 

• Texas investigation into teachers’ posts after Charlie Kirk’s death violates their free speech, experts say

  By Jaden Edison Sept. 30, 2025

  Free speech experts say that when teachers speak in their personal capacity, even on school grounds but outside their official duties, they retain their right to comment on matters of public concern. Full Story 

• Central Texas floods reveal need to shore up disaster response in unincorporated areas

  By Laura Mallonee, Grist Sept. 30, 2025

  Almost one-third of Americans live in areas like Travis County’s Sandy Creek, where disaster aid can be spotty. Full Story 

• Shooter’s notes say he intended to target ICE officers, authorities say

  By Uriel J. García, Colleen DeGuzman and Nicholas Gutteridge Updated: Sept. 29, 2025

  Federal authorities said the notes indicate the 29-year-old who killed an ICE detainee and wounded two others expressed hatred for the federal government and acted alone. Full Story 

• Meet our next CEO: Sarah Adler Hartman

  By Trei Brundrett, Texas Tribune Board of Directors Sept. 29, 2025

  Sarah is an Austin native who brings a rare combination of vision and leadership experience to the job. Full Story 

• Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status

  By Kate McGee Sept. 29, 2025

  In May 2023, Miller wrote a letter urging university leaders to reconsider admitting a student whom he described as a “biracial Latina,” who was also the daughter of his political associate. Full Story 

• About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown

  By Marijke Friedman Sept. 29, 2025

  Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy. Full Story 

• Texas Tech’s limits on gender identity discussion deepen fears of politics breaching academic freedom

  By Jessica Priest, Jayme Lozano Carver and Sneha Dey Updated: Sept. 26, 2025

  Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health. Full Story 

• Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for “inciting violence”

  By Ayden Runnels Sept. 26, 2025

  Thomas Alter, who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference, won’t be allowed to teach but will be reinstated with pay, the university said. Full Story 

• Texas A&M System regents authorize settlement with former president

  By Nicholas Gutteridge Updated: Sept. 26, 2025

  Details of the agreement with Mark A. Welsh III, who resigned as leader of the flagship university on Sept. 19, will not be revealed until it is finalized. Full Story 

• State approves $562 million Texas Energy Fund loan for power plant near Baytown

  By Paul Cobler Sept. 26, 2025

  The low-interest loan to NRG Energy for a gas-fired power plant is the largest of three loans approved through the $7 billion fund since its creation in 2023. Full Story