President Joe Biden says he’ll visit the border next week during Mexico trip
The president, who has been criticized by some Republicans for not visiting the border since he took office, hasn’t announced where his visit would take place. Full Story
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T-Squared: Introducing our spring 2023 fellows
Tribune fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the operation of a modern news organization. Full Story
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For teens in Deep East Texas, accessing sex education and contraception is next to impossible
In conservative Sabine County, it’s hard for teens to access contraception or sex education beyond lessons on abstinence. The Deep East Texas region has one of the highest teen birth rates in the state. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy emerges as key GOP agitator in U.S. House speaker fight
Three Texas Republicans, including Roy, voted three times against U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to be House speaker. They’re demanding rules changes that would give more power to rank-and-file members. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, speaks with reporters as he departs the House floor after the House Representatives held their third vote for House speaker on the first day of the 118th Congress on Jan. 03, 2023, in Washington, D.C. No speaker was elected, and the House adjourned.]()
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Texas family planning clinics require parental consent for birth control following court ruling
The Title X program has long provided free, confidential contraception to anyone, regardless of age, income or immigration status. A North Texas federal judge ruled in December that the program violates Texas law and parents’ rights. Full Story
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Texas ag agency says climate change threatens state’s food supply
A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living. Full Story
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“It takes time to get stuff done”: New Texas congressman promises results, not rhetoric
Nathaniel Moran, the former Smith County judge, has promised to be a staunch conservative who will pass legislation. That worries some of his constituents. Full Story
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Property tax revision, judicial branch expansion among new Texas laws that took effect Jan. 1
While the Legislature will soon start its new session, some laws passed in 2021 are just now taking effect. Full Story
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Almost two months after Election Day, Harris County still doesn’t know if polling site problems kept people from voting
Some sites opened late and reportedly ran out of paper in November, but the county says its investigation into the issues “has not yet revealed” whether anyone was turned away. Full Story
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TribCast: Evan Smith reflects on a career of watching Texas politics and media
In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with outgoing Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith about the state of politics in Texas. Full Story
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Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year
The program, known as Chapter 313, provides companies with billions of dollars in property tax breaks. The court said it is up to the Legislature to make the call on what to do as the program is set to expire and the state is swamped with applications. Full Story
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Texas 2022: Year in Photos
Texas Tribune photographers captured a historic year of challenges and resilience. Full Story
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T-Squared: Before I go, one final pitch to support The Texas Tribune
It’s been fun. It’s been real. It’s been a calling more than a job. And it’s been an honor — the honor of my lifetime. Full Story
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Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy following disrupted natural gas services during freeze
Atmos, a major natural gas provider for the state, apologized for last week’s service disruption that left some Texans without heat during freezing weather. Full Story
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Best of the Rest: The 2022 stories Texas Tribune journalists wish we’d had
We can’t get to everything — as much as we’d like to. Here are stories from other publications that we loved. They highlight all the complexities of life in Texas and remind us that it takes a village to give Texans the information they need. Full Story
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Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown brings on federal investigation
The Dallas-based airline has canceled more flights than any other airline during the holidays, prompting federal investigators to ask why. Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep Title 42, the pandemic-era policy to quickly turn away migrants, for now
The court ordered the Biden administration to continue enforcing the policy while Texas and other states that want to keep the Trump-era rule in place prepare their legal arguments. Full Story
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![Texas National Guard and Texas DPS officers position themselves on the banks of the Rio Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in El Paso. Over 400 personnel have been sent to this border sector by Governor Abbott after El Paso city officials declared a state of emergency.]()
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Jennifer Shuford named commissioner of Texas public health agency
The infectious disease doctor has been at the helm of the department in an interim capacity since the fall, replacing longtime commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt following his retirement. Full Story
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T-Squared: John Thornton, the Tribune’s founder, is stepping down from our board after 13 years
The visionary venture capitalist had the idea for our nonprofit news org and put the people and money in place to bring it to life. We would not be here today without him. Full Story
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Broken hearts lead to broken traditions in Uvalde as Mata family celebrates first holidays without Tess
The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at the grave of 10-year-old Tess, surrounded by family. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, they broke their traditions. Full Story
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