Texans in multiple cities joined rallies across the country Saturday to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies and call for the reunification of thousands of immigrant children who were separated from their parents Full Story
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Thousands gathered in Texas cities and around the country Saturday to protest the separation of undocumented children from their families. More than 2,000 children remain separated from their families due to Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy of criminally prosecuting all illegal entries. Full Story
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Many Rio Grande Valley residents have farmed land along the border fence for decades. On hot summer days, they mow their lawns and repair trucks, take care of ailing relatives and sip coffee at local convenience stores. What they don’t do, they say, is worry about a crisis at the border. Full Story
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The Trump administration plans to detain migrant families together in custody rather than release them, according to a new court filing that suggests such detentions could last longer than the 20 days envisioned by a court settlement. Full Story
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The special election for the remainder of his term in the central Texas district will take place on Nov. 6, the next uniform election date. Full Story
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For Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy represents an opportunity. For Democrats, it has inspired fear. And for the U.S. Senate race in Texas, it has already become a rallying cry. Full Story
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More than 2,000 children have been separated from their families at the border. Here's the latest on what's happening at the border, in Washington and among Texas politicians. Full Story
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Hays County well owners thought they won the water fight against Houston-based Electro Purification three years ago. Now, regulators are left trying to balance residential priorities with business interests. Full Story
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This looks like a year where the rule of "all politics is local" is out. The findings from the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll make it seem that "all politics is national." Full Story
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In deep-red Texas, abortion opponents are already eyeing the new U.S. Supreme Court vacancy as a chance to push more aggressive legislation without fear of judicial override. Full Story
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After being released from custody in El Paso on Sunday, the parents have now learned the whereabouts of their children, a shelter director said. But there are more hurdles before they're reunited. Full Story
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The bill passed 86-11 and had the support of both Texas' U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune is part of an international project aimed at gathering information about parents and children who have been separated as a result of a recent "zero tolerance" immigration policy. Help us tell their stories. Full Story
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A native of Guatemala who is fleeing persecution struggles to reach his family in the U.S. Full Story
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Demonstrators from across Texas gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Brownsville on Thursday to protest the separation of undocumented children from their parents at the border. Full Story
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Though he praised the nation's economic growth under President Donald Trump's leadership, Abbott urged the president to reconsider his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Full Story
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Goodfellow Air Force Base is one of two Texas military bases chosen to house undocumented immigrants. Residents are already volunteering to help, but details are hard to come by so far. Full Story
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West Texas A&M opened a simulated emergency operations center on campus to train student teachers on how to respond to crises, including active shooters and natural disasters. Full Story
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Just as the Parkland shooting turned Florida students into activists, the Santa Fe High School shooting mobilized a group of students to push for change in their conservative community. Full Story
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As the White House faces court orders to reunite families separated at the border, immigrant children as young as 3 years old are being ordered into court for their own deportation proceedings, according to attorneys in Texas, California and Washington, D.C. Full Story
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