It's clear that many Democrats running for office in Texas oppose President Donald Trump. But when asked about a hypothetical impeachment, many Democratic candidates weren't so fast to say "yes" to oust a sitting president. Full Story
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Weeks after resigning from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold will be the port's full-time legislative liaison, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times reported Monday. Full Story
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The man named by President Donald Trump last year to oversee regulation of the nation’s $1.4 trillion credit union industry may be the federal government’s most unlikely telecommuter. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders have shown resistance to expanding gambling in the state in recent years. Full Story
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement signed off on continuing education credits for "Understanding the Jihadi Threat to America," a program run by an ex-FBI agent who's called Islam "barbaric and evil." Full Story
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Early voting begins today in the May 22 runoffs. Here's snapshots of the 34 primary runoffs for statewide, congressional and legislative offices and the State Board of Education. Full Story
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Texas Democrats face a true juggernaut in this year's race for governor, and they'll need a juggernaut of their own to pull it off. Last week's debate illustrated how much work they'll have to do to compete. Full Story
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Texas is one of just a handful of states that doesn't offer online voter registration. Advocates are hoping a recent ruling from a federal judge could change that. Full Story
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As early voting begins in Texas' Republican congressional runoffs, just about every race has devolved into a battle over which candidate supports President Donald Trump more. Full Story
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The two Democratic candidates for governor sounded out their differences — sometimes with rancor — at a church in Austin on Friday evening in their first and likely only debate before the May 22 runoff. Full Story
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The University of Texas System says it is unable to fix a $1.7 million-a-year problem that arose last month when its Tyler campus abruptly withdrew full-ride scholarship offers to about five dozen international students. Full Story
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Civil rights advocates hope that the ruling by U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia could force Texas to adopt a version of online voter registration. Full Story
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Because of a state-mandated waiting period, the system’s governing board must leave 21-days between naming finalists for the chancellor job and appointing their pick. The window to do that before McRaven departs seemed to have closed Friday. Full Story
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The candidates in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas governor, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, will hold their sole debate on Friday. You can watch them virtually debate in our Split Decision series and find out where they stand on abortion, gun control and legalizing marijuana. Full Story
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Andrew White is finally getting his debate with Lupe Valdez tonight in Austin. In a low-profile race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas, that could make a difference — if, that is, people watch. Full Story
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The Texas Rangers have been investigating Karolyi Ranch since January, but lawyers for survivors say action from the state attorney general is needed as well. Full Story
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Check out the video of our conversation in Austin with Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Wright said he was ultimately overruled by his family. He also acknowledged that it would've been an uphill battle. Full Story
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The longtime law enforcement officer gained international attention helping Democrats topple a Republican establishment in Dallas County. But she's already had some stumbles as she attempts an ascent to the governor's office. Full Story
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A series of life-changing events propelled Andrew White to follow in the footsteps of his father, former Gov. Mark White, and launch his own bid for Texas' highest office. Full Story
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