A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked moves to end an Obama-era program shielding young foreign-born “dreamers” from deportation — though he recognized that the administration “indisputably” has the authority to do so. Full Story
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Half of the FEMA-provided money is available immediately, the governor said at a press conference in Rockport. The rest will come on or before the one-year anniversary of Harvey's landfall in late August. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been fighting securities fraud charges for most of his first term, received money from family friends and other personal connections for his legal defense, according to a newly released financial disclosure statement. Full Story
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New state Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock is the latest judge to face a familiar challenge in Texas: On the bench, he has to appear impartial. But to keep his seat, he has to win the approval of Texas' deep-red electorate. Full Story
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In crowded, competitive Republican primaries to replace two retiring congressmen, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is investing time, energy and political capital to help two of his former staffers join him in the Texas delegation. Full Story
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Both sides revealed the outlines of their cases Monday in a federal court trial testing Texas' nearly 150-year-old system of statewide elections to the state's two highest courts. Full Story
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Though Folo Media is suspending its operations, Texas Tribune reporter Morgan Smith will forge ahead solo, covering poverty and inequity across Texas with a special focus on her home city of San Antonio. Full Story
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For the second time in a matter of months, a top legal adviser to Gov. Greg Abbott has been named to a prominent judicial post. Full Story
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Harris County foresaw key risks, including a slow response from the Red Cross, but never implemented its strategy. Full Story
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The Texas primaries are three weeks away. Between statewide races and those for seats in Congress and the Texas Legislature, there are 215 races on the 2018 Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Which ones are on my short list? Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing Texas Republicans for a turbulent election year amid super-charged Democratic enthusiasm — including in his own re-election campaign. Full Story
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Watch video of our conversation with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Full Story
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George P. Bush, whose agency took over running the iconic Texas landmark from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 2015, says a "doctored" audit led to the investigation — but won't say how it was doctored. Full Story
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Powerful conservatives have taken several shots over the past few months at an educational advocacy group aiming to promote voting. Full Story
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The federal government shut down briefly Thursday night, over U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's procedural objections over increased spending. Full Story
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A judge said Hidalgo County's lawsuit against former drainage district manager Godfrey Garza Jr. wasn't strong enough to take before a jury. But the county judge says the county will appeal. Full Story
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One of the two women running in the Democratic primary to unseat state Sen. Konni Burton backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. The other backed Bernie Sanders. Remnants of that divide from two years ago can be found in their current match-up. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott is working to defeat three incumbent Republican House members who crossed him on ethics legislation during the regular session last year. If he doesn't win, they'll be back — with scores to settle. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott now has two spots to fill on the commission that oversees the Texas Department of Transportation at a time when he's drawing ire for blocking toll projects. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Thursday said that the results of an FBI investigation into the death of a Border Patrol agent should serve as a reminder that people should not draw conclusions before having all the information. Full Story
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