Texas health officials have told vaccine providers that they could resume using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in all adult recipients. Use of that vaccine had been paused for nearly two weeks.
Yasmeen Khalifa
Yasmeen Khalifa , originally from Egypt, grew up in the Piney Woods of East Texas and is now based in Houston. Previously, Yasmeen worked for the Houston Chronicle as an audience producer, the Washington Post as an audience intern, and the Texas Tribune as an audience engagement fellow. Yasmeen is passionate about audience-centered journalism, which she believes can highlight the issues and stories of underrepresented and misunderstood communities. In her free time, you'll find her rescuing cats, swimming or kayaking in just about any body of water, or roadtripping.
Posted in
Demographics
How to get involved in the Texas redistricting process
Given Texas’ history, it would be unusual if, at the very least, some redistricting plans didn’t end up in federal court. Here’s how you can get involved in the redistricting process and help work toward fair and equal districts for your community.
Posted in
Texas Legislature 2021
The 2021 redistricting process will impact Texas politics for the next 10 years. Here’s how it’ll work.
Republicans will control the process, but a legal and political fight is sure to commence over who is empowered and whose voice is diluted.
Posted in
Coronavirus in Texas
How to help — and find help — as the coronavirus surges in Texas during the holiday season
Food banks and nonprofits are providing free meals, internet access and housing assistance. As they face an increase in demand during another coronavirus surge, the organizations are also asking for help.
Posted in
Graphics and data reporting
Texans have until Oct. 30 to vote early in 2020 election
The last day to vote early in Texas is Oct. 30. Use The Texas Tribune’s voter guide to learn more about key election dates, voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting and Texas candidates.
Posted in
Demographics
The census doesn’t count Arab Americans. That leaves some Texans feeling invisible.
The census does not include an option for people to identify as Middle Eastern or North African Americans. That leaves Arab Texans to identify as white or “other” on the all-important national count.
Posted in
Graphics and data reporting
Voting in Texas during the pandemic: Everything you need to know about the 2020 general election
Use The Texas Tribune’s voter guide to learn more about voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting, voting in person, Texas candidates and key dates for the 2020 general election.