West Texas Site Applies for Nuke Waste License
The company operating a low-level nuclear waste dump in West Texas on Thursday applied for a license to begin accepting highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel. Full Story
The company operating a low-level nuclear waste dump in West Texas on Thursday applied for a license to begin accepting highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel. Full Story
Texas public university officials told lawmakers on Thursday that scientific research using human fetal tissue was limited in scope but crucial to medical advances. Full Story
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has filed legislation to expedite a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that will determine how best to protect the Houston region from a devastating hurricane. Full Story
Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner has never been much of a fan of Ted Cruz. He made that clearer than ever Wednesday. Full Story
It's the first day of our spring membership drive, a great time — maybe the best time — to support our nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization. Full Story
Sixteen years ago, CPS staffers accused Gary and Melissa Gates of abuse and removed their 13 children from their home. That case fizzled quickly, but the allegations and ensuing legal fight continue to provide fodder for Gates' political opponents. Full Story
Texas lawmakers will meet Thursday to examine policies on how human fetal tissue can be used for scientific research. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Teacher groups move to stop implementation of a new educator evaluation system, a new online tool makes it easier to track school climate and few states meet guidelines for in-school physical activity. Full Story
After being sentenced to life in prison a second time, convicted murderer Bernie Tiede wants another do-over. An East Texas jury sentenced Tiede to 99 years or life in prison in the killing of wealthy Carthage widow Marjorie Nugent. Full Story
Ted Cruz veered away from the standard presidential campaign playbook on Wednesday with his announcement of a vice presidential pick. Full Story