Correction, May 19, 2026 10:04 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the original charge for Rakim Sharkey. In 2017, Sharkey was charged with "continuous trafficking of persons."
Inside the child sex abuse case that resulted in Ken Paxton’s office offering a plea deal of just one day in jail
Correction, May 5, 2026 7:57 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of shooting suspect Seung Ho Han.
Two killed, three injured in shooting at Carrollton shopping mall
Correction, April 29, 2026 9:52 am:
A previous version of this story misspelled Malorie Lytal's name.
Camp Mystic director apologizes to families of campers, counselors who died in flood
Correction, April 28, 2026 11:49 am:
A previous version of this story stated an incorrect sample size and margin of error for the poll. The figures were corrected when the pollster, TPOR, informed the Tribune after publishing that TPOR had initially provided inaccurate sample size and margin of error data.
Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new polls of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Correction, April 27, 2026 4:46 pm:
An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Dorina Murgulet, a Texas A&M-Corpus Christi professor.
As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes
Correction, April 24, 2026 9:29 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Vikki Goodwin as a Republican; she is a Democrat.
Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
Correction, April 20, 2026 1:13 pm:
An earlier edition of this story incorrectly listed Texas comptroller candidate Don Huffines as an endorser of Ken Paxton. Paxton's campaign website does list Huffines as an endorser of his campaign, but Huffines campaign has since told the Tribune that is not true.
On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn
Correction, April 17, 2026 5:06 pm:
A previous verison of this story incorrectly defined a water emergency — it's the point at which the city has 180 days before water demand exceeds supply — and misstated when Corpus Christi imposed drought restrictions. They went into effect in December 2024.
As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes
Correction, April 15, 2026 3:24 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Austin leaders made a change to police department policy regarding interactions with ICE. The police department made that change.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Correction, April 14, 2026 9:58 pm:
A previous version of the photo caption misspelled Mary Liz Eastland's last name.
Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies
Correction, April 10, 2026 9:44 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly said early voting would run through April 20-28. Early voting will not take place on April 21 because it is San Jacinto Day, a legal holiday in Texas.
Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ May 2 local elections
Correction, April 3, 2026 9:29 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training at public colleges and universities was signed into law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law in 2023 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.
Correction, April 1, 2026 4:43 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly identified RoxAnn Dominguez's position at the Texas Pharmacy Association. She is its CEO.
Forced to sell medications at a loss, rural Texas pharmacies seek new survival tactics
Clarification, March 27, 2026 11:23 am:
This article has been updated to reflect the state reversed a decision to mandate a single system for all child care providers to report certain data to the state. It will issue an updated decision later.
After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud.
Correction, March 25, 2026 2:52 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Plano, Irving and Farmer's Branch were planning to vote in May on whether to withdraw from Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The three cities ended their withdrawal bids in February.
Elon Musk company selects proposed mile-long Dallas tunnel
Correction, March 20, 2026 4:51 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Boerne ISD is looking for funds to install Campus Guardian Angel's program. The district said it has not been seeking funding for the program.
Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings
Correction, March 18, 2026 12:01 pm:
The story has been corrected to attribute information from Every Texan to its food policy analyst Amber O'Connor.
What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions
Correction, March 17, 2026 6:11 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the method for Harris County employees to choose an organization to represent them. Organizations must receive support from at least 20% of employees to be selected, not 50%.
Harris County to vote on means for labor groups to represent employees for salary, policy talks
Correction, March 17, 2026 10:23 am:
A previous version of this story said Spring Branch ISD planned to install Campus Guardian Angel's drone safety program. While there is interest from community members, the district has not committed to the company's program.
Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings
Correction, March 16, 2026 10:48 am:
A previous version of this story listed the incorrect county as the location for the Sanders ranch. It's in Marion County.
Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state
