Correction, Feb. 11, 2026 5:08 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly reported the number of babies born in Texas between 2020 and 2024. It is 1.9 million.
Texans born without traditional sex traits worry new law will force them to choose a gender they don’t identify with
Clarification, Feb. 10, 2026 12:54 pm:
The story has been revised to reflect updated data provided by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
Correction, Feb. 8, 2026 5:43 pm:
A previous version of the story incorrectly identified Camp Mystic and the Eastland family as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by the families of girls who were killed in a July 4, 2025, flood. They are defendants.
Family of still-missing camper sues to shut down Camp Mystic
Correction, Feb. 2, 2026 4:32 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated how many homes are estimated to have lost power at the peak of the 2021 winter storm. The loss of 20,000 megawatts would have blacked out roughly 5 million homes.
Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?
Clarification, Jan. 28, 2026 6:16 pm:
This article has been updated to make clear that Xcel is one of many companies that owns aging utility poles in the Panhandle. A photo of a damaged utility pole not owned by Xcel has been removed. And captions have been updated to clarify ownership of certain utility poles.
Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utility
Correction, Jan. 28, 2026 1:01 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the number of newcomers Texas added from abroad in 2025. It added 167,475.
Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed
Clarification, Jan. 27, 2026 11:39 am:
A previous version of the story said the federal government had stopped rerouting 988 calls to a specialized LGBTQ+ line because it had become too expensive. The federal officials say it is because the program had run out of funding.
Removal of LGBTQ+ option from 988 hotline is straining overburdened Texas crisis centers
Correction, Jan. 22, 2026 11:04 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article misspelled Fort Worth Reporter Marissa Greene's last name.
North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic
Correction, Jan. 21, 2026 12:16 pm:
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of Javaid Anwar.
Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know
Correction, Jan. 16, 2026 5:38 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted James Poindexter as saying that not requiring a City Council vote on the sidewalk installation went against due process. Poindexter said a council vote on the sidewalk installation could strengthen its protections against attempts to remove it.
LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks
Correction, Jan. 15, 2026 8:16 pm:
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of former state Rep. Barbara Mallory Caraway.
Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Correction, Jan. 12, 2026 2:46 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the types of THC products that could flourish if hemp flowers were prohibited. Such a ban would economically benefit synthetic THC derivatives.
Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC
Correction, Jan. 7, 2026 4:34 pm:
A previous version of the district lookup tool listed the incorrect percentage of economically disadvantaged students for 42 of 1,208 districts. The share of disadvantaged students has been corrected for those districts.
Texas tracks the long-term outcomes of public school students. See how your school district compares here.
Correction, Jan. 5, 2026 11:01 am:
A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to Dallas Area Rapid Transit as Texas' largest public transit agency. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is the state's largest transit agency.
North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026
Clarification, Dec. 30, 2025 3:16 pm:
The story has been updated to clarify how many undocumented Mennonites are estimated to reside in West Texas.
Blamed for the nation’s historic measles outbreak, West Texas Mennonites have hardened their views on vaccines
Correction, Dec. 26, 2025 12:59 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly said Love Sanchez formerly worked at the Corpus Christi Independent School District. Sanchez worked at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Indigenous groups fight to save rediscovered settlement site on Texas coast
Correction, Dec. 19, 2025 3:56 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated where the Alliance for Secure AI is based. It's in Washington, D.C.
Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws
Correction, Dec. 16, 2025 9:34 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the transmission towers proposed by Oncor will be 200 feet wide at their base. The right of way around the towers will be 200 feet wide, not the towers themselves.
The name of the city hall advocate for Environment Texas was also misspelled. His name is Ian Seamans.
Residents protest high-voltage power lines that could skirt Dinosaur Valley State Park
Correction, Dec. 11, 2025 10:22 am:
A previous version of this article misspelled Kathi Arocha's name.
Arlington upholds suspension of protections for LGBTQ+ people
Correction, Dec. 3, 2025 4:41 pm:
The story has been corrected to say that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is a separate agency from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Stephanie Muth, former foster care head, named Texas health commissioner
