Whether it was an immersive look at the space industry in Texas, a project on death row inmates or a redesign of one of our most popular databases, The Texas Tribune’s news apps team tackled some our most ambitious projects to date in 2015.
2015
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Energy
A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos
Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
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Politics
Cruz to Meet With Evangelical Leaders
Ted Cruz is convening hundreds of evangelical leaders in West Texas as he seeks to consolidate support from the influential voting bloc with one month to go until the presidential nominating contests begin.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, Demographics, Energy, Environment, Health care, Immigration, Politics, State Government
Our Gift to You: The Trib’s 2016 Coverage Plans
On Christmas, we couldn’t think of a better gift for you, our generous readers, than our ambitious coverage plans for 2016. Hear from beat reporters, editors, developers, producers and the boss himself on what we’ve got in store for the coming year.
Posted inState Government
Ted Cruz’s Rise, Ken Paxton’s Mugshot: The Year in Texas Politics
In 2015, Texans saw their former governor reluctantly exit the political stage as their junior senator emerged as one of the savviest and most consequential Republican presidential candidates. Here are the year’s top political stories.
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Politics
Democrats Force Congressional Candidate to Change Name on Ballot
South Texas voters will no longer be able to choose a Ruben Hinojosa to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa.
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Demographics
U.S. Plans Raids to Deport Families who Surged Across Border
The Department of Homeland Security has begun preparing for a series of raids that would target for deportation hundreds of families who have flocked to the United States since the start of last year.
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Politics
Ted Cruz’s Father Compares America to a Sunken Italian Cruise Ship
Sen. Ted Cruz’s father has a new book that is a call to action for Christians as the 2016 election nears. He writes that the nation is going down the wrong path and compares it to an Italian cruise ship that ran aground in 2012, killing 32.
Posted inPublic Education
New in Trib+Edu: Recapping the Year in Education
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A recap of the year in education news, Gov. Greg Abbott names a new education commissioner and the successor to No Child Left Behind is now a reality.
Posted inCourts, Criminal Justice, Demographics, Energy, Environment, Health care, Higher Education, Immigration, Politics, Public Education, State Government, Transportation
Revisit Our Coverage of the Legislative Session
During the 2015 legislative session, the Tribune kept you updated daily on the various policy debates and legislative votes at the Texas Capitol. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see that coverage, discover the fate of every bill and learn even more about the session.