A historically black college that was once on the brink of closure is combining work requirements and academics in hopes of discovering new solutions to poverty.
2019
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Broken Border
How the flow of migrants at the Texas border intersected with Trump’s policies
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his administration introduced controversial policies like “zero tolerance” and the Migrant Protection Protocols, known as “remain in Mexico”, to curb migration at the Southwest border. Most migrants cross into Texas. Here’s how the flow of people intersected with Trump’s policies.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted 5 years ago. He still hasn’t gone to trial.
Read our timeline covering delays and side battles in the long-running securities fraud case against Paxton.
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Economy
Visa denial rates for highly skilled workers were already hurting Texas businesses before Trump administration ordered new limits
The Texas economy relies heavily on temporary work visas, like H-1Bs, to hire highly trained international employees. But there was un uptick in denial rates for H-1Bs even before the Trump administration moved to limit them.
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Texas Voting Rights
What problems have you encountered while trying to vote in Texas? Share your story with us.
We want you to help us report on the challenges Texans face when trying to vote — and the possible ways to address them. Share your experiences with us.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Here’s your Texas 2020 March primary ballot
The Texas 2020 primary will take place on March 3. See the full list of candidates statewide, and find out who’s on your ballot based on where you live.
Posted inState Government
Texas law protecting armed churchgoers draws national attention after White Settlement shooting
Top Texas officials touted the law, saying it saved lives. Gun control advocates, meanwhile, argued stricter gun laws would have prevented the shooting in the first place.
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Politics
The Best of The Texas Tribune’s photojournalism of 2019
Here’s a look back at our favorite photographs by freelancers, fellows and our new photography department.
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Politics
Texas politics in 2019: Take a look at the top stories of the year
The first half of the year was marked by cooperation in the Texas Legislature. The second half was dominated by scandal. All the while, the specter of 2020 loomed.
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State Government
Analyzing 2019: Texas shootings and 2nd Amendment politics
Shootings in El Paso and Odessa prompted fresh questions and conversations about gun violence in Texas, even among some of the state’s elected Second Amendment advocates.