The Laredo Democrat faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government.
Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case
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State Government
Texas to reimburse landowners for damages caused by border property crime
Lawmakers created the program during last year’s legislative session.
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2024 Texas Elections
GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.
Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.
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Politics
Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session
The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.
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Higher Education
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Houston, arrest two students
The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests.
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T-Squared
A Texas-size welcome to 14 summer fellows joining the Tribune
Fellows work with experienced professionals across the Tribune, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills.
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Health care
Feds investigate another Texas school district for its gender identity mandate
Katy ISD’s board voted this past fall to require staff to notify parents if their child wants to use a different pronoun or identifies as a different gender.
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2024 Texas Elections
Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him
Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.
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Criminal Justice
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner resigns amid suspended-cases scandal
The resignation came amid a probe into how the department has suspended thousands of criminal investigations due to a lack of personnel.
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East Texas Floods
See the scope of flooding in East Texas
These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May.
