A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier” in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.
$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans
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Environment
Rain gives Corpus Christi a small break, delaying projected water crisis by 3 months
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.
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Economy
Death at SpaceX’s Starbase prompts workplace safety investigation
SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.
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TribCast
TribCast: Where have all the school kids gone?
Our podcast looks into declining public school enrollment and other impacts of the federal immigration crackdown.
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2026 Texas Elections
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff
The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.
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Environment
Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
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Politics
Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donors
In the GOP runoff for Texas Railroad commissioner, billionaires, big oil companies and trade groups flood the campaign pockets of candidates Jim Wright and Bo French.
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2026 Texas Elections
In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty
State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn’t qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoff
Roy is the only candidate who’s “able and prepared to do the job,” Fairly said. Roy’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, has been criticized for his lack of legal experience.
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Economy
What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come down
Here’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state.
