The troops were sent to the midwest after protests over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement sometimes escalated into violent clashes.
Texas National Guard can stay in Illinois but can’t activate, court says. Here’s what to know about the unit.
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TribCast
TribCast: Texas’ congressional map goes to court
While a three-judge panel hears a legal challenge to Texas’ new congressional map, TribCast breaks down the arguments.
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Uvalde school shooting
Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change
Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting.
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Environment
Exxon delays planned plastics plant on Texas coast
The announcement comes six weeks after a judge struck down the local school district’s decision to give Exxon a tax break for the $10 billion plant in Calhoun County.
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Criminal Justice
Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states
The governor posted a photo Monday showing guardsmen deploying but did not mention a destination. Trump called for troops to deploy to Illinois and Oregon, where a judge temporarily blocked their arrival.
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The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival
The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is here
Tim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons, Bill Kristol and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world
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Health care
$68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight
In addition to the cuts, local nonprofits are also having problems accessing federal help for opioid reversal medication, such as Narcan.
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Higher Education
Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
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Immigration
“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef
Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him.
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Health care
Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says
Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups.
