Stories by Texas Tribune fellows

An anti-abortion group and conservative elected officials have framed Tinslee Lewis' case as a "right to life" issue. But medical experts say continuing care is hurting the baby and doctors need protections to make these kinds of decisions. Full Story 

Eleven of the Democratic candidates running to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn will debate onstage starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Full Story 

Early voting will last for 10 days, ending Feb. 28. The primary is March 3. Full Story 

More than a dozen Americans who tested positive for coronavirus have been quarantined at military bases in the two states, federal officials said Monday. Full Story 

Military aircraft construction is vital to the Fort Worth economy. The diversion drew condemnation from Democrats and at least one Texas Republican. Full Story 

To help voters make sense of the U.S. Senate race, we asked the top candidates in the 2020 Democratic primary a series of simple questions designed to help voters understand their political and policy-based differences. Full Story 

The U.S. Senate candidate's proposals on guns and other issues are moderate compared with those of some of her primary competitors — but she said they have the most realistic chance of passing. Full Story 

As the governor latches on to violent incidents to criticize Austin city leaders, people experiencing homelessness say he's painting them with too broad of a brush. Full Story 

Escobar said she plans to highlight health care, immigration, climate change and impeachment in her speech Tuesday night. Full Story 

Some delegates are selected statewide, others are determined within state Senate districts and others go to members of Congress or national committee members, who can vote for the candidate of their choice. Full Story 

Have you encountered hair-based discrimination in a Texas public school? Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch. Full Story 

The last day to register to vote in Texas is Feb. 3. Full Story 

The Dell Foundation's $100 million gift to the University of Texas is a 10-year commitment to provide funds and services to Pell Grant recipients. Full Story 

Marijuana and hemp are often indistinguishable by look or smell because they both come from the cannabis plant. But hemp is legal, and marijuana is not. Full Story 

The Texas Tribune interviewed MJ Hegar, Chris Bell, Royce West, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and Amanda Edwards about the race to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Full Story 

Primary election day is March 3. Here’s an overview of everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas. Full Story 

In the podcast, Cruz reacts to what he's seen in the trial and makes the case for defending the president. Full Story 

Much of the sudden spike in popularity is thanks to a Texas law last year that legalized hemp, the plant from which CBD is derived. Full Story 

John Sharp sent Harvard’s president an open letter calling for an investigation into Harvard scientists whose actions he said “are false and harmful to Texas A&M University and its faculty.” Full Story 

The president also exuded confidence that Texas will remain in Republican hands in 2020, despite some political watchers suggesting it's more purple than it has been in years. Full Story