The survey on preparedness for active shooter situations and other crises will inform the largest needs assessment on school safety in Texas history.
Stories by Texas Tribune fellows
The Texas Tribune welcomes a group of student fellows into our newsroom each spring, summer and fall. Here is a sampling of their work. Learn more about the fellowship program here.
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Texas 2020 Elections
U.S. Reps. Kay Granger and Henry Cuellar claim victory in congressional primary races
Cuellar faced a challenge from attorney Jessica Cisneros, while Granger defeated former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Incendiary State Board of Education candidate Rob Morrow advances to runoff
Neither party wants to see Morrow, who has a history of sexist and racist rhetoric, elected to the board, but he is headed to a runoff for the District 5 seat.
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Coronavirus in Texas
San Antonio mayor demands extension of coronavirus quarantine, bans evacuees from entering city
Those moves — and an unsuccessful attempt to get an injunction against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — came after a person who tested “weakly positive” for the new coronavirus was released over the weekend.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Alarm grows over coronavirus as thousands prepare to travel to Texas for SXSW and Houston rodeo
The March festival and other upcoming Texas events draw crowds from around the country and the world. But mounting fears around COVID-19 have some organizers canceling and attendees considering staying home.
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Guides
How do I participate in Libertarian or Green party primaries?
Members of the Green and Libertarian parties don’t participate in Super Tuesday. Instead, they choose candidates at conventions held over the course of the next few months.
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Homeless in Texas
Abbott’s state-run camp for the homeless in Austin to be taken over by nonprofit with new shelter plans
The Texas Department of Transportation will begin lease negotiations with ATX Helps, which plans to construct a large shelter on the southeast Austin property where more than 100 people reside. Some camp residents say they’re concerned about the proposed changes.
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Demographics
More young Texans are registering to vote. Will they actually turn out?
Voter registration activity at Texas high schools spiked ahead of the 2018 general elections, when young and Hispanic voters turned out in record numbers for a midterm.
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Marijuana in Texas
Hemp is booming in Texas. Distinguishing it from marijuana is still a challenge.
In this video, The Texas Tribune dug into hemp and marijuana with lawmakers, crime lab scientists, criminal defense attorneys and hemp entrepreneurs.
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Health care
Texas anti-abortion activists take on baby Tinslee’s life support case, attempting to strike down a law that protects doctors
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.