The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.
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2026 Texas Elections
All recent polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race
We’re tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
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Find updated A-F ratings for each public school, district using our Texas Public Schools Explorer
The new accountability data includes student achievement indicators and STAAR scores. Financial data has been updated as well.
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Data Centers in Texas
Find data centers near you in Texas with our search tools
These resources can help you locate data centers that are planned or operating in your community and who regulates them.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s your 2026 Texas ballot for the November election
See the full list of candidates and who will be on your personal ballot on Nov. 3.
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2026 Texas Elections
Tracking the money raised and spent in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
See the latest fundraising totals, where the money is coming from and how super PACs are spending in what’s poised to be Texas’ most expensive Senate race.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ midterm election on Nov. 3
Voters will weigh in on dozens of races, including U.S. senator, governor and many other offices.
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Data Centers in Texas
Here’s how to find information about data centers in Texas
What information is accessible about a data center project can differ from place to place and depend on whether a project seeks out tax breaks, whether it needs local rezoning or special permits, and how it will get its power and water.
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Use our database to see what state employees in Texas are paid, as of July 2026
The Texas Tribune’s database of state employees’ compensation has been updated to include salaries as of July 1.
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Houston ICE Shooting
Fatal Houston ICE shooting follows agency’s increased focus on street arrests
The risk of violent encounters rises when immigration enforcement shifts from picking up suspected criminals in jail to arresting people on the streets, experts say.