Experts at a Texas Tribune Festival panel discussed how close the city and region came to disaster and how the experience exposed the need for long-term planning, diversification and groundwater reform.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Democratic Texas House leader says chamber will flip in November
At The Texas Tribune Festival, state Rep. Gene Wu also said Democrat-controlled legislatures should redistrict next year.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
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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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Higher Education
Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings
Student groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.
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Criminal Justice
Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029
High temperatures violate the Constitution’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment, the judge ruled. Texas will appeal.
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Higher Education
A dozen Texas universities earn D,F grades on free speech report card, advocacy group says
The report comes amid a broader fight over campus expression and what’s taught in Texas.
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2026 Texas Elections
James Talarico is moderating on gender, climate issues in his competitive Senate election
Republicans have seized on his past votes and comments to argue he will revert to his most progressive positions if elected, while Talarico’s campaign insists he has remained consistent.
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Health care
Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death
Tierra Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, died of a serious complication known as preeclampsia in December 2024.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race
The commission doesn’t have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand.
