Demographics

Watch: Conversations on the future of the border region

by Texas Tribune Events Staff

We're traveling to El Paso for a daylong series of conversations on the economic, political and cultural significance and evolution of the border region. Full Story 

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Mike Bloomberg’s apology for “stop and frisk” was key to endorsement

by Alex Samuels

Turner’s endorsement comes amid controversy over Bloomberg's “stop and frisk” policy during his time as mayor of New York City. Full Story 

T-Squared: The Texas Tribune’s 2020 diversity report

by Corrie MacLaggan

We've made progress, but there's more work we can do to ensure our newsroom resembles Texas — and our journalism is as good as it can be. Full Story 

"Neglected" college campuses on Texas border want a little love, and better Wi-Fi

by Shannon Najmabadi

At three lonely satellite campuses of Sul Ross State University, students and teachers say they're stuck with broken technology and few resources. Their dreams of blooming into an independent four-year university seem doomed, but they hope things might get better under a new university president. Full Story 

After black student suspended over dreadlocks, some Texas lawmakers want to ban hair discrimination

by Naomi Andu

The Texas Legislative Black Caucus hopes to pass the CROWN Act in the next legislative session. The bill would prohibit hair discrimination affecting people of color in schools and workplaces. Full Story 

Warren unveils list of new Texas endorsements as presidential race heats up

by Alex Samuels

The senator's backers now include three state representatives, several Texas city council members and local political organizers. Full Story 

Texas leaves the hard work of chasing an accurate census count to communities

by Alexa Ura

Local governments, nonprofits and churches are stepping into the organizational void left after Republican Texas lawmakers shot down any significant funding for state efforts to avoid an undercount in the 2020 census. Full Story 

Dallas neighborhood established by freed slaves fights to keep its history alive

by Miguel Perez, KERA News

Despite its status as a historic district, the Tenth Street neighborhood’s history is fading. Residents say a 2010 city ordinance contributed to its decline. Full Story 

The best of the Tribune's storytelling with data and graphics in 2019

by Darla Cameron

The Tribune's data visuals team published more than 100 graphics about Texas politics and policy this year. Here's a look back at some of our favorites. Full Story 

Revisit some of The Texas Tribune’s best stories of 2019

by Corrie MacLaggan

Our reporters crisscrossed the Texas Capitol and traveled to the Panhandle and East Texas — as well as the Netherlands and Honduras — to tell stories about the state's politics, people and places. From a story on a migrant's desperate journey to a look at how coal companies are leaving behind contaminated land, here is a selection of their best work of the year. Full Story 

The Texas suburbs are slipping away from the GOP. These women for Trump want to win them back.

by Alex Samuels

Texas Republicans need women on their side if they’re going to keep the state red in 2020, but recent polls suggest President Donald Trump’s support among women is plummeting. Full Story 

Sid Miller faced online backlash a month ago for posting the phrase 'get a rope' on Facebook. This weekend, Gov. Abbott said it on Twitter.

by Chase Karacostas

Abbott responded to criticism about his language by pointing to a decade's old Pace salsa ad. He told a critic to "lighten up." Full Story 

Top Texas Republicans pressure a county chair to resign over racist text

by Patrick Svitek

Yolanda Waters, the chairwoman for Galveston County's Republican party, is facing pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and James Dickey, the state party chairman. Full Story 

State Rep. Rick Miller drops reelection bid after saying opponents were challenging him because they’re Asian

by Alex Samuels and Patrick Svitek

The Sugar Land Republican faced fast and fierce backlash after he accused his opponents of running against him because they are Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population. Full Story 

Translators help Korean American voters in Harris County find their electoral voice

by Alexa Ura

After years of relying on volunteer translators, Korean Americans voting in Houston last month received help from newly hired bilingual poll workers. Full Story 

Texas isn't providing major support for the 2020 Census. Local officials and nonprofits say they will instead.

by Chase Karacostas

Several nonprofits, local governments and philanthropy organizations have formed Texas Counts, a coalition aimed at ensuring an accurate census count in 2020, which could affect representation in Congress and billions in federal funding. Full Story 

Tenth Talks: Watch four experts predict the future of Texas cities

by Emily Ramshaw

In this edition of Tenth Talks, The Texas Tribune's yearlong video series on the next 10 years of Texas, top leaders in housing, homelessness and transportation give Texas cities a decade's worth of marching orders. Full Story 

Texas Democrats are suing the state over its move to end temporary voting locations

by Alexa Ura

The lawsuit — filed with the Democratic campaign arms for the U.S. House and Senate — alleges that a change in state law that effectively ends the use of temporary or mobile early voting sites is unconstitutional because it discriminates against young voters. Full Story 

Analysis: Maybe the Texas House should try something new and completely different

by Ross Ramsey

Looking for a new speaker, the Texas House wants a big change. Here’s a modest proposal. Full Story 

At 69, she's still paying off $12,000 of student debt — including out of her Social Security checks. It isn't just a millennial problem.

by Shannon Najmabadi

About 222,140 Texans ages 60 and older had student loan debt in 2017, carrying a median load of $15,754, according to government data. Full Story