A response to ongoing attacks on transgender youth and their families and the heightened strains on organizations in Texas who serve them.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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Demographics
In the shadow of Texas limits on voting rights and lessons about race in school, Juneteenth celebrates Black history, progress and families
Amid a rise in conservative efforts opposed to teaching the lingering impacts of slavery and racism, the descendants of formerly enslaved people are using the Juneteenth holiday to educate younger generations.
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Uvalde school shooting
Uvalde was a mental health desert before a school shooting prompted Texas to respond with resources
After the May 24 school shooting, mental health help is now pouring into Uvalde, where a fourth of residents are uninsured and counseling options are few and far between.
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Uvalde school shooting
“We will be reunited with them one day”: Uvalde worshippers pray for peace, healing and the souls of 21 lives lost
Residents of Uvalde, a deeply religious community, prayed, cried and embraced each other on the first Sunday since a gunman killed 21 people at an elementary school.
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Uvalde school shooting
“This is not us”: Tight-knit Uvalde, rooted in Texas history, navigates incalculable grief
Residents of this town, which is nicknamed “the Crossroads of America,” grapple with the horror of losing 21 lives.
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Redistricting Texas
A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. It’s a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum.
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Demographics
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: We’re making progress toward The Texas Tribune’s staff diversity goals
Our efforts are paying off but we have work to do to ensure that our mission-driven, nonpartisan newsroom is as diverse as it should be.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: Jayme Lozano is joining us as a Lubbock-based regional reporter
She will cover the Panhandle and South Plains through Report for America. She previously reported for Texas Tech Public Media.
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Unconventional Wisdom
Analysis: The case for big ideas in Texas government
Texas political leaders usually settle for caution. The big stuff is risky, but it’s also possible — and even inspiring — to see leaders ignoring the small stuff and aiming higher.