Economy

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 

Support for background checks on all gun sales remains high, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

Texans are divided about whether more people carrying guns would make the U.S. safer, but a large majority favors expanding mental health and criminal background checks on gun sales, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

Border issues still loom in Texas voters’ views, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

Border security and immigration continue to dominate Texas voters' thoughts about the most important problems facing the state, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

Impeachment left Texas voters sour on the president and both parties in Congress, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

Texas voters give low marks to the leaders involved in impeachment proceedings, showing their partisan stripes in their assessments, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

The Future of the Texas Economy

by Texas Tribune Events Staff

Join us in Midland for a day full of conversations on the future of the Texas economy and how to keep the good thing we have going, going. Full Story 

Partisan tension hung over State of the Union — even before Texas congresswoman gave rebuttal from El Paso

by Abby Livingston and Julián Aguilar

President Donald Trump touted economic and military successes. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin was among Democrats who walked out. Afterwards, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar rebutted Trump's speech from El Paso. Full Story 

Texas voter registration deadline is today

by Carla Astudillo, Mandi Cai and Megan Menchaca

The last day to register to vote in Texas is Feb. 3. Full Story 

"The farmers are sticking with Trump": President touts new trade deal during Austin speech

by Sami Sparber

The president also exuded confidence that Texas will remain in Republican hands in 2020, despite some political watchers suggesting it's more purple than it has been in years. Full Story 

In San Antonio, rent is rising but wages aren’t

by Juan Pablo Garnham

The city already has some of the worst poverty and segregation rates in the country. Now increasing rents are leaving low-income households struggling to keep up with the cost of living. Full Story 

Texas oil and gas industry could see a major slowdown in 2020

by Kiah Collier

The Texas Oil and Gas Association reported that companies paid a record level of taxes and state royalties last year amid a historic oil boom. But association President Todd Staples said that continued growth is not guaranteed. 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 

U.S. House passes replacement for North American Free Trade Agreement

by Abby Livingston

Many Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have urged the agreement's passage, due to the state's reliance on cross-border commerce with Mexico. Full Story 

An estimated 390,000 Texans might lose access to food stamps under new Trump policy

by Stacy Fernández

One of the proposed rule changes could make SNAP recipients ineligible if their vehicles are valued at more than $4,650. Full Story 

Watch: Conversations on the future of urban Texas

by Texas Tribune Events Staff

We're livestreaming our two-day event in Houston exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Texas' largest cities. Full Story 

President Donald Trump to tour Apple facilities in Texas on Wednesday

by Alex Samuels

Trump will tour a new Apple manufacturing plant in Austin on Wednesday with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Full Story 

Voters are worried about leadership, border issues, health care and guns, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

National leadership and border issues top the list of voter concerns about the country; at home, it's the border and gun control, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. 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 

Border U.S. representatives from Texas make final pleas as vote looms on North American trade deal

by J. Edward Moreno

Texas members of Congress are playing an integral role in drafting final provisions in the deal. Some Republicans don't think the House will get to vote on it this year. 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 

Big Tex and Dickies are a perfect fit, but Uvalde factory's fate is another story

by Todd Wiseman, Christopher Vazquez, Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha

Iconic Texas-based clothing maker Williamson-Dickie made headlines last year when it announced it was closing its last U.S. factory, in Uvalde. While that plant has been repurposed and still employs several residents, the city is grappling over changes to a key partner in its community. Full Story