Being a Muslim in Texas has become more difficult amid a rise in hateful rhetoric from Republicans, panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said.
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Watch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The two-term governor of Oklahoma sits down with National Review senior political correspondent Jim Geraghty at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Water official who pushed desalination plant for Corpus Christi region retires amid project setbacks
John Byrum’s departure comes as the Nueces River Authority board was set to discuss his employment behind closed doors.
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Watch: Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The National Book Award-winning author and historian discusses his new book with UT Austin’s Peniel Joseph at 2:15 p.m. Friday.
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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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Watch: Sarah Longwell speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell sits down with Astead Herndon for a live recording of his “America, Actually” podcast at 12:45 p.m. Thursday.
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Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65
Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.
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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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Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The former ambassador, mayor of Chicago and White House chief of staff sits down with The Washington Post’s Naftali Bendavid at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.
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Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Agriculture is the state’s second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
