State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorianโs detention has drawn nationwide attention.
Politics
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Panhandle Wildfires
Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the regionโs electric utility
Salem Abraham claims Minnesota-based Xcel Energy has not lived up to its promise of protecting the region from wildfires. The company vehemently disagrees.
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Health care
AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her stateโs law has shielded her from prosecution.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas primaries: What to know about the top candidates running for office
The Texas Tribune helps Texans vote by producing comprehensive voter guides for every major election. Find and share all our voting resources here.
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Health care
Removal of LGBTQ+ option from 988 hotline is straining overburdened Texas crisis centers
The groups that operate Texasโ 988 system face a convergence of challenges this year, from expiring federal money to heavier workloads since the Trump administration eliminated the special option for LGBTQ youth.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know
Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Hereโs a look at whoโs running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
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2026 Texas Elections
New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs
While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.
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Congress
Judge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptions
Harris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.
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2026 Texas Elections
Steelworkers union leader emerges as sleeper in Texasโ Democratic lieutenant governor primary
Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vรฉlez has landed the Texas AFL-CIOโs endorsement and support from a donor trail that leads back to the state partyโs top campaign partner.
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2026 Texas Elections
Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary
As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.