Here’s a roundup of protests and racially charged incidents reported at Texas universities and public schools in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory Tuesday night.
Politics
Stay informed with The Texas Tribune’s in-depth political coverage, including Texas elections, state government, policy debates, and the leaders shaping the future of the state.
Posted in
Criminal Justice
Border leaders think Trump’s tough talk on NAFTA will die down
Despite all the time Donald Trump spent bashing NAFTA while running, border leaders hope he’ll soften his stance as campaign trail rhetoric cools.
Posted in
Demographics
There’s no shading it, Harris County went undeniably blue
Though it’s teetered between Democrats and Republicans at the top of the ticket in recent elections, this year the state’s largest county went decidedly blue.
Posted in
Politics
Analysis: The blue dots in Texas’ red political sea
Texas remained true to the GOP in this week’s general election, but the blue spots on the map that represent Democratic votes and mark many of the state’s biggest cities are getting bluer.
Posted in
Politics
See the straight-ticket breakdown in Texas’ 10 most-populous counties
Straight-ticket ballots — where voters choose parties instead of individual candidates — accounted for almost 64 percent of total votes cast in the state’s 10 biggest counties this year.
Posted in
Politics
Among Texans, race is on for jobs in Trump administration
Four Texans — including former Gov. Rick Perry and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller — are being mentioned most often as potential members of a Trump administration.
Posted in
Politics
Travis County star of “best campaign ad ever” wins re-election
Republican Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty won re-election Tuesday, no small feat in the heavily Democratic county.
Posted in
TribCast
Trump’s Texas mandate, what’s next for Democrats (podcast)
On this post-election edition of the TribCast, Emily talks to Jim, Patrick and Aman about the clear path for Texas’ Republican leaders and what’s next for the state’s Democrats.
Posted in
Criminal Justice
Anxiety settles in on South Texas after Trump victory
The shock of Donald Trump’s presidential win was followed Wednesday by wariness and uncertainty as border residents wonder just how far he’ll go to fulfill his campaign promises on immigration.
Posted in
Higher Education
UT-Austin students lead hours-long protest after Trump win
Students were joined by like-minded bystanders as the Austin Police Department stopped traffic ahead of the protesters’ path.