The agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises.
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TribCast: Online influencers and the 2026 Texas primaries
Our hosts are joined by Democratic strategist and content creator Olivia Julianna and political reporter Kayla Guo to unpack what all the recent social media drama means about the Democratic party.
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Hill Country floods
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
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T-Squared
We’ve leveled up our voter guides to help Texans make informed decisions
Our newsroom is trying new things to help Texans vote with confidence this spring. We want to demystify the process, the candidates and the offices of this year’s Texas primaries.
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Environment
Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors
The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.
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Public Education
Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
Families filed applications for more than 61,000 students by Friday afternoon. The application period will close March 17.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas Railroad Commission primary: Who is running and what to know
The Railroad Commission regulates energy infrastructure across Texas. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.
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Immigration
Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility
Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.
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Health care
After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training on how to legally provide abortions
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say pregnancy complications are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.
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2026 Texas Elections
“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.