Big Bend border wall plans cancelled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:20:30 +0000
Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region. 
Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilities
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:19:32 +0000
Houston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17337204/houston-schools-special-education-investigation
Deported Texas DACA recipient returned to U.S. freed after detainment
Fri, 08 May 2026 01:42:35 +0000
José Contreras Díaz, 30, was deported by ICE despite having valid DACA status. ICE returned him to the U.S. but detained him on April 29 after he landed in Texas.
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam. 
Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17336735/texas-swift-water-development-board-falls-short
Texas lifts safety rule enacted after deadly flood, clearing the way for some summer camps to reopen
Wed, 06 May 2026 00:46:20 +0000
Nineteen camps had sued over a regulation that required fiber optic connectivity. An agreement with the state allows sites to operate with other broadband internet service.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17335154/texas-summer-camps-internet-floods-regulations
Hours after statewide ban is reinstated, smokeable hemp is temporarily back on Texas shelves, court rules
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:03:40 +0000
After a dizzying string of court actions on smokeable hemp this week, Texas 15th Court of Appeals agreed to allow the sale of the drug until May 14.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17315842/texas-hemp-smokeable-ban-joints-lawsuit
Texas agency that inspects jails doesn’t go far to find its new director
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:48:13 +0000
Ricky Armstrong had been interim director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which monitors county lockups that mainly hold people awaiting trial, since February.
What to know about the federal rule that Texans have used to mail in abortion pills
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:34:40 +0000
In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration started allowing mifepristone to be delivered by mail. The federal courts are deciding whether to pull that permission. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17336431/texas-abortion-pills-ban-mifepristone-explainer
Austin bar shooter didn’t have international terrorism ties, FBI says
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:42:22 +0000
Three people died and 15 were injured in the attack, now considered an “impulsive” act. Investigators don’t know why the gunman chose Austin's busy entertainment district to open fire.
Paxton investigating Texas schools to ensure posting of Ten Commandments
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Texas can enforce the state's law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public schools. Here's what to know about the latest legal challenges.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17258411/texas-ten-commandments-5th-circuit-court
Texas Republicans have a data center problem
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17335997/texas-republicans-data-centers-rural
Ken Paxton demanded Odessa freeze its tax hike. Then, he went silent.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Local officials in the West Texas city said they are legally unable to comply with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s orders. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17336283/odessa-tax-increase-suspended-ken-paxton
Gas power leapfrogs wind for first time in 10 years in Texas’ grid connection queue
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.
Texas Tech cautions broadcasting research restrictions to prospective students
Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:10 +0000
Experts worry graduate students will learn too late about university’s ban on research work related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
New Texas A&M president confirmed as university seeks stability
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:18:09 +0000
Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university after previous leaders faced political backlash.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17318608/texas-tamu-president-susan-ballabina
Connally schools superintendent appointed during Texas’ takeover of district
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:20:07 +0000
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has appointed new leaders in four districts across the state in recent weeks.
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17335669/connally-school-district-state-takeover-waco
World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament. 
https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17335620/texas-world-cup-tourists-economic-impact
Texas’ 33rd Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and Allred’s move to exit the U.S. Senate race to make way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.