BIZARRE: 17 | Mind Blowing Facts

The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?

Faced with a modern outbreak that could endure for decades, historical documents are offering officials solutions to eradicate the parasite again.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 25

Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year

Webb County’s medical examiner said Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died from “natural causes,” although the full autopsy is pending. He’s at least the fifth person to die in Texas ICE detention this year.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood

The all-girls summer camp listed more than $10 million in debt.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds

The vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23

Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other down-ballot candidates ahead of November.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23

Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges

Lynn Callaway says she was sent home from two hospitals, despite an infection, due to healthcare providers’ fear of the state’s abortion ban.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 22

From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 22

A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing

State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 22

Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved

The State Board of Education approved the reading lists and K-8 social studies changes after months of debates.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 22

Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches

The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19