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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam

In this week’s episode, the podcast crew discusses the state’s new social studies curriculum, and the concerns from Muslims that it portrays their religion as violent.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems

National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden

The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas

Musk’s super PAC recently dropped almost a quarter-million dollars boosting the Republican Senate nominee, who has seen a recent surge in outside support yet continues to lag in fundraising.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network

Law enforcement agencies from across the country search the DPS Flock database once every four seconds, on average. After the Tribune inquired, DPS said it will limit which agencies can access the network.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

Meet our new class of fall fellows

The college students and recent graduates join our nonprofit as we produce TribFest and cover heated midterm elections. Our fellows gain real-world experience while helping us serve Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

School librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more amid Texas battles to restrict titles, they say

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion

This is the first year for education savings accounts, which allow Texas families to use taxpayer dollars for private or home schooling.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3

1 in 5 Texans experience food insecurity as food banks struggle to keep up with demand

More Texans have become food insecure due to a rise in natural disasters and less qualifying for SNAP benefits. Rural food banks in particular face additional pressures.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3