HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 - Caught on Camera

Gov. Greg Abbott names head of new office to investigate higher ed complaints

Supporters say the office will bring needed accountability to Texas universities, while faculty groups have said that, without due process protections, it is ripe for abuse.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2025

Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat

The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2025

Gov. Abbott activates Texas National Guard ahead of “No Kings” protest in Austin

Austin's mayor clarified in a statement later Thursday that the troops would not be on the streets unless there was “emergency need.”

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2025

Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February

Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year. The post Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2025

USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm

The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.” The post USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2025

Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Officials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising. The post Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2025

Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus

System Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Board of Regents chair have stood by the new president amid criticism from some conservatives about her previous work around diversity and equity. The post Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2025

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses. The post Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+…

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2025

In South Texas, Allred and Talarico compete for Latino voters by vowing to fight for working class

The two leading Senate Democratic candidates have made it a point to spend time along the border early in the cycle, a sign of the region’s importance in 2026. The post In South Texas, Allred and Talarico compete for Latino voters by vowing to fight for working class appeared first…

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2025

Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high. The post Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2025