Texas Man Who Beat Daughter To Death In 'Exorcism' Set To Be Executed Texas plans to execute a man on Thursday for the 2008 beating death of his 13-month-old daughter. Latin Times · Sep 25, 2025
Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul Barton’s appointment comes ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged debate over how and what children should learn about history. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025
Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site The deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025
TribCast: Texas’ changing congressional delegation In this week’s episode, Texas Tribune Washington, D.C. correspondent Gabby Birenbaum explains how redistricting and retirements will reshape Texas’ representation on the Hill. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2025
Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21 The age limit is expected to go into effect Tuesday after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved the rule. Enforcement won’t begin until Oct. 1. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2025
While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death Gov. Greg Abbott called for a student to be expelled for celebrating Kirk’s death. Legal experts say the student’s speech is likely constitutionally protected. The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2025
What to know about 17 statewide propositions on Texans’ ballots Tuesday A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses. The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2025
Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics Thousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place. The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2025
How a secret recording of a gender identity lecture upended Texas A&M Officials have struggled to detail the exact reasons for the A&M professor’s termination, citing a technical issue with her course description. Faculty say the move was politically motivated. The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 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 · Sep 19, 2025
Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III to step down after a week of turmoil over viral classroom video Calls for Welsh’s ousting intensified over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity discussions in a children’s literature class. The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2025
Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets. The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2025
Students and professors defend Texas A&M President Mark Welsh amid calls for his ousting Some lawmakers have called for Welsh to be fired over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity content being taught in a children’s literature class. The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2025
News Orgs Fight to Unseal Records in the Paxtons’ Divorce Case The media outlets, including the Texas Observer, argue that the Paxtons are elected officials subject to public scrutiny. Texas Observer · Sep 17, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025 Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue The university's announcement came hours after Gov. Greg Abbott called for the student's expulsion.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2025 “Our girls are still dead”: Camp Mystic parents pushed for laws to protect kids at camp. But their pain remains. Two dads helped lead Camp Mystic parents to advocate for new camp rules in the Texas Legislature. What they wanted most was to have their daughters back.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2025 James Talarico’s progressive take on Christianity made him an online sensation. Will it translate to his Texas Senate bid? The Austin lawmaker says his faith fuels his vision of a Democratic Party that “fights back” against billionaires. Republican critics say his stances are at odds with Scripture.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2025 Faculty, advocacy groups fear Texas A&M firing threatens academic freedom The firing happened over two years after Texas A&M stressed its support for academic freedom and amid a changing higher education landscape.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2025 Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban While the state's strict ban on gambling hasn’t changed, fast-growing daily fantasy sports and prediction market apps are giving Texans new ways to wager without leaving home.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2025 ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airport An immigration judge ruled ICE can’t deport Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago, who has permission to be in the country, unless the agency can provide evidence that her legal status was revoked.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 13, 2025 State Board of Education OKs Texas-heavy social studies plan, setting stage for clash over history lessons Educators worry the plan will deemphasize topics like world geography, history and cultures. The board aims to vote on what specific content social studies lessons will include by next summer.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 13, 2025 Texas legislative committees will study freedom of speech on college campuses in wake of Charlie Kirk killing The committees were made to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and come as university faculty have come under online scrutiny.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2025 “Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation The Department of Public Safety has shifted from Biden-era border enforcement to helping expel people from the country, a job once exclusively done by federal authorities.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025 Providing basic care to students does not violate Texas’ parental consent law, state guidance to schools says The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025 Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.