YOU WONT BELIEVE: 8 - What They Never Told You

Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

The new delta-8 hemp products, which are widely available, can produce a high similar to marijuana’s. State Sen. Charles Perry said he and his peers never intended for such products to reach the market.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023

Texas defense hawks urge Congress away from military funding cuts to raise the debt ceiling

Texas Republicans in the U.S. House are working with their divided party to eke out a path forward on raising the debt limit.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023

“Hunting for warm places to go”: Austinites cope as outages linger

While families search for warmth, light and distractions, line workers race to restore normal life.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2023

Texas Legislature gears up to tackle long-standing and fresh issues in public education. Here’s what you need to know.

Lawmakers are looking at ways to keep teachers in the profession, make schools safer, give parents money for private schooling and censor conversations about sex and gender.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2, 2023

College pushes vests over cop incident

The university distributed vests to students last year but walked back on the requirement amid recent criticism

Salon · Feb 1, 2023

Potential 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls headed to Austin for retreat with donors

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are helping host the event at the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

Ted Cruz, who’s running for a third term, again files bill to limit U.S. senators to two terms

Cruz announced in November that he is seeking a third term in the Senate in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

University of Houston asked students to wear neon vests after police drew weapon on a Black student

The university distributed vests to theater students after an officer drew a gun on a Black student rehearsing a violent scene last year. Officials walked back the requirement amid recent student criticism.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

Texas’ private and rural schools again brace for a showdown on school choice

Rural school leaders in Texas have been able to stave off the legislative priority of some of the state’s most prominent Republicans. But private school officials hope this year will be different.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31, 2023

“We are humans back here”: As Texas hunger strike wanes, prisoners speak out against solitary confinement

After 21 days, the last of many Texas prisoners to consistently refuse food ended his hunger strike. In letters to The Texas Tribune, two prisoners spoke out on the dire solitary confinement conditions that led them to starve themselves.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 30, 2023