Opinion: Texas Republicans Want to Jail People in Poverty Indefinitely and Call It “Reform”

Almost 75% of people sitting in Texas jails have not been convicted of any crime; they simply can't afford to go home

"...Seeing "bail reform" as a priority for the conservative Texas legislature may have come as a shock to progressives...."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Kenna Titus

Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites

One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...The Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), League of..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Resident Named in Texas Voter Purge Debacle, Files Suit

"They basically accused me of committing fraud"

"...When Austin resident Julieta Garibay learned Texas Secretary of State David Whitley had released an advisory..."

Feb. 5, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas-Sized Basketball: The Houston Rockets and Why I Moved to Texas

"...people back home as to why exactly I would move to Texas. People from Maryland don’t move to Texas,..."

Nov. 23, 2006 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Texas State Bobcats Remain Invisible

Host Nevada Wolf Pack

"...Just ask the Texas State Bobcats. For much of the past 30 years..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Nebraska? Gone. Texas? Gone (Probably). A&M? Answer Hazy.

Big 12 kids run off with their footballs in a huff

"...kids running off with their footballs in a huff. Texas was the powerhouse. Nebraska took its ball and vamoosed..."

June 11, 2010 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Toni Tipton-Martin Attends Let's Move Anniversary Celebration

Local food and nutrition activist is guest at the White House

"...the third anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Faith and Communities initiative to eliminate childhood obesity in..."

March 29, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...Belver, executive director of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...Someone had to make the first move, and state Rep. Celia Israel became that someone Wednesday..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...Senate Bill 4, Liam Garcia considered moving away from Texas. The 31-year-old Austinite – brought to this country from..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Can Ban Planned Parenthood from New Texas Women's Health Program – For Now

Injunction hearing scheduled for January

"...a temporary restraining order, thus clearing the way for Texas to ban Planned Parenthood from its new Texas Women's..."

Dec. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Files New Suit Against Texas

PP says shouldn't be banned from state-run program

"...close, Planned Parenthood is turning up the heat on Texas, today filing a new lawsuit that challenge the state's..."

Dec. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Its Own School Finance Plan

SB 4 would essentially gut the House version of the bill

"...The Texas Senate Education Committee voted 8-0-3 to advance a fleshed..."

May 1, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Fake Press Conferences Concerning Texas Football: Oct. 27, 2014

Head coach Charlie Strong stops by to dish on Kansas State

"...Texas couldn’t keep pace with Kansas State Saturday, losing 23-0...."

Oct. 27, 2014 Sports Post by Eric Sollenberger

Texies on the Move

Flat-track league moves Downtown, hits Chicago

"...The Texas Rollergirls have announced that, starting in 2011, the hometown..."

Nov. 6, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival – for free, just like the hundreds..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Inside the Texas Wine Trade

Four Texas wineries are joining to launch Texas Fine Wine

"...Over the last 10 years, the quality of Texas wines has been on an exponential upward arc. At..."

March 21, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Texas' 2011 Season as Predicted by 'NCAA 12'

Simulating the Longhorns season, video-game style

"...If I had told you last year that the Texas Longhorns would finish their football season with a 5-7..."

Sept. 3, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Texas Gets Spirited Away

Taste-testing Texas liquors against the world

"...There's a new trend in the Texas adult-beverage business: liquor. Locally produced vodka, rum, limoncello, and..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...personal political event was in progress up in East Texas. In the auditorium of Frankston High School in Anderson..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Jonathan Majors, Janet and John Pierson, Michael De Luca Honored by the Texas Film Awards

Marvel’s Kang, indie champs and Oscar-nominated producer head to Luck

"...this year’s Rising Star Award at the 21st annual Texas Film Awards...."

Jan. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?

Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?

"...the first question from Kiah Collier, reporter for The Texas Tribune and ProPublica and moderator of the “Parched” panel..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Wildfires Are Coming to Central Texas. Be Prepared.

As we move into the summer, a drought has enveloped Texas, increasing the risk of wildfires in the Austin area

"...In 2011, the most destructive wildfire in Texas' recent history burned over 34,000 acres of land and..."

May 20, 2022 Column by Vi Burgess

In the Yard: Texas Saké Co.

Our state’s only sake company is as well-polished as its rice

"...Justin Kizzart, bar manager and social media wizard of Texas Saké Co. at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd...."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Has Texas Observed Its Last Confederate Heroes Day?

Texas Lege considers bills to end the state holiday

"...Last month, the state of Texas observed Confederate Heroes Day for what many hope will..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...down the law, the justices upheld precedent set in Texas’ historic 2016 Whole Woman’s Health v Hellerstedt case...."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women

A list of Texas women who stand tall

"...Statues of Texas women are in short supply compared to likenesses of..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies

State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

"...When anti-choice Texas officials decided they’d rather see 50,000 low-income women scramble..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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