Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina Hidalgo

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T-Squared: Texas Tribune will host yearlong Scripps Howard Foundation fellows in data visuals and multimedia

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Rural Texas was meant to get 10% of state bonds for water projects. A report shows it’s getting less than 1%.

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Texas Republicans who opposed resolution supporting NATO criticize and question its language

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T-Squared: The Texas Tribune and ProPublica share IRE Award for coverage of 2021 winter storm

Investigative Reporters and Editors announced Wednesday that The Texas Tribune and ProPublica have received an IRE…

Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to bus migrants to Washington, D.C., will be voluntary

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More than 12% of mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas under new GOP voting rules, final tally shows

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“Unwinnable race”: State Sen. Beverly Powell of Burleson ends reelection bid, citing redrawn political map

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Critics of Texas’ push for a “Don’t Say Gay” bill say acknowledging LGBTQ people isn’t the same as teaching kids about sex

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Analysis: The Texas Legislature’s 2023 session has already started

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