The former Uvalde police chief was indicted over his role in the slow police response to the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the local sheriff said Thursday.
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10 Texas swimming holes to help you cool off this summer
Texas is full of swimming holes that offer unique experiences. Here’s what you need to know about the top 10.
10 singers who have called North Texas home
Whether through church, school or honky-tonk bars in small towns, North Texas has bred some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.
Eliminating county-wide voting has financial consequences and could disenfranchise voters.
10 things that just makes sense in a Texas home
Here are 10 things you’re likely to see in and around homes in the Lone Star State.
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state’s abortion law over medical exceptions
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the Texas law that opponents say is too vague regarding when medically necessary exceptions are allowed.
How to navigate FEMA for the upcoming hurricane season
Home damaged by a hurricane? See if you are eligible for federal assistance.
Three comma club: Meet 10 of Texas’ 73 billionaires
From shampoo to spirits, discover how Texas’ most intriguing billionaires made their fortunes.
The haunted USS Lexington + 9 other mysterious Texas spots
Texas has no shortage of mysterious, eerie, and outright spooky places, like the USS Lexington. Here’s a look at ten spots and what to expect at each one.
Op-Ed: Was the George Floyd movement all in vain?
The founder of Engaged Voters reflects on the years since George Floyd’s murder and where the country stands ahead of another polarizing presidential election.
Everything you need to know about the minimum wage in Texas
With Texas’ minimum wage stuck at $7.25, get a quick view into the minimum wage debate in the state and throughout the country.
At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.
How a Denton divorce could imperil IVF access in Texas
A Denton couple fought for frozen embryos in a divorce and the conclusion hinged upon if the embryos were defined as human life.
DFW detours: 5 scenic getaways for a memorable long weekend
Looking to explore other parts of the Lone Star State? Here are five of our favorite weekend getaways from Dallas-Fort Worth — plus what to do in each.
Foxtrot Market announces bankruptcy, immediate closing of all 33 stores
Foxtrot Market files bankruptcy less than a year after raising nearly $200 million. Four Dallas locations now closed.
What you need to know about toxic “forever chemicals” the EPA is restricting
The EPA is restricting “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Here’s what you need to know about the EPA’s new PFAS restrictions.
Dallas is looking for feedback to bring free WiFi to the city
The City of Dallas is looking for feedback about the distribution of digital kiosks around the city that would provide free public WiFi to the community. The Department of Public Works will host two community meetings, one virtual and one in-person, to present the full proposal and invite community feedback.
Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
The Biden administration agreed to provide up to $6.4 billion for Samsung Electronics. The money will help develop a manufacturing and research cluster in TX.
Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here’s what you need to know.
Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.
Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, hustled to get kids on state health care. Now, CHIP is kicking them off.
1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidy
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly subsidy to help households pay for internet. Now, 1.7 million TX households are set to lose benefits.
Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap
Texas libraries work to bridge gap in state’s mental health services. Here’s what you need to know about TX libraries providing mental health resources.
Texas law enforcement wonder how they’ll enforce migrant arrest law
SANDERSON, Texas (AP) — During the nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport people who illegally enter the U.S., Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland never changed his tactics with migrants in his remote border county. Not because he opposes the idea. There's just...
The solar eclipse is coming: A last-minute guide for DFW
The next solar eclipse won’t happen for 20 years—in August 2044! Luckily, Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the few places on the path of totality where we can witness the entire event.
How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune "How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,...
How Texas’ plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work
Texas’ plan to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally is temporarily on hold. Here’s how TX’s migrant plan would work if it goes through.
Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting submitted his resignation Tuesday, less than a week after a report defended the department’s response to the attack but outraged some family members of the victims.
A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city’s officers violated department policy. Here’s what you need to know.
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries. Here’s what you need to know about the Republican gains in the Texas primaries.
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it. Here’s what happened in Stinnett, TX.