Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Evan Smith on the Secret of Texas Tribune’s Success

Founder and CEO on the present and future of nonprofit journalism

"...A pitch meeting with Evan Smith resides somewhere between..."

March 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Opinion: Another Unfair Burden Put on Texas’ Public Schools

Greg Abbott and Mike Morath have put Texas schools in an impossible decision: shift to online learning, which is not as effective, or put students and families at risk by returning in the fall.

"...In 10 years of teaching, I have seen Texas enact policies that have eroded families' trust in public..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Alyssa Potasznik

Brooklyn Decker to be Honored at Texas Film Awards

Support the Girls star to take home Rising Star Award

"...The Austin Film Society's annual Texas Film Awards ceremony is one the of biggest fundraisers..."

Dec. 18, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas hills are again alive with the sound of chainsaws.

"...Stephen Lee. Tobe Hooper’s original 1974 production of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was filmed just outside of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

South Indian and East Texas Cuisine Come Together at Puli-Ra

Chef Deepa Shridhar revamps her model but stays true to her vision

"...supper clubs. After a fruitful food truck residency at Texas Keeper Cider, she discontinued daily service in October 2018,..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...when – as a young and eager aide to Texas' last Democratic leader. "I know what it used to..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"..."This case is fundamentally about democracy," insisted Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz, inside and outside the..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News

Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

"...After the bombshell news Wednesday that The Texas Tribune had laid off 11 people – an engineer,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...intervened to ask the courts to block the new Texas law that has prohibited most legal abortions in the..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...from Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Dallas, as funding for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program took its traditional biennial..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

CEO Chuck Smith Leaves Equality Texas

Samantha Smoot tapped for interim executive director position

"...Equality Texas, a statewide political advocacy organization for LGBTQ rights, announced..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Beth Sullivan

2017 Texas Biennial: Putting It Together

Leslie Moody Castro on reviving the show after four years

"...Moody Castro accepted the job of curating the 2017 Texas Biennial, she wasn't simply agreeing to select the art..."

Sept. 27, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

APD Among Texas Police Agencies With Poor Eyewitness ID Procedures

The Justice Project says Texas police agencies are way behind in implementing best practices that can decrease the incidence of mistaken identification.

"...The group contacted more than 1,000 police departments across Texas requesting policies and procedures for photo and live lineup..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Planning to Execute Men in Its Faith-Based Program

Saving souls, destroying bodies

"...Since late 2021, Texas has been working to rehabilitate death row inmates through..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: On Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings, Asian Americans Still Erased in Texas

With the State Board of Education updating our history curriculum, we have an opportunity now to highlight Asian American narratives for future generations of Texas students

"...This year, the Texas State Board of Education updates our social studies curriculum..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Ashley Cheng

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

Planned Parenthood Fights Texas in Court to Save Medicaid

Providers say Medicaid exclusion would be "devastating"

"...Planned Parenthood affiliates are in court this week to..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Best of Texas

Five best roadside attractions around Texas

"...Five of the best roadside attractions in Texas:..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Stars Reveal New Jerseys

Proving hockey players aren't the best models

"...The Texas Stars may be out of the running for the..."

May 23, 2013 Sports Post by James Renovitch

Model Policing

Chief Watson Stands Up for Community Methods

"...not the time to be understaffed. While most of Texas is basking in the glow of a slowed crime..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...understand the agreement that Austin ISD struck with the Texas Education Agency in September know that it puts the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Reports Challenge "Fear-Based" Model for Training APD Cadets

Police Academy zero

"...includes the basic police officer curriculum required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, along with other courses specific..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...for those affected by violence. It's the first in Texas but follows a national model that many other cities..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged

Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals

"...the public's increased collaboration in implementing Austin's humane communities model. At each facility, it's abundantly clear there's something for..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...This spring, the board of trustees for the Texas Civil Rights Project, a community lawyering organization known for..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Could City Living Save the Texas Youth Commission?

"..."frustrated" by the lack of meaningful reform at the Texas Youth Commission, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, backs a complete..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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