Amid Record Heat, Texas Locks Prisoners Down, Reducing Shower Access

Advocates feel decision is retaliation

"...their bodies in cells that are not air-conditioned, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced Sept. 6 its decision..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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 Democrats Take Vote by Mail to the U.S. Supremes

Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters ask Court to extend VBM to all Texas voters

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters filed motions to..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play

Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms

"...Is the Texas House in play? Is the Texas GOP in crisis?..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...Editor’s Note: After this story went to press, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Patrick Murphy’s request to..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...few more progressive seats this session, reproductive rights and justice advocates at the Capitol on Wednesday morning laid out..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...beer-related queries. This week, we’re answering questions about the Texas Craft Brewers Festival presented by the Texas Craft Brewers..."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...expected to determine the future of abortion access in Texas and possibly for other states across the country. SCOTUS..."

June 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are defiantly deaf to you...."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Recap: Foodways Texas Fourth Annual Symposium

Foodways Texas looks at agriculture through different lenses

"...The fourth annual Foodways Texas Symposium. This year’s “Farm to Market” program was held..."

March 25, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Death Watch: Texas Set to Kill Mentally Disabled Man

Few hours remain for Supremes to step in

"...unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes to stop it, Texas tonight will execute Marvin Lee Wilson, even as advocates..."

Aug. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

HBO Docuseries God Save Texas Offers a Personal Lens on the Lone Star State in Crisis

Texas filmmakers confront hard truths about home

"...Texas is a place that is often misunderstood by those..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...Just under six months after the Texas Tribune weathered its first-ever round of layoffs, staff announced..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

COP28: Climate Migration Is Coming. Is Texas Prepared?

Extreme heat, weather, drought will cause displacement

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

Woman Granted Permission for Legal Abortion Flees State After Texas Supreme Court Halts Ruling

Her pregnancy could render her infertile if continued

"...Kate Cox is being forced to leave Texas to receive an abortion necessary to protect her personal..."

Dec. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28

WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending video dispatches..."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post

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

Texas ACLU Readies for Abortion Battle in Cities and Towns

The struggle starts at the local level

"...There aren’t as many men behind Texas’ anti-abortion policies as you might expect. Attorney Jonathan Mitchell..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Ted Cruz, Katie Couric, Paxton Prosecution Team to Speak at Texas Tribune Festival

Annual celebration of all-things-politics takes place Sept. 21-23

"...On Sept. 5, the Texas Senate will put Attorney General Ken Paxton on trial..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...foreseen the recent partnership between the police and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Although a city spokesperson said..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Separating Fact From Fiction in the Texas Rangers’ Bloody History

Traveling exhibit reexamines border killings

"...Two hundred years after the founding of the Texas Rangers, educational nonprofit Refusing to Forget has shed light..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Joelle DiPaolo

COP27: The Case for Why Texas Is the Most Vulnerable State in the Country to Climate Impacts

Pick your poison: drought, flood, heat wave, hurricane

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending to the..."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post

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

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

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Texas Book Festival No. 25 – aka Virtual Texas Book..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...the Trump era. In striking down the law, the justices upheld precedent set in Texas’ historic 2016 Whole Woman’s..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Pride Online Fosters Virtual Qmmunity

Queer and trans artists unite across Lone Star State

"...of a global pandemic. Just look to this Sunday’s Texas Pride Online, a statewide fête bringing together 30-plus queer..."

June 26, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

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