It’s brown and burns your eyes. In small town Texas, clean water can be elusive.

Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses

The announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances.

ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston

Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.

After Texas DPS neglected tens of thousands of voter applications, Democrats demand an investigation

The number of unprocessed applications continues to grow. Texas Democrats, locked in tight races in November, want Gov. Greg Abbott to probe the failure.

Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer needs surgery to remove the bullet, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar says

The man was shot by a recent ICE recruit who was not wearing a body camera, according to news reports.

Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings

Student groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.