Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense

Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop

Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.

What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend

The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

TribCast: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Is Talarico really in the lead?

Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man

Christian Castro, accused of assault and lying about the circumstance leading to the Jan. 14 shooting, was arrested in Cameron County in May.

Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here

Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month