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Water official who pushed desalination plant for Corpus Christi region retires amid project setbacks
John Byrum’s departure comes as the Nueces River Authority board was set to discuss his employment behind closed doors.
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1mWatch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The two-term governor of Oklahoma sits down with National Review senior political correspondent Jim Geraghty at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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1mWatch: Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The National Book Award-winning author and historian discusses the arguments behind his new book, “Chain of Ideas: How Authoritarian Thinking Takes Root in America.”
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1mWatch: Sarah Longwell speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell sits down with Astead Herndon for a live recording of his "America, Actually" podcast at 12:45 p.m. Thursday.
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5mHinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
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4mGarnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65
Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.