Watch: Pod Save America hosts live show at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says

Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.

Corpus Christi’s water crisis serves as a warning and a roadmap for others

Experts at a Texas Tribune Festival panel discussed how close the city and region came to disaster and how the experience exposed the need for long-term planning, diversification and groundwater reform.

Catholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit

Sister Norma Pimentel told a Texas Tribune Festival audience that the Rio Grande nonprofit met with government officials to clear up accusations of “major grant violations.”

Texas' maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say

The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.

Bobby Pulido thanks rival Rep. Monica De La Cruz for campaign "advice"

A poll categorized the race for the 15th Congressional District, which the GOP flipped in 2022, as a toss-up on Friday.