Government Salaries Explorer
Government Salaries Explorer This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest. If you appreciate this information, please support us with a donation. Updated: Oct.…
Read MoreHow a single Fort Worth ISD campus prompted a state takeover
By Colleen DeGuzman and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune October 29, 2025 The Texas Education Agency is taking over the Fort Worth Independent School District — a district with more than 70,000 students — because a campus with just over 300 sixth graders repeatedly failed to meet state academic standards. While Leadership Academy at Forest…
Read MoreSecretary of State Jane Nelson Shares Important Reminders about Early Voting
In-person, Early Voting Begins Oct. 20 and Goes Through Oct. 31 AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election. “Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place…
Read MoreTribCast: Unpacking the constitutional amendments
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune October 28, 2025 Early voting has already begun for the November election, and you might be wondering… what’s even on the ballot? Voters are being asked to weigh in on 17 constitutional amendments, most of which have to do with how and how much Texans are taxed. Joshua Blank,…
Read MoreOp-Ed: A Cruel and Short-Sighted Attack on Low-Income Communities
The federal government has a powerful tool to spur investment in communities traditionally locked out of it. But Trump is dismantling it. By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Eric Morrissette The Trump administration has eliminated the entire staff of the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This is more than bureaucratic reshuffling — it’s an assault on one of…
Read MoreSales of homes in Texas were up 4.9% in Q3 of 2025
Prices varied little, with more homes available, Texas Realtors report shows. October 28, 2025 — Austin All but four Texas metros had more home sales in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same time last year, and most markets recorded increases greater than the 4.9% statewide average, according to the 2025 Q3 Texas Quarterly…
Read MoreTSTC student shifts career path to study welding at TSTC
(MARSHALL, Texas) – After discovering her original career path could be unpredictable, Ariana Abelardo traded sports medicine for the Welding program at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus. “It’s just something that I decided to do, and I saw that TSTC had it,” Abelardo said. “I decided to stick with it, and I don’t regret…
Read MoreKnowing God through His word
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Even with something as simple as praying and reading the Bible every day, it’s a challenge even to those who are determined and sincerely seeking God’s divine guidance. As a Christian writer and teacher, I encourage everyone to make time and find the secret place of God’s presence…
Read MoreNorth Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline won’t run for reelection
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 27, 2025 State Rep. Nate Schatzline, a Fort Worth Republican, said on Monday that he will not seek reelection and instead join a group of faith leaders that encourages churches to speak out about Christian conservative values. Schatzline is one of the most conservative members of the Legislature’s…
Read MoreState Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress
By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune October 27, 2025 State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt launched her campaign for Texas’ 10th Congressional District on Monday, saying voters in the district, long held by Republicans, deserve choices. The Austin Democrat’s announcement comes a month and a half after Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, said he is vacating the Republican-leaning…
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