By Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas Senate approves bill swapping STAAR exam for three shorter tests” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The Texas Senate…

By Kayla Guo and Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 12, 2025 “Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune Aug. 12, 2025 “Midland school board votes to restore school name honoring Confederate general” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all —…

By Donald Moskowitz Secretary of the Treasury Bessent, the Council of Economic Advisers, and other administration financial personnel must continue to provide sound input to President Trump’s economic policies; and try to counsel him prior to his pronouncements concerning the economy. Back in April we narrowly averted an economic meltdown when tariffs were initially imposed…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 12, 2025 “In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…

Awards spotlight innovative programming to improve lives across Texas The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, NEAFCS, and the Texas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, TEAFCS, recently recognized Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family and community health agents from across Texas. The award-winning team of Valeria Arrendondo, Cynthia Covarrubias, Angie Sifuentes and Aileen Sifuentes was…

By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune Aug. 11, 2025 “Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…