Trump aides want Texas to redraw congressional maps to aid the GOP. What would that mean?
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune,, Votebeat Jun 11, 2025 at 6:00am EDT This story was reported in partnership with The Texas Tribune, a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Votebeat…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers pushed bills aimed at illegal immigration. Here’s what passed and what failed.
By Alejandro Serrano and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2025 “Texas lawmakers pushed bills aimed at illegal immigration. Here’s what passed and what failed.” 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…
Read MoreAmarillo breaks ground on psychiatric hospital, part of the state’s $1.5B investment in mental health
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025 “Amarillo breaks ground on psychiatric hospital, part of the state’s $1.5B investment in mental health” 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…
Read MoreTexas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy
By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025 “Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Read MoreAs Federal Health Grants Shrink, Memory Cafes Help Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
By Lydia McFarlane, WVIA June 10, 2025 Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. The room, decorated with an under-the-sea theme, had a balloon arch decked out with streamers meant to look like jellyfish and a cloud of clear balloons mimicking ocean bubbles. Kennedy comes…
Read MoreHundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2025 “Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions” 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 The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily…
Read MoreOzona has named New Diana HFC Jason Pitts as their next AD/HFC
BREAKING Ozona has named New Diana HFC Jason Pitts as their next AD/HFC New Diana is OPEN #txhsfb @dctf — Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) June 10, 2025 Read more: Ozona Names Pitts Head Football Coach, Athletic Director
Read MoreEchoing 2020, Police Use Rubber Bullets Against Protesters in Los Angeles
June 10, 2025 Weapons dubbed “less lethal” are once again being used in Los Angeles, this time against people protesting the Trump administration’s immigration raids. During the 2020 protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, KFF Health News and USA Today documented the harm that rubber bullets and other “less lethal” projectiles can…
Read MoreTSTC Automation and Controls Technology student overcomes her fears to support her two kids
(MARSHALL, Texas) – When her younger brothers both graduated from college, Karla Sanchez decided she did not want to be the only one without a degree. “I worked at a restaurant, and then I was an office assistant for my dad at his business,” Sanchez said. “I’ve tried college two times already — back then…
Read MoreOpen Government Seminar
Open Government Seminar Denton, Texas Thursday, June 19, 2025 Embassy Suites by Hilton, Denton Convention Center 3100 Town Centre Trail Pioneer 1-2 Ballroom 1 to 4 p.m. This free seminar organized by the nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in cooperation with the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Texas Press Association will…
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