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05/01/2025
In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease. That staggering reversal comes as Hispanic Texans were among the most likely to get immunized when the COVID vaccine became available.
In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease.
05/01/2025
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the race to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing personal family reasons. https://bit.ly/3ESOgNa
The former federal prosecutor cited shifting priorities after a family health scare for his withdrawal, which comes less than a month after his entry into the race.
04/30/2025
New: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission late Wednesday began notifying another 33,529 recipients of state benefits that their private information had been improperly accessed.
So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.
04/30/2025
Dozens of people who signed up to speak were ready at 4 a.m. to debate whether Texas public school classrooms should have to display the Ten Commandments. https://bit.ly/42zHo0q
Dozens of people who signed up to speak were ready at 4 a.m. to debate whether public school classrooms should have to display the Ten Commandments.
04/30/2025
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring political advertisements to include disclosures if the image, audio, or video recording used were substantially altered. https://bit.ly/4iMhLyj
The bill faced fierce opposition from hardline conservatives who say it is policing speech and could allow the state to jail people over silly political memes.
04/30/2025
The Texas House passed onto the Senate a proposed ban Tuesday, alongside another bill that would require a social media warning label for minors.
04/30/2025
GOP lawmakers have advanced bills to force cities to beef up their enforcement of a statewide ban on homeless encampments and prevent organizations that provide services to the homeless from setting up shop near schools. They’ve also pushed legislation that housing advocates fear will accelerate evictions, potentially driving up homelessness as a result.
Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.
04/30/2025
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TribFest puts you at the center of the conversations that matter on the future of education, the economy, health care, energy, technology, public safety, culture, the arts and more. You won’t want to miss three days of conversations that ignite your curiosity and inspire action.
The Texas House approved a bill requiring schools to use a definition of antisemitism when considering discipline for students.
The bill, which would require schools to use a definition of antisemitism when considering discipline for students, will soon head over to Abbott’s desk.
04/30/2025
The Texas House approved a proposal asking voters to approve $1 billion in annual funding to address the state's water shortage, with the money to come from the state's sales tax.
The Senate has a similar proposal, but is more prescriptive in how the money should be spent. The two chambers must agree on the final proposal to send to voters.
04/30/2025
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2880, which would allow $100,000 private lawsuits against anyone who manufactures, mails or delivers abortion pills to Texas, creating one of the most extensive crackdowns on abortion medications in the country.
The bill gives the state new tools to try to stop the flow of abortion pills, but critics say it’s legally dubious on several fronts.
04/29/2025
In recent years, Texas public schools have faced a growing teacher shortage, leaving students struggling to succeed and pushing school leaders to consider new strategies for attracting, preparing and retaining the best teachers.
How can Texas recruit more highly trained teachers — and keep the ones it already has? What can state leaders and lawmakers do to address high turnover and improve student outcomes?
Tribune education reporters Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison moderate back-to-back conversations with leaders, experts and policymakers on how to best support teachers, foster student success and build a stronger future for Texas schools.
Doors open at Raise Your Hand Texas in downtown Austin at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, and the first of two back-to-back 45-minute conversations begins at 8 a.m. The Tribune will provide coffee.
PS: Earn CPE credits! Through a partnership with the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), educators earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit by attending these events in person, watching live online, or watching on demand later.
04/29/2025
In this week’s TribCast episode, hosts Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate.
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate.
04/29/2025
Lawmakers discussed a bill Tuesday that would create rules for school districts that want to split into smaller entities, months after a now-abandoned plan to break up Keller ISD raised questions on whether the district could do so without voters’ input.
A House bill would require school districts to hold an election before breaking into smaller entities.
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