Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification exam
April 28th, 2022By Brian Lopez, The Texas TribuneApril 28, 2022 “Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification exam” 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…
New federal lawsuit seeks to halt Texas’ border trespassing arrests, give more than $5 million to illegally detained migrants
April 28th, 2022By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2022 “New federal lawsuit seeks to halt Texas’ border trespassing arrests, give more than $5 million to illegally detained migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasn’t equipped with flotation device
April 27th, 2022By Davis Winkie, Military Times, and James Barragán, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2022 “Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasn’t equipped with flotation device” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
April 27th, 2022BY PERLA TREVIZO AND LOMI KRIEL, THE TEXAS TRIBUNE AND PROPUBLICA, KENGO TSUTSUMI, PROPUBLICA, AND ANDREW RODRIGUEZ CALDERÓN, THE MARSHALL PROJECT Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ratcheted up pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration by expanding the state’s sweeping border crackdown, announcing that he would bus immigrants to…
Federal judge plans to temporarily force Biden administration to keep rule that turns migrants away at the U.S.-Mexico border
April 26th, 2022By Emily Hernandez, The Texas TribuneApril 25, 2022 “Federal judge plans to temporarily force Biden administration to keep rule that turns migrants away at the U.S.-Mexico border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy
April 26th, 2022By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneApril 26, 2022 “U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
April 25th, 2022By Jolie McCullough, The Texas TribuneApril 25, 2022 “Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals” 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…
Body of Texas National Guard member found after he was washed away while saving drowning migrants
April 25th, 2022By Jason Beeferman and James Barragán, The Texas TribuneApril 25, 2022 “Body of Texas National Guard member found after he was washed away while saving drowning migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No.1 to Elect Two Board of Directors, Early Voting is April 25-May 3 and Election Day is May 7, 2022
April 24th, 2022The Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 announced it is holding an election of two Board of Directors seats on the five member board with Early Voting being from April 25-May 3, 2022 and regular Election Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Six candidates have registered for…
National Guard soldier missing after trying to save two migrants in Rio Grande
April 23rd, 2022By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune, and Davis Winkie, Military TimesApril 22, 2022 “National Guard soldier missing after trying to save two migrants in Rio Grande” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…





