By Cassandra Pollock and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2019 “Democrats could gain control of the Texas House for the first time since 2001. Here are the seats in play in 2020.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans —…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2019 “Analysis: A Houston police death and the debate over who should have guns in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station were involved in an incident in which a driver fled from an immigration checkpoint, Dec. 10. “These acts committed by criminals risk the lives of our agents and the traveling public,” said Del Rio Sector…

(Press Release) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Station rescued a group of people stranded in the Rio Grande River, Dec. 9. “We continue to rescue people who fail to heed our warnings of just how dangerous crossing illegally can be,” said Del Rio Sector Chief…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Dec. 12, 2019 “What is the “boyfriend loophole?” Houston’s police chief wants lawmakers to prevent abusive dating partners from buying guns.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2019 “Mexican border cities: too dangerous for Americans but safe enough for migrants, U.S. government says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Jake Pearson, ProPublica, and Anand Tumurtogoo for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The rocky highlands of Central Asia, in a remote region of Western Mongolia, are home to a plummeting…

Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA HARRISBURG, Pa. – Planned expansion of oil and gas development would push global temperatures beyond the tipping point of catastrophic climate change, according to a new report. The report, from the Global Gas and Oil Network, says the industry plans to invest $1.4…

Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – OH COLUMBUS, Ohio — While no one is guaranteed a long and healthy life, where a person resides in Ohio could be one determining factor. According to a new report from The Center for Community Solutions, as poverty rates increase by census tract…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2019 “Texas prison officials violated a judge’s order to provide inmates with air conditioning. Now prisoners’ lawyers get to investigate.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…