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TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny
Read full article: TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutinyIn this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the state’s deployment of razor wire and buoys along the border in Eagle Pass.
TribCast: Texas lawmakers approve property tax cuts after 7 months of trying
Read full article: TribCast: Texas lawmakers approve property tax cuts after 7 months of tryingIn this week’s episode, we discuss the winners and losers — politically and financially — after lawmakers approved an $18 billion tax cut bill.
TribCast: Extreme heat and the toll of climate change on Texas
Read full article: TribCast: Extreme heat and the toll of climate change on TexasIn this week’s episode, we speak with The Texas Tribune’s climate reporter Erin Douglas about why it’s been so hot in Texas and examine the long-term implications as climate change shifts the entire range of Texas heat upward.
TribCast: How will Texas universities maintain diversity without considering race in admissions?
Read full article: TribCast: How will Texas universities maintain diversity without considering race in admissions?In this week’s two-topic TribCast, we discuss the U.S. Supreme Court blocking the consideration of race in college admissions and the dangerous heat inside Texas prisons this summer.
TribCast: How does Nate Paul’s arrest affect Ken Paxton?
Read full article: TribCast: How does Nate Paul’s arrest affect Ken Paxton?In this week’s episode, we discuss the arrest of Austin developer Nate Paul, what it might say about Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial and whether it makes Paxton more vulnerable to criminal prosecution.
TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in Texas
Read full article: TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in TexasOn this week’s episode, we speak to the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero, who has been at the center of the debate over property taxes this week.
Listen: Through art, keepsakes and advocacy, families are making sure 21 Uvalde victims are not forgotten
Read full article: Listen: Through art, keepsakes and advocacy, families are making sure 21 Uvalde victims are not forgottenWednesday marks exactly a year since a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. The community continues to grapple with the trauma and pain, and for those who lost someone that day, they’re determined to keep the memories of their loved ones alive.
TribCast: Is a special session of the Texas Legislature inevitable?
Read full article: TribCast: Is a special session of the Texas Legislature inevitable?In this week’s episode, we discuss the long odds facing the school choice bill and the possibility of Gov. Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back for a special session.
TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch?
Read full article: TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch?In this week’s episode, we discuss the final three weeks of the Legislature and Colin Allred’s bid for U.S. Senate.
TribCast: Texas’ troubled juvenile justice system
Read full article: TribCast: Texas’ troubled juvenile justice systemIn today’s episode, we discuss the problems in the Texas state agency intended to rehabilitate children who have committed crimes — and whether the Legislature is eyeing any solutions.
TribCast: Major LGBTQ bills are in the Texas House’s hands
Read full article: TribCast: Major LGBTQ bills are in the Texas House’s handsIn this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas House’s appetite to pass bills related to drag shows, medical care for transgender children and the discussion of sexuality at schools.
TribCast: A major Texas abortion case and a potential Gov. Greg Abbott pardon in a murder trial
Read full article: TribCast: A major Texas abortion case and a potential Gov. Greg Abbott pardon in a murder trialIn this week’s episode, we discuss an attempt to use the courts in Texas to restrict the use of an abortion drug and Gov. Greg Abbott’s potential pardon of an Army sergeant found guilty of murdering a protester in Austin.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Thieves steal trailer with $50K worth of equipment inside from west Houston audio business
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Thieves steal trailer with $50K worth of equipment inside from west Houston audio businessA west Houston business owner says thieves stole their trailer with over $50,000 worth of equipment inside and it was all caught on camera.
TribCast: Police officers’ fear of the AR-15 in Robb Elementary
Read full article: TribCast: Police officers’ fear of the AR-15 in Robb ElementaryIn this week’s episode, we discuss the weapon used by the school shooter in Uvalde and new details that highlight how fear of the gun contributed to the botched police response.
TribCast: Will the Texas Legislature pay Ken Paxton’s legal settlement?
Read full article: TribCast: Will the Texas Legislature pay Ken Paxton’s legal settlement?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James about lawmakers’ reluctance to spend $3.3 million on a whistleblower settlement for Attorney General Ken Paxton.
TribCast: The politics of diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses
Read full article: TribCast: The politics of diversity, equity and inclusion on college campusesOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with higher education reporter Kate McGee about Texas leaders’ push to limit the role of diversity in hiring on college campuses.
TribCast: Takeaways from Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State speech
Read full article: TribCast: Takeaways from Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State speechIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Texas Tribune politics reporters James Barragán and Patrick Svitek about Abbott’s prime-time address.
TribCast: Is Texas uniquely bad at disaster preparedness?
Read full article: TribCast: Is Texas uniquely bad at disaster preparedness?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with University of Texas at Austin professor Michael Webber and environment reporter Erin Douglas about the state’s widespread power outages.
TribCast: Is bipartisan immigration reform a realistic goal?
Read full article: TribCast: Is bipartisan immigration reform a realistic goal?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Washington correspondent Matthew Choi and immigration reporter Uriel J. García about U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s trip to the border and the odds of Congress passing a major immigration bill.
TribCast: The Texas Legislature is off and running
Read full article: TribCast: The Texas Legislature is off and runningIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the fight over Democrats chairing committees in the Texas House and other highlights of the first week of the legislative session.
TribCast: Texas’ persistent problem with maternal mortality
Read full article: TribCast: Texas’ persistent problem with maternal mortalityOn this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Eleanor about a long-awaited state report on maternal mortality in Texas and Alex about cities’ efforts to decriminalize marijuana.
TribCast: What’s at stake for both parties in next week’s elections?
Read full article: TribCast: What’s at stake for both parties in next week’s elections?In this week’s episode, Matthew Watkins is joined by political writers Matthew Choi, Patrick Svitek and James Barragán for one last preview of Tuesday’s elections.
TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?
Read full article: TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?On this week’s podcast, James, Zach and Patrick discuss the governor’s fundraising and a surprisingly competitive race for Hidalgo, the Harris County judge.
TribCast: Is time running out for Texas Democrats to swing the election?
Read full article: TribCast: Is time running out for Texas Democrats to swing the election?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the state of the governor’s race and other elections that have grabbed their attention.
TribCast: Trouble in Ken Paxton’s office
Read full article: TribCast: Trouble in Ken Paxton’s officeIn this week’s episode, Matthew Watkins speaks with Jake Bleiberg of the Associated Press and Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law about the turmoil in the Texas attorney general’s office and its litigation success.
TribCast: The impact of Texas’ changing demographics on elections
Read full article: TribCast: The impact of Texas’ changing demographics on electionsOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa and James about Hispanics becoming the largest demographic group in Texas and what that means for the state’s politics.
TribCast: The enduring mental health toll of Texas natural disasters
Read full article: TribCast: The enduring mental health toll of Texas natural disastersOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Erin about how climate change is affecting Texans’ mental health and Kate about a proposal to overhaul how the state funds community colleges.
TribCast: Texas’ drought is likely to persist
Read full article: TribCast: Texas’ drought is likely to persistIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week’s rain likely won’t mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert.
El aborto es un servicio básico de salud en la Ciudad de México. Sus clínicas están disponibles para las estadounidenses.
Read full article: El aborto es un servicio básico de salud en la Ciudad de México. Sus clínicas están disponibles para las estadounidenses.Las clínicas privadas en la Ciudad de México ofrecen abortos a una fracción del precio en Estados Unidos. También hay clínicas y hospitales públicos que ofrecen acceso gratuito al aborto, incluso para personas extranjeras.
Listen: Abortion is considered basic health care in Mexico City. Its clinics are open to U.S. women.
Read full article: Listen: Abortion is considered basic health care in Mexico City. Its clinics are open to U.S. women.Private clinics offer abortions at a fraction of the cost in the United States. City public health clinics may be more difficult to navigate but offer abortions free of charge, including for noncitizens.
TribCast: A bill that would boost Texas’ semiconductor industry creates an unusual divide
Read full article: TribCast: A bill that would boost Texas’ semiconductor industry creates an unusual divideOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Eric about the CHIPS Act and Eleanor about how abortion might be prosecuted in Texas.
TribCast: Are there signs of life for Beto O’Rourke’s campaign?
Read full article: TribCast: Are there signs of life for Beto O’Rourke’s campaign?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell and Patrick about the power grid, the race for governor and the extra money the Texas Legislature will have on hand to spend next year.
TribCast: San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy, the end of Roe v. Wade and the Jan. 6 hearings
Read full article: TribCast: San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy, the end of Roe v. Wade and the Jan. 6 hearingsFor this week’s episode, Patrick speaks with Tribune reporters about the latest Texas headlines on immigration, abortion and the Jan. 6 investigation.
TribCast: Looking back at Uvalde ISD police Chief Pete Arredondo’s first detailed interview
Read full article: TribCast: Looking back at Uvalde ISD police Chief Pete Arredondo’s first detailed interviewIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Zach about the police response to the mass shooting in Uvalde.
TribCast: How effective is “hardening” schools? And where does the investigation into the Uvalde shooting stand?
Read full article: TribCast: How effective is “hardening” schools? And where does the investigation into the Uvalde shooting stand?On this week’s episode, James speaks with Kate and Josh about the effectiveness of increasing school security to prevent mass shootings and where the investigation into the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting stands.
TribCast: Previewing the runoffs and reviewing how Texas’ Hurricane Harvey relief was disbursed
Read full article: TribCast: Previewing the runoffs and reviewing how Texas’ Hurricane Harvey relief was disbursedOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Zach about next week’s primary runoffs and the Gulf Coast’s ongoing frustrations over Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
TribCast: A week of chaos for trade at the border after Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive
Read full article: TribCast: A week of chaos for trade at the border after Gov. Greg Abbott’s directiveOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Uriel about the fallout from Abbott’s decision to do security checks on every commercial truck at the border.
TribCast: Dan Patrick takes on Disney in latest fight over Texas classrooms
Read full article: TribCast: Dan Patrick takes on Disney in latest fight over Texas classroomsIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Brian and James about Dan Patrick’s push for a Texas version of the Florida law governing the discussion of sexuality in schools and Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest action on the border.
T-Squared: Texas Tribune will host yearlong Scripps Howard Foundation fellows in data visuals and multimedia
Read full article: T-Squared: Texas Tribune will host yearlong Scripps Howard Foundation fellows in data visuals and multimediaFabiana Chaparro will join the multimedia team, and Caroline Covington will join the data visuals team.
TribCast: Layers of scandal in the Texas foster care system
Read full article: TribCast: Layers of scandal in the Texas foster care systemIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Mitchell about the fallout from sexual abuse allegations at a state-contracted children’s shelter and Russian threats against Texas’ energy infrastructure.
TribCast: Two death penalty cases draw attention in Texas
Read full article: TribCast: Two death penalty cases draw attention in TexasIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Andrew and Jolie about Texans’ role in the confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson and two important death penalty cases.
TribCast: Operation Lone Star and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
Read full article: TribCast: Operation Lone Star and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad weekGov. Greg Abbott’s controversial border mission was subject to a slew of bad news this week, including a major shakeup at the Texas Military Department, whose top leader Abbott replaced.
TribCast: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services investigates the families of trans children
Read full article: TribCast: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services investigates the families of trans childrenIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Eleanor and Sneha about Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to open child abuse investigations into families providing gender-affirming care for their children.
TribCast: Previewing the Texas primaries before early voting starts Monday
Read full article: TribCast: Previewing the Texas primaries before early voting starts MondayIn this week’s episode, Matthew and Ross break down the GOP primary for attorney general and highlight the other top races that have grabbed their interest.
TribCast: The Texas power grid fares better in 2022’s winter storm
Read full article: TribCast: The Texas power grid fares better in 2022’s winter stormIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell and James about how Texas held up during the wintry weather, plus the struggles of the National Guard during their border deployment.
TribCast: FBI raid at U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s house shakes up his primary
Read full article: TribCast: FBI raid at U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s house shakes up his primaryOn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Abby and Karen about U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s legal situation and whether the omicron wave is receding.
TribCast: A legal snag for Gov. Greg Abbott's border initiative
Read full article: TribCast: A legal snag for Gov. Greg Abbott's border initiativeIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie and Alexa about a potentially influential court case in Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to arrest migrants at the border and a high rejection rate among applicants seeking to vote by mail.
TribCast: Is the omicron wave in Texas nearing its peak?
Read full article: TribCast: Is the omicron wave in Texas nearing its peak?In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Karen and Patrick about the pandemic and Ted Cruz taking heat from conservatives over his comments about the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
TribCast: Breaking down the Supreme Court's ruling on the Texas abortion law
Read full article: TribCast: Breaking down the Supreme Court's ruling on the Texas abortion lawOn this week's episode, Matthew and Reese make sense of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision and what it means for abortion in Texas.
Tribcast: Parsing through Texas GOP officials’ hunt for “pornographic books” in public schools
Read full article: Tribcast: Parsing through Texas GOP officials’ hunt for “pornographic books” in public schoolsIn this week’s episode, James talks with Jolie and Patrick about Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for an investigation into books at public schools and the ramping up of the 2022 election season as candidate filing season begins.
Las familias latinas en Texas demandan una educación más inclusiva
Read full article: Las familias latinas en Texas demandan una educación más inclusivaEl creciente número de estudiantes latinos en Texas tiene necesidades específicas que requieren ser atendidas, como un mayor y mejor acceso a la tecnología e información en español.
TribCast: How worried should Texas Democrats be about 2022?
Read full article: TribCast: How worried should Texas Democrats be about 2022?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Patrick, Reese and Neelam about Tuesday’s special election results, poll numbers in the governor’s race and oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court over Texas’ abortion law.
TribCast: Previewing the Texas abortion law’s day in the U.S. Supreme Court
Read full article: TribCast: Previewing the Texas abortion law’s day in the U.S. Supreme CourtIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Brian about Monday’s oral arguments in the Supreme Court over the state’s near-total abortion ban and a lawmaker’s request to investigate books in school libraries.
El difícil camino para acceder a los fondos de asistencia para el alquiler
Read full article: El difícil camino para acceder a los fondos de asistencia para el alquiler¿Busca asistencia para pagar su renta? Esto es lo que sucede cuando se intenta acceder a los fondos de ayuda distribuidos entre ciudades y condados de Texas.
“An invisible identity”: This undocumented young Texan faces uncertainty after DACA applications are closed
Read full article: “An invisible identity”: This undocumented young Texan faces uncertainty after DACA applications are closedA University of Texas at Austin student who planned to apply to an Obama-era initiative for immigrants who came to America as children is stuck in limbo after a Texas judge halted the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
TribCast: A federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ near-total abortion ban
Read full article: TribCast: A federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ near-total abortion banIn this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Alexa and Reese about the ongoing court fights over Texas’ new abortion law and the redistricting process in Texas.
TribCast: Texas unveils a proposed new congressional map — and an election audit
Read full article: TribCast: Texas unveils a proposed new congressional map — and an election auditIn this week's episode, Matthew talks with Alexa, James and Jolie about redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott's election audit and the troubles with Texas' border enforcement efforts.
¿Cómo acceder a los beneficios de desempleo?
Read full article: ¿Cómo acceder a los beneficios de desempleo?Cientos de miles de tejanos han presentado una solicitud de desempleo desde que la pandemia llegó a Texas en marzo de 2020. En esta entrevista la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas respondió las preguntas más frecuentes.
Delta variant, lax mask policies delay Plano family’s return to school
Read full article: Delta variant, lax mask policies delay Plano family’s return to schoolParents remain divided over whether to require masks in the classroom. For Carmen Campbell, there’s just too much uncertainty right now to feel comfortable sending her son back. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
TribCast: Legal fights continue over Texas' new abortion law
Read full article: TribCast: Legal fights continue over Texas' new abortion lawOn this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Allyson, Patrick and Reese about the court battles over Texas' abortion law and Abbott's call for a third special session.
TribCast: A new law banning most abortions in Texas takes effect
Read full article: TribCast: A new law banning most abortions in Texas takes effectOn this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Neelam and James about the state's new abortion law and the final days of the special session of the Texas Legislature.
TribCast: The election restrictions bill passed the Texas House. What’s next?
Read full article: TribCast: The election restrictions bill passed the Texas House. What’s next?In this week’s episode, Matthew, Alexa and Cassi look back at months of political fights after the elections bill made it out of the Texas House.
TribCast: How much worse will Texas’ current COVID-19 wave get?
Read full article: TribCast: How much worse will Texas’ current COVID-19 wave get?On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Karen, Cassi and James about whether the this pandemic wave will turn out to be Texas’ worst and why no Democrats have been arrested since their warrants were signed last week.
“Tired of putting bodies in body bags,” this Austin ICU nurse scaled back her hours in the hospital
Read full article: “Tired of putting bodies in body bags,” this Austin ICU nurse scaled back her hours in the hospitalSheyla Moraes, an intensive care nurse, says this latest surge of the coronavirus pandemic is particularly draining because it was preventable. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
TribCast: Local officials defy Gov. Greg Abbott on mask orders as COVID-19 rages
Read full article: TribCast: Local officials defy Gov. Greg Abbott on mask orders as COVID-19 ragesIn this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James, Patrick and Joshua about COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals again and efforts to restore a quorum in the Texas House.
“I expect the worst”: A Texas parent worries about sending her children back to school in person
Read full article: “I expect the worst”: A Texas parent worries about sending her children back to school in personGov. Greg Abbott is standing firm on his ban against mask mandates in schools. Some parents are concerned for their children’s safety as in-person classes resume.
TribCast: The Texas Legislature’s first special session of 2021 ends Friday. What happens next?
Read full article: TribCast: The Texas Legislature’s first special session of 2021 ends Friday. What happens next?In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Cassi, Jolie and Patrick about the law enforcement presence at the border and Democrats’ and Republicans’ next moves as the special session wraps up.
Texas educators of color say law limiting how America’s history of racism is taught further silences marginalized voices
Read full article: Texas educators of color say law limiting how America’s history of racism is taught further silences marginalized voicesTexas teacher Juan Carmona says it’s important to talk about the experiences of marginalized groups with students of color because they should see themselves represented in history books.