Senate Leadership Fund Enters Texas Senate Race with Major Ad Buy DALLAS — The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC linked to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is stepping into the Texas U.S. Senate race, launching its first advertising campaign in support of Ken Paxton. This strategic move comes as the group allocates an initial…
Vanessa Melendez faced ongoing challenges with her family’s Medicaid and food assistance applications for several months when she discovered she was pregnant with her third child. In December, she submitted a new application for Medicaid for Pregnant Women, a program that ensures coverage during pregnancy and for twelve months post-delivery. Then she waited. It wasn’t…
Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel announced that he will not air an interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, scheduled to be recorded on Thursday. This decision comes after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued what Kimmel described as “threats” against his show and its network, ABC. During his show on Wednesday, Kimmel expressed…
Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson is advocating for the closure of two persistently underperforming middle schools as part of an initiative to maintain the independence of the local school district. This plan, which relies on parental support, was detailed in Watson’s newsletter released on Wednesday. Watson’s proposal references a little-known provision in Texas law that empowers…
DALLAS — James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, announced on Wednesday his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports if such participation threatens safety or fairness. This marks a significant shift from his earlier stance taken during his tenure in the Texas House, where he opposed restrictions on trans athletes. <p“Every sport…
Texans are currently facing significant challenges as everyday expenses soar, outpacing income growth. Essential costs including gas, housing, groceries, and healthcare have seen considerable increases, prompting concerns among residents as midterm candidates promote themselves as solutions to these financial burdens. Many Texans are struggling with the impact of these rising costs. The search for affordable…
In the latest episode of the TribCast, hosts Matthew and Eleanor engage in a conversation with Jaden Edison, an education reporter for the Texas Tribune, and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old student activist from Round Rock. The discussion centers around the new social studies curriculum recently approved by the State Board of Education, which has drawn…
Tesla Launches Self-Driving Cybercabs in Austin In a bold move, Elon Musk has introduced a fleet of self-driving Cybercabs, devoid of steering wheels and brake pedals, onto the streets of Austin. This ambitious rollout aims to convince the American public to embrace rides in vehicles that offer no manual control, despite safety concerns. The golden…
The Texas Tribune is excited to announce the addition of five exceptional college students and one recent graduate to its team this fall, coinciding with a significant midterm election cycle and the upcoming Texas Tribune Festival, the organization’s flagship event focusing on politics and policy. The Tribune’s fellowship program, which runs three times a year,…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reportedly breached federal ethics regulations regarding the disclosure of his financial assets and liabilities, leading to ambiguity surrounding his net worth and property ownership. This assessment arises from an investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune. In his filings, Paxton, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, listed ownership…
