In a surprising move earlier this week, the University of Texas at Austin dismissed Debbie Hiott, the General Manager of KUT Public Media. This decision marks a significant and unprecedented intervention in the governance of the public radio station, which has been affiliated with the university for many years. The termination has sparked widespread discussion…
The Texas Supreme Court sided with SpaceX and the General Land Office in a ruling issued on Friday, determining that environmental organizations lacked the legal standing to sue for public access to a beach that has been shut down during rocket launches. This unanimous decision affirmed that a trial judge appropriately dismissed the case with…
The State Board of Education in Texas is set to vote next week on a proposal that would mandate the reading of approximately a dozen Bible passages and religious stories by schoolchildren, reigniting the ongoing debate surrounding the role of religion, particularly Christianity, in public education. A thorough examination of the proposed religious excerpts, which…
LUBBOCK — The discovery of the New World screwworm in a dog in Texas has sparked concern among pet owners statewide about the implications for their animals. The state’s significant stray animal population poses a risk of exacerbating the spread of the screwworm, which could lead to tragic outcomes for shelter animals, even those that…
GRANDFALLS — An abandoned oil well unexpectedly began leaking beneath the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Grandfalls in April, resulting in a significant environmental incident. Over the course of eight days, more than 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater escaped into the surrounding area, as documented by state records. The Railroad Commission…
Rep. Troy Nehls is currently facing a complaint regarding age discrimination filed by a former employee. The complaint has been submitted to the House Ethics Committee, alleging that Nehls, along with his chief of staff, Robert Schroeder, fostered a hostile work environment for older staff members. Kevin Countie, who held the position of deputy chief…
Joshua Baer, the founder and CEO of the Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, tragically lost his life in a plane crash on a Laredo highway on Tuesday night. The business jet, which was carrying six individuals, collided with Loop 20 and ignited around 10 p.m., as confirmed by a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration….
As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the pivotal questions surrounding American democracy have never felt more pressing. This September 24-26, The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin will assemble a diverse array of voices who are actively engaged in addressing these fundamental issues, guiding us in our exploration of identity and the…
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced during a tele-town hall on Monday that the Republican Party will host a pre-midterm convention in Dallas this September, a highly anticipated event that will feature President Donald Trump as a speaker ahead of the upcoming November election. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has been in talks to organize a…
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of Charles Flores, a death row inmate in Texas, who sought to compel the state’s highest criminal court to reconsider his case. The court denied his petition without providing any commentary. Flores contended that his 1999 conviction should be overturned under Texas’s “junk science” law. He claimed…
