Renzo Downey, The Texas TribuneJune 15, 2026 HOUSTON — To some extent, Mohamed Hussein knew he was preparing to enter the lion’s den. But he made the decision to attend the Republican Party of Texas […]
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Trump says U.S. will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%, escalating trade tensions
Donald Trump said Friday the United States will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% beginning next week, a move that threatens to escalate trade tensions and disrupt the […]
New study says Austin restaurant permitting can cost nearly $9,000 and requires up to 105 steps
Photo: Justin Shugrue in his bagel shop, Shug’s Bagels on March 23, 2026.. Shugrue started Shugs Bagels in Dallas during the pandemic. Now, after moving to Austin, he’s preparing to open a fourth location, but […]
“Slowly killing us on the inside”: A family of 6 at Texas’ Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedom
Images: Drawings created by Hayam El Gamal’s 5-year-old twins and 9-year old daughter. The Egyptian family has been imprisoned at Texas’ Dilley Immigration Processing Center for more than nine months. Artwork provided by attorneys for the […]
Trump Shares Viral 2007 “Prophecy” Claiming His Rise Was Predicted — Post Appears as U.S.–Iran War Escalates
President Donald Trump on Monday shared a video on Truth Social claiming his rise to power was predicted nearly two decades ago by a charismatic Christian preacher, reviving a clip that has circulated among some […]
After years of gains, Republicans in Congress push to roll back chemical regulations
Photo: The Arkema chemical plant in Crosby on March 20, 2018. Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune Capital & Main, The Texas TribuneMarch 6, 2026 The nonprofit publication Capital & Main produced this article. It is […]
Footage shows the run-up to immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Texas man
Photo: South Padre Island Police Department body cam footage, released by Texas Department of Public Safety late Friday, shows the moment when 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez from San Antonio was killed at South Padre Island […]
U.S. seeks forfeiture of tanker, 1.8 million barrels of oil tied to Iran, Venezuela sanctions scheme
The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize a crude oil tanker and roughly 1.8 million barrels of oil allegedly linked to a sanctions-evasion network benefiting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, […]
San Antonio mayor calls for congressional oversight into DHS shooting death of resident
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for congressional oversight into U.S. Department of Homeland Security activity related to the reported shooting death of a San Antonio resident by a federal immigration agent last […]
Congressman Tony Gonzales Attends Opening of New Jeff Davis County Community Center in Fort Davis
Congressman Tony Gonzales was in Fort Davis this week to mark the opening of the new Jeff Davis County Community Center, a project supported by $1.3 million in federal funding he previously secured for the […]
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