Try getting justice in small-town Texas. Sutton County Attorney Dawn Cahill is keeping an arrest warrant active over a traffic ticket even though the defendant has pleaded no contest, waived a jury trial and paid […]
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Attorney says Bryan’s nearly $400,000 legal fight over BTU easement could lead to federal civil rights claims
An attorney representing a Brazos County landowner says the City of Bryan has spent nearly $400,000 in legal fees fighting a utility easement dispute that could now expand into federal civil rights litigation. Ty Clevenger, […]
Why lawmakers are concerned about where billions in broadband funding is going
Image: Bastrop County residents attend a a class through Bastrop Cares aiming to educate residents about technology on June 2, 2026. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Texas Tribune. When Texas was awarded more than $3 billion to […]
A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.
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 […]
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 […]
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