The first execution of 2018 in Texas and the nation took place Thursday evening for Houston’s “Tourniquet Killer.” It was the first execution under Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, a Democrat who oversaw the first year in more than 30 without an execution in the county. Full Story
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Federal lawmakers were negotiating Thursday in a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown, but disaster funding for Hurricane Harvey seemed like it might be left out of a deal. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush told a House committee that badly-needed relief money would be delayed even more if the federal government shuts down. Full Story
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The Texas Education Agency released a preliminary plan for reforming special education, addressing federal concerns about the state's failure to serve students with disabilities. Full Story
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Between the two accounts state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, has on file with the Texas Ethics Commission, the embattled incumbent owes more than $737,000. Full Story
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez sat down Thursday with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith for her most in-depth interview since entering the race in early December. Full Story
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Watch a replay of our conversation in Austin with Lupe Valdez, Democratic candidate for Texas governor. Full Story
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Austin and Dallas are among 20 North American cities being considered for a second headquarters for Amazon, the online retail giant announced Thursday morning. Full Story
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While Texas' infant mortality rate is lower than the national average, a new study shows wide variations in rates across different areas of the state and among different racial groups. Full Story
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State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, a two-decade veteran of the Texas Legislature, is heading to trial in a criminal fraud case. Full Story
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A shutdown is poised to take place unless Congress passes a new spending bill and President Donald Trump signs it into law by Jan. 19. That could mean closed parks, furloughed workers and the temporary closure of NASA in Texas. Full Story
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