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The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year. Full Story
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Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found. Full Story
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Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He was the fourth person executed in Texas this year. Full Story
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After lunching on Whataburgers with Beto O’Rourke, Doug Emhoff criticized GOP voting laws and urged Texans not to “let anyone prevent you from registering and from voting.” Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for a Tuesday ruling to give the Texas Supreme Court time to weigh in, if needed. Full Story
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Families no longer must make the 160-mile trip to find care, but immigration status, provider shortages and transportation limitations remain obstacles. Full Story
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The stop by the husband of presidential candidate Kamala Harris included a rally to boost local Democrats looking to flip seats in the Texas House. Full Story
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Six Trump supporters were accused of intimidating a Biden campaign bus in 2020. Both plaintiffs and defendants saw Monday’s verdict as a victory. Full Story
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The lawsuit claims federal regulators have undermined the Texas oil and gas industry by misusing environmental law, negatively impacting drilling and production. Full Story
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Cruz’s thrice-weekly podcast, “Verdict,” has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator — and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall. Full Story
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Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own. Full Story
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The card game company crowd-funded money to buy the land in an attempt to block a portion of Donald Trump’s border wall. Full Story
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Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term. Full Story
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La fecha límite para registrarse para votar es el 7 de octubre. El último día para solicitar una boleta para votar por correo es el 25 de octubre. El periodo de votación anticipada será del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre. Full Story
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The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. Full Story
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The Oct. 15 debate will mark the first time the nominees will face each other onstage before the November election. Full Story
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The smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, near Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas. Full Story
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Two counties house training programs in local high schools as officials pitch corrections jobs as gateways to criminal justice careers. Full Story
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In a resolution signed Friday, the party blasted two Republicans who voted against the measure and accused them of undermining its electoral chances. Full Story
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Lawmakers cite new scientific evidence that they say proves Robert Roberson, who is set for execution on Oct. 17, did not kill his daughter. Full Story
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