Corrections and Clarifications
Our reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake — and from time to time, we will — we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of Tribune corrections. If you find an error, email corrections@texastribune.org.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of a rally attendee. He is Anthony Gillespey, not Anthony Gillespy. Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting as Republicans predict red “tsunami”
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Uvalde CISD board member J.J. Suarez was a Uvalde police officer when he responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting. Suarez is a former Uvalde police officer who worked at Southwest Texas Junior College as division chair of allied health and human services when he responded to the shooting. Uvalde school officials approve terms of superintendent’s retirement without publicly disclosing them
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that about 11% of all money Abbott raised while running for governor — or 1 out of every $11 — has come from people Abbott appointed to serve on university system boards or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Ten percent of all money raised — or 1 out of every $10 — came from a regent or coordinating board member. Two-thirds of board members overseeing Texas public universities are Abbott donors. They’re not shy about wielding influence.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a new law channeling funds to veterans' facilities in Texas was signed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday. He signed it on Monday. Dallas, El Paso veterans’ facilities will get $442 million in upgrades
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Correction, : A previous cutline of this story wrongly identified the Uvalde ISD school official. The school official in the photo is Cal Lambert, not Hal Harrell. Uvalde school board postpones meeting to discuss firing police Chief Pete Arredondo
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly used Brienne Reverendo’s maiden name. Her last name is Reverendo, not Shkedi. Texans make the case for why voting matters
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of the woman who was wounded in the shooting. Her name is Brenda Berenice Casias Carrillo, not Brenda Berenice Cacias Carrillo. A Mexican farmworker crossed the border dreaming of building his family a home. Days later, he was fatally shot in West Texas.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized Beto O'Rourke's statement about Texas' tax burden. O'Rourke said the average Texan pays more in taxes than the average Californian, not that all Texans pay more in Texas than Californians. Additional information has been added in the analysis of that statement. Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke accused each other of misinforming Texans during their debate. Here are the facts.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Rochelle Garza would be the first Latina to win statewide office if she wins her attorney general race. Eva Guzman, a Latina woman, was elected to the Texas Supreme Court in 2010. Rochelle Garza is the Democrats’ best chance of winning statewide office in Texas, but she still faces an uphill battle
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Correction, : A previous caption for the photo on this story wrongly identified Greg Abbott as on the left. He is on the right. Abbott, O’Rourke spar over immigration, abortion and Uvalde shooting in debate
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Correction, : A previous cutline on this story misidentified the school pictured. The school is Flores Elementary School, not Flores Middle School. Families of three Uvalde shooting survivors sue school district, gun makers, city officials and others
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misidentified the former role of Jason Modglin. He was director of public affairs for Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, not her chief of staff. Texas Democrats try to convince voters they aren’t bad for oil and gas
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Clarification, : This story has been updated to include comments from Flores campaign spokesperson Daniel Bucheli, who said Flores misspoke when she said she fired her former district director, Aron Peña, after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against him. U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores’ campaign says she misspoke when she said she fired aide after sexual harassment allegations
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported John Hodges was a native of Ralls. He is a native of Crosbyton. “God bless you for being here”: A new West Texas clinic revives health care options in a rural community
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said a state program that helps local police departments secure Narcan is out of money. The program had previously run out of money, but has recently been re-funded. As fentanyl plagues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott directs state police to focus on cartels
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Correction, : An earlier version of a caption with this article said Bighia was waiting on money from a court order. It was an administrative judge at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that ordered the Air Force to pay Bighia. A disabled veteran has waited eight years for a $1 million settlement from the Air Force
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Correction, : An earlier version of a headline on this article said David P. Bighia was illegally fired by the Air Force. The Air Force did not fire him, officials rescinded a job offer. A disabled veteran has waited eight years for a $1 million settlement from the Air Force
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Correction, : Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Department of Agriculture regulates fuel pumps in the state. Regulation of fuel pumps was transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in 2020. Comptroller, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor: What do Texas state officials actually do?
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous correction on this story said that Marjorie Taylor Greene was not a speaker at the Texas Youth Summit. She was a speaker. Young conservatives, politicians and media stars convene near Houston to “win the culture war”
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Correction, : A previous version of this story gave an incorrect name for Konnech's spokesman. His name is Jon Goldberg. Lawsuit alleges Texas’ True the Vote hacked data and targeted small election vendor with racist, defamatory campaign
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.