Stories by Texas Tribune fellows

In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes. Full Story 

Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars. Full Story 

Algebra scores have not recovered since the pandemic, raising worries about students’ readiness for STEM-related jobs. Full Story 

No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom. Full Story 

The group announced Wednesday it raised $120 million in capital to start a stock exchange in Dallas this year. Full Story 

The new initiative will target companies that illegally collect and sell users’ data, Paxton’s office said. Full Story 

Housing advocates say Texas laws fall short when it comes to property trespassers but they warn changes could worsen the state’s evictions crisis. Full Story 

Some Jewish students see the protests as inherently antisemitic. Others say Jewish history and values make them empathize with Palestinians. Full Story 

McCourt said tech companies have to become more democratic in a conversation with The Texas Tribune’s CEO. Full Story 

The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Full Story 

Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season. Full Story 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace. Full Story 

In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection. Full Story 

The new fines underscore the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it. Full Story 

We talked about efforts to protect our coast and what we need to know as we enter another hurricane season. Full Story 

Protests have been a century-long tradition at UT-Austin, and The Daily Texan, the student newspaper, has faithfully covered and recorded these significant historical events. Full Story 

We talked about the challenges with the implementation of the Texas Public Information Act, how it’s affecting Texans and what solutions are available. Full Story 

A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent improperly sent public funds to out-of-state charter schools. Full Story 

The lecturer’s lawyer disputes the charges, and the university’s decision to fire him has raised concerns from faculty over free speech protections. Full Story 

Katy ISD’s board voted this past fall to require staff to notify parents if their child wants to use a different pronoun or identifies as a different gender. Full Story