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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, walks down the House steps on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. last year. On Tuesday, he launched a "thirst strike" to advocate for federal policy requiring paid water breaks for people who work outdoors in extreme heat.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages ‘thirst strike’ to advocate for mandated water breaks

by Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2023July 26, 2023

From left, Democratic Sens. Nathan Johnson of Dallas, Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio and José Menéndez of San Antonio. Lawyers for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton are seeking to remove the three senators as jurors in Paxton's impeachment trial. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Evan L'Roy/Bob Daemmerich for The Texas Tribune

Paxton lawyers seek to disqualify 3 Democratic senators as impeachment jurors

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

State law enforcement officers stand guard as workers deploy a string of buoys to prevent migrants from swimming across the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass on July 14. A state trooper has alleged that officers deployed as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star were ordered to push migrants, including children, back into the river.

State investigating claim that troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gavels in the Senate on June 20 at the state Capitol in Austin.

Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag order

by Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

Comal County ranch owner ponders selling land, raising concerns among neighbors over water resources

by Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

The main switchyard at a Midlothian power plant. The federal government is sending Texas more than $60 million to strengthen the state’s power grid.

Texas gets $60 million in federal funds to strengthen power grid against extreme weather

by Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Students walk across the University of North Texas campus in Denton on Feb. 24, 2022.

How an updated income-driven student debt repayment plan works

by Francisco Uranga July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

Students walk through the University of Texas campus. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that colleges can no longer consider race in admissions.

UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

by Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

The Texas Capitol seen from a parking garage at sunrise on June 6.

Texas Legislature ends first special session with no laws passed

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Lalo Cavazos spins Norma Vela while dancing during the Tejano Conjunto Festival’s senior dance at Rosedale Park on Wednesday.

Census: Hispanics officially make up the biggest share of Texas’ population

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2023June 25, 2023