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Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state bit.ly/417uRj3

Federal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence. With @propublica: bit.ly/3PEtPbL

More than 30 Texas primary races are headed to a May 26 runoff, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest. Here’s what to know about how runoffs work and how to vote. texastribune.org/2026/03/18/tex…

At least 147 measles have been reported in Texas this year. The vast majority of them are in federal detention facilities, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. bit.ly/4sZztUz

In the Rio Grande Valley, soaring Democratic turnout fuels party’s hope of turning the Trump tide bit.ly/4dkiAz9

Texas jails aren’t meeting deadlines to free inmates, costing some counties thousands in settlements bit.ly/4dBZOmS

With new business-friendly laws and the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, state leaders aim to remake Texas into a corporate and financial hub. We’ll look at the politics, promises and real-world impacts of that effort. In Dallas & online, March 24. RSVP:

A 2023 law that restricts some public drag shows went into effect on Wednesday after a federal appeals court reaffirmed it in a February ruling. bit.ly/4sQDfzj

Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state bit.ly/417uRj3

A state judge allowed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to appoint an outside child welfare director to take over foster care case management in the North Texas region after two children died while under the current operator’s care. bit.ly/3PvZEUd

In the face of rising rents, Austin tweaked city rules to allow more homes to be built. Austin added 120K homes from 2015 to 2024, a 30% bump in its housing stock. The result: rents fell 19% from '21 to '25, when adjusted for inflation. From @pewtrusts: pew.org/en/research-an…

Texas cities, state government cancel Cesar Chavez Day in wake of report on activist. The New York Times on Wednesday published allegations that the labor rights leader had sexually abused women and girls. texastribune.org/2026/03/18/ces…

Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff bit.ly/4sEmAPg

The Texas Stock Exchange. New business laws. A big bet on Texas’ economic future. We'll explore how state leaders aim to reshape the corporate landscape — and what it means for businesses, workers and the Texas economy. In Dallas & online, March 24. RSVP: trib.it/n5ZZQ7

Federal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence. With @propublica: bit.ly/3PEtPbL

TribFest is more than just another political event. It’s the place to listen, learn and grow. Ask questions. Challenge ideas. Make connections. And leave inspired, informed and ready for what’s next. Sept. 24–26 in downtown Austin. trib.it/tribfest2026-x… #TribFest26

Campus Guardian Angel hopes its drones, if dispatched at the right time, could stop a school shooting before it starts. Two Texas school districts, Boerne ISD and Spring Branch ISD, have indicated that they plan to install the drones but are waiting for funds to purchase the system. bit.ly/4sK4dZB

In the Rio Grande Valley, soaring Democratic turnout fuels party’s hope of turning the Trump tide bit.ly/4dkiAz9

More than 30 Texas primary races are headed to a May 26 runoff, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest. Here’s what to know about how runoffs work and how to vote: texastribune.org/2026/03/18/tex…

Brandon Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso. bit.ly/3Nl2KtA