A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

Enroll in The Short, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that maintains viewers up to speed up on one of the most essential Texas news. There were big success for country Texas this legal session as legislators dedicated extra funding to health care, battling farmers and emergency situation administration. More than 3 million Texans live in … Read more

An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

Subscribe to The Y’ all– a weekly send off about the people, places and plans specifying Texas, produced by Texas Tribune reporters residing in communities throughout the state. LUFKIN– Kurth Key’ s university was quiet as parents pulled their vehicles right into line to pick up their children on Wednesday, the last day of school. … Read more

Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole.

Texas Moves to Ban All Child Marriages: A Deep Dive into HB 168 and the Fight to Protect Minors By [Your Name], [Your Title/Expertise] LUFKIN, Texas — Texas is on the brink of becoming the latest state to ban child marriage outright, as lawmakers debate House Bill 168, a landmark proposal that would eliminate legal … Read more