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## About## 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.*Isaiah Moseley for The Texas Tribune## Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditionsImmigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples.## Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune## James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”Shelby Tauber for The Texas TribuneState Government ## Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban by Alex Nguyen Aug. 6, 2026Aug. 6, 2026 Antranik Tavitian for The Texas Tribune Houston ICE Shooting ## Harris County DA says independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting will cost $2.5 million by Stephen Simpson Aug. 6, 2026 Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune Data Centers in Texas ## Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash by Jayme Lozano Carver Aug. 6, 2026 Sarah Vasquez for The Texas Tribune ## Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics Clinics with better internet connections are now offering telehealth services to patients who can’t do it from their homes. by Jayme Lozano Carver Aug. 6, 2026 Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune ## A Border Patrol agent killed a migrant in Texas last December. Officials are still withholding details. The federal agent said he shot the man in self defense last December amid a fight that erupted after agents tried to arrest the migrants who were retreating to Mexico. by Lomi Kriel Aug. 6, 2026 Abigail Dollins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram via REUTERS ## Fracas over Tarrant County voting sites highlights public distrust over how elections are run Residents questioned whether officials in the closely watched purple county will make election decisions fairly in a “hyperpartisan environment.” By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Aug. 6, 2026 ## Explore Our Data ## Elected Officials Directory To help Texans know more about their representatives, we’ve gathered the bios, contact information and more for the occupants of the state’s highest offices. ## Government Salaries Explorer Review the compensation of hundreds of thousands of state and municipal employees in Texas. ## Texas Public Schools Explorer Review enrollment trends, demographics, teacher experience, pay and outcomes for all schools, and more. ## Our data explorers cover many Texas topics Read More ## The Best of the Tribune in your Inbox Keep tabs on Texas politics and policy with our morning newsletter. Sign up Abigail Dollins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram via ZUMA Press Wire via REUTERS Politics ## Former state Rep. Lon Burnam eyes lawsuit after arrest during meeting on voting site cuts by Alex Nguyen Aug. 5, 2026 Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune 2026 Texas Elections ## National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list by Gabby Birenbaum Aug. 5, 2026 Justin Hamel/The Waco Bridge/CatchLight Local/Report for America Public Education ## Families brace for change as Third Future takes over more struggling Texas schools By Raquel Villatoro,The Waco Bridge Aug. 5, 2026 ## Protect independent Texas journalism. You deserve trusted news, and so do all Texans. Give today to support the reporting that keeps Texans informed. Donate now Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune Investigations ## James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions. By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune, and Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica Aug. 5, 2026 REUTERS/Go Nakamura Immigration ## Houston law firm with Trump ties gets $150M contract for child immigrant legal services By Valerie Gonzalez,Associated Press Aug. 4, 2026 Christine Vo/Fort Worth Report Politics ## Tarrant County delays vote on polling sites for November election By Cecilia Lenzen,Fort Worth Report Aug. 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026 ## The Best of the Tribune in your Inbox The Y’all is a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies that define the state of Texas. Produced by Texas Tribune journalists embedded in communities across the state. Sign up Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune Higher Education ## Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender by Jessica Priest Aug. 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026 Justin Hamel/The Waco Bridge/CatchLight Local Report for America TribCast ## TribCast: The Flock camera freakout by Eleanor Klibanoff Aug. 4, 2026 REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Congress ## Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoff by Gabby Birenbaum Aug. 3, 2026Aug. 4, 2026 Brenda Bazán for ProPublica and The Texas Tribune Investigations ## Abbott threatened Corpus Christi over its water crisis but hasn’t intervened with a troubled river authority By Rachel Denny Clow,KRIS 6 News Aug. 4, 2026 Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune 2026 Texas Elections ## Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions by Alejandro Serrano Aug. 4, 2026 Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune Energy ## Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. 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