Sydney Greene
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges Teacher Retirement System not to raise health care premiums
Patrick said funding for health care benefits under TRS-Care should be the responsibility of the Legislature and "not fall on the shoulders of our retired teachers." → Read More
Texas releases plan for how more than $209 million from Volkswagen settlement will be spent
The state sued Volkswagen in 2016 after the German automaker admitted to using software that allowed its vehicles to circumvent emissions limits. → Read More
Fifteen years after landmark gay rights case, same-sex couples in Texas still face challenges in court
On June 26, 2003, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law banning gay sodomy — a watershed moment for gay rights. But 15 years later, same-sex couples face another court case that aims to roll back their rights. → Read More
We asked top Texas leaders — and every Texan in Congress — about separating immigrant families
See where statewide elected officials and members of the Texas congressional delegation come down on the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration enforcement policy that separates immigrant kids from their parents. → Read More
Texas launches mobile app to help people report suspicious activity
Nearly a month after a Texas high school shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a digital technology to make it easier for Texans to report unusual activity in schools and communities within minutes. → Read More
We asked 22 Texas Democrats running for Congress whether they'd vote to impeach Trump. Here's what they said.
It's clear that many Democrats running for office in Texas oppose President Donald Trump. But when asked about a hypothetical impeachment, many Democratic candidates weren't so fast to say "yes" to oust a sitting president. → Read More
Texas students walk out of classes, continuing momentum of gun violence protests
Thousands of Texas students walked out of their classes Friday morning to protest ongoing gun violence in America. → Read More
For girls in the Texas foster care system, teen pregnancy is 5 times more likely
A new report says current and former Texas foster youth face greater pregnancy risks and calls on the state to provide health care and education to at-risk teens. → Read More
Large portions of West Texas sinking at alarming rate, new report finds
A report released Thursday by geophysicists at Southern Methodist University says a 4,000-square-mile area near the "Wink Sinks" is showing signs of alarming instability. → Read More
GOP state Sen. Craig Estes ousted; Sen. Bob Hall defeats Burkett
State Rep. Pat Fallon beat state Sen. Craig Estes for a seat in the Legislature's upper chamber, while state Sen. Bob Hall held off state Rep. Cindy Burkett. Meanwhile, Angela Paxton won Texas' most expensive state Senate primary. → Read More
We asked all 38 Texans in Congress about gun control after the Florida school shooting. Ten answered.
We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying semiautomatic rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here's how they answered. → Read More
How a federal proposal could affect millions of dollars in Texas workers' tips
A new U.S. Department of Labor proposal, which could change how Texas service workers receive tips, is facing greater scrutiny. → Read More
These Texas lawmakers are forgoing their pay during the government shutdown
The Texas Tribune checked with all the Texans in Congress about whether they planned to forgo their pay during the government shutdown that began Saturday. → Read More
Texas employees get Friday off to celebrate "Confederate heroes"
State employees have the day off on Friday for Confederate Heroes Day, which has a controversial history in Texas. → Read More
Flu patients leave Texas hospitals strapped
Widespread flu activity has left hospitals overwhelmed with patients. But high emergency room volumes and filled hospital beds are "not uncommon" for this point during flu season, state officials said. → Read More
Deceive to receive: Cheating to get the grade
An investigation on academic dishonesty, what it is, how it happens and why. → Read More
Police: Ariz. couple abandoned child to play 'Pokemon Go'
Neighbor saw child wandering around outside the San Tan Valley home and called police. → Read More
XQ: The Super School project tour comes to ASU
XQ: The Super School campaign, started by Laurene Powell Jobs, stopped at ASU to see how students, staff and community members could rethink high school. → Read More
Proposal for new apartments on Farmer Avenue cancelled following community debate
The apartment project, which has sparked a lot of controversy among residents and business owners, will no longer be built, according to the project developer. → Read More
Plans for major apartment complex in downtown Tempe sparks controversy
A new apartment complex proposal in the Tempe City Council is leaving officials and community members divided. → Read More