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• Internet is “not a privilege; it’s a right”: Rural Texas students struggle without broadband access

  By Todd Wiseman, Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Verónica G. Cárdenas and Eric Vasquez April 27, 2021

  As the Texas Legislature tries to address a lack of broadband internet access for millions of people, students in rural areas are struggling to keep up academically during remote school. Full Story 

• Watch: Texas’ small-business owners balance service and safety after end of mask mandate

  By Jackson Barton and Justin Dehn April 21, 2021

  Three Austin business owners describe how the end of the state's mask mandate affected them and how they have navigated the crossroads of service and safety. Full Story 

• “Stand up with us”: Texans speak out at Stop Asian Hate Rally

  By Jordan Vonderhaar and Justin Dehn April 20, 2021

  Hundreds of people gathered to discuss taking collective action against anti-Asian discrimination during a recent rally and vigil at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin. Full Story 

• Outgoing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price discusses her tenure, says push to limit local control is misguided

  By Megan Menchaca Updated: April 22, 2021

  Price, who is leaving office after 10 years, also spoke with The Texas Tribune about her city’s response to the pandemic, political divisions and the 2021 legislative session. Full Story 

• Watch: A Texas mayor and a member of Congress on how to address the increase in migrants crossing the border

  By Anna Canizales Updated: March 31, 2021

  As more people are apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar and McAllen Mayor Jim Darling discuss what the situation means for Texas. Full Story 

• Watch: “It’s getting worse.” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner discusses the fight against climate change.

  By Duncan Agnew Updated: March 11, 2021

  Turner was named chair of the Climate Mayors coalition in January. At a Texas Tribune event Thursday, he discussed preparing cities for climate emergencies. Full Story 

• Watch: Texas farmers start to replant after winter freeze left "total devastation"

  By Todd Wiseman, Justin Dehn and Jackson Barton March 5, 2021

  Johnson’s Backyard Garden, an organic farm near Austin, lost almost its entire crop during February's devastating winter storm. Full Story 

• Watch: “Let’s stop with the dang excuses.” Two state lawmakers on the winter storm and the power grid.

  By Sami Sparber Updated: March 10, 2021

  State Rep. Craig Goldman and state Sen. José Menéndez talk with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith about the Texas Legislature's next steps following the February winter storm and the impact on the energy industry. Full Story 

• Watch: State Rep. Harold Dutton, chair of public education committee, discusses how Legislature should respond to pandemic, winter storm

  By Neelam Bohra Updated: Feb. 25, 2021

  Dutton joined The Texas Tribune on Thursday for a conversation moderated by Aliyya Swaby, the Tribune's public education reporter. Full Story 

• Watch: Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on educating students during a pandemic

  By Aliyya Swaby Updated: Feb. 11, 2021

  Morath spoke with The Texas Tribune about on-campus and virtual instruction, school funding and the STAAR exam. Full Story 

• Watch: U.S. Reps. Marc Veasey and Michael McCaul talk snowstorm, leadership

  By Bryan Mena Updated: Feb. 24, 2021

  U.S. Reps. Marc Veasey and Michael McCaul sat down virtually with The Texas Tribune to discuss last week’s destructive snowstorm and how Texas can move forward — plus, what leadership in Washington should look like. Full Story 

• Watch: How Texas lawmakers are conducting a session during a pandemic

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jackson Barton Jan. 27, 2021

  The 2021 Texas legislative session will be unlike any other, as lawmakers work to get the people’s business done in the midst of a pandemic that shows few signs of slowing. Full Story