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• A North Texas community will vote to form a city in an effort to quiet down a crypto mine

  By Colleen DeGuzman 7 hours ago

  Leaders of the effort say they moved to rural Hood County for its quiet country charm, which was shattered by what locals call “that roar” from the facility. Full Story 

• Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

  By Jaden Edison Updated: Oct. 8, 2025

  Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts. Full Story 

• AG Ken Paxton announces undercover investigations of “leftist terror cells”

  By Caroline Love, KERA News Oct. 8, 2025

  Paxton cited the recent attack on a Dallas immigration field office, though the shooter’s political affiliation was unclear and there was no evidence he was linked to organized “cells.” Full Story 

• TribCast: Texas’ congressional map goes to court

  By Eleanor Klibanoff Oct. 7, 2025

  While a three-judge panel hears a legal challenge to Texas’ new congressional map, TribCast breaks down the arguments. Full Story 

• Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change

  By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Oct. 7, 2025

  Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting. Full Story 

• Exxon delays planned plastics plant on Texas coast

  By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News Oct. 7, 2025

  The announcement comes six weeks after a judge struck down the local school district’s decision to give Exxon a tax break for the $10 billion plant in Calhoun County. Full Story 

• Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states

  By Alex Nguyen, Marijke Friedman and Paul Cobler Updated: Oct. 7, 2025

  The governor posted a photo Monday showing guardsmen deploying but did not mention a destination. Trump called for troops to deploy to Illinois and Oregon, where a judge temporarily blocked their arrival. Full Story 

• The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is here

  By Matt Ewalt Oct. 7, 2025

  Tim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons, Bill Kristol and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world Full Story 

• Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers

  By Jessica Priest Oct. 7, 2025

  Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded. Full Story 

• $68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight

  By Stephen Simpson Oct. 7, 2025

  In addition to the cuts, local nonprofits are also having problems accessing federal help for opioid reversal medication, such as Narcan. Full Story 

• “Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

  By Sam Shaw, The Waco Bridge Oct. 7, 2025

  Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him. Full Story 

• Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says

  By Terri Langford Oct. 6, 2025

  Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups. Full Story 

• What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction

  By Jessica Priest Updated: Oct. 6, 2025

  The federal and state governments want restrictions on recognizing trans and nonbinary people. Here’s how Texas’ higher education leaders are responding. Full Story 

• Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress

  By Gabby Birenbaum Oct. 6, 2025

  The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes. Full Story 

• GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

  By Gabby Birenbaum Oct. 6, 2025

  The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story 

• Introducing the Austin Current: A new voice for Central Texas

  By Sonal Shah Oct. 6, 2025

  Our new community newsroom will be focused on providing Austin-area residents with the knowledge and context they need to navigate a region transformed by explosive growth. Full Story