Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?
How closely did you follow the news in Texas this week? Take The Texas Tribune’s news quiz to find out! Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/dfc2cb08f995bcdda88a229c647504ca/Tribune%20News%20Quiz%20Leadart%20v1.png)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/profiles/2024_Allyson_Waller_2x3_1.jpg)
Allyson Waller is a newsletter writer at The Texas Tribune. Previously, she was part of the 2020-2021 New York Times Fellowship class where she worked as a general assignment reporter for the publication’s breaking news desk. Allyson is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in journalism. While at UT Austin, she interned at the Miami Herald as a local government reporter and The Texas Tribune as an investigative fellow. When not closely following politics and state policy, Allyson enjoys listening to podcasts, watching documentaries and stocking up on fiction books. She is based in Austin.
Latest Contributions
-
![Tribune news quiz]()
-
Texas law barring state contractors from boycotting Israel violates firm’s free speech, federal judge rules
Texas is one of more than two dozen states with laws that seek to limit boycotts, divestments and sanctions of Israel over its treatment of Palestine. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6deb54c4676bc4b910d2ea1d53a23313/Rasmy%20Hassouna%20TT.jpg)
![Rasmy Hassouna, executive vice president of the Palestinian-owned A&R Engineering and Testing, Inc.]()
Credit: Courtesy of Rasmy Hassouna -
Watch: Local public health leaders across Texas reflect on the uneven challenges of coordinating the fight against COVID-19
Public health officials have played a crucial role in vaccination efforts and tracking the spread of the virus. But different needs from their communities and insufficient aid have complicated the work. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/94c1b8fcc4a662582a46fa4ab184194c/01-28_Y3Covid-01_LeadArtWithTitle-2000x3000-v2.png)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Here’s how Texans can get free at-home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks from the federal government
People can order up to four COVID-19 tests per household. The White House also announced free N95 masks will be available in major pharmacies and community health centers. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bb11b3a9f102a7a795d07fc5d06c42ac/Covid%20At%20Home%20Tests%20REUTERS%20TT.jpg)
![Take home COVID-19 self-testing kits provided by the District of Columbia government, which provides city residents four free take-home tests per day, in this illustration on Jan. 11, 2022.]()
Credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein -
Trans kids and supporters say new Texas law will keep them out of school sports
School districts have said they will abide by the law, but it’s still unclear how they will determine whether a student’s birth certificate was issued near the time of birth. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/05390cc390a0dbcf7514d6e60af3b5d7/Against%20Anti-Trans%20EL%20TT%2015.jpg)
![Protestors participate in a rally against Anti-Trans legislation at the southern steps of the state Capitol on April 28, 2021.]()
Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune -
The 2021 winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Here’s how to prepare this year.
With the height of the winter season approaching, here are some tips to prepare an emergency kit, protect your home and stay informed. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/42c47f6f572309b4463dfe53c4d24bc3/ATX%20Grocery%20Winter%20Storm%20EL%20TT%2007.jpg)
![Customers look through nearly empty shelves of produce inside a Central Market grocery store in North Austin on Feb. 17, 2021.]()
Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune -
Gov. Greg Abbott sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for National Guard
The state has already challenged the federal government’s vaccine orders for big businesses, health care workers and federal contractors. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6ddc2d77d2794555884fa9300bb8e8ec/Texas%20National%20Guard%20MG%20TT%2002.jpg)
![Texas National Guard troops at the state Capitol during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Austin on June 19, 2020.]()
Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune -
Gov. Greg Abbott calls on Biden administration to open more COVID-19 testing sites, send more monoclonal antibody treatments
The governor asked the federal government for help opening test sites in Bexar, Cameron, Dallas, Harris, Hidalgo and Tarrant counties. Full Story
Credit: REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare -
First part of Texas’ 2020 election audit reveals few issues, echoes findings from review processes already in place
An initial review of four counties’ election results — launched after pressure from former President Donald Trump and touted by GOP leaders — showed few discrepancies between electronic and hand counts of ballots in a sample of voting precincts. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a3855050fc6c5bd8f1d7f3efbd632bb3/Early%20Voting%20Day%201%20Dallas%20MM%20TT%2017.jpg)
![Voters cast their ballots at Audelia Road Branch Library on the first day of early voting in Dallas on Oct. 13, 2020.]()
Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune -
Texas schools rethink gender-based dress code policies after discrimination claims raise new legal issues
Recent high-profile incidents and lawsuits have led some districts to make their dress code policies more gender- and race-neutral. Full Story
Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/db163877cf4635ed807e38f0b51e6a0e/Houston%20Testing%20REUTERS%20TT%2004)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/75e8435d91aa78df99b33aa78ed62440/Troy%20ISD%20Dress%20Codes%20MM%20TT%2015)