Texas Supreme Court to hear Native American groups' case on Brackenridge Park tree removals

Advocates for saving trees at Brackenridge Park for the sake of religious freedom could get another shot for a rehearing of their case depending on what the Texas Supreme Court decides. Lawyers for the plaintiffs from the Native American Church will make oral arguments in the new case to the Texas S

Texas State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of b

Texas conspiracy theorist Alex Jones could be forced to auction his cat to settle Sandy Hook debt

Texas-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is so broke that he could be forced to auction off his beloved cat Mushu to settle his billion-dollar debt to the families of Sandy Hook victims. Indeed, Jones’ far-right InfoWars site and accompanying intellectual property were sold off at auction to satir

San Antonio Rep. Henry Cuellar voted for 'nonprofit killer' bill passed by U.S. House

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, whose Texas District 28 covers part of San Antonio, voted for a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to target nonprofits with claims they're funding terrorism. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House Thursday morning with the help of 15 Democrats w