Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The financial costs of drought in Texas have risen rapidly over recent decades, according to a new analysis of federal crop insurance data.

Council members say their low pay only allows the rich to hold power in San Antonio

During a Wednesday debate on proposed changes to San Antonio's charter, three City Council members argued that the low pay for their positions all but ensures only the rich can hold office here. The comments came as council weighed possible amendments to the city charter that would abolish the pay c

New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A team of Democratic strategists unveiled a new group Thursday that aims to turn Texas blue by building up the party’s campaign infrastructure over multiple elections — offeri

San Antonio police officer fired over allegations he took weapons turned over at gun buyback

The San Antonio Police Department has fired an officer over accusations that he took firearms and ammunition turned in during a gun buyback sponsored last fall by City Councilman John Courage, KSAT reports. On May 9, SAPD indefinitely suspended Officer David Mahula, an 18-year force veteran, after i