Republican lawmakers say the border is dangerous. FBI stats show that's bullshit.

As Republicans continue to wield immigration as a political cudgel, GOP lawmakers have painted the U.S.-Mexico border as a dangerous place and invoked racist language likening the influx of asylum seekers to an "invasion." For example, when unveiling his Operation Lone Star border crackdown in June

School voucher critics remain largely unswayed during Texas House hearing

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. In the first Texas House hearing on school vouchers since May, opponents in the lower chamber remained critical of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority — and ultimately

Texans approved billions for water and broadband infrastructure. Now what?

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — Texas communities will soon receive billions of dollars to improve their water infrastructure and expand broadband access after voters overwhelmingly approved two co

Northeast San Antonio staple Old Main Ice House suffers early morning fire

Cibolo nightlife staple Old Main Ice House suffered an early morning fire that destroyed much of the building’s interior. The good news is that the structure is still viable, and the owner plans to rebuild and reopen as soon as possible. Cibolo District 4 Councilwoman Katie Cunningham broke the news