Will Texas’ boost in film incentive funding lead to economic development?

Will Texas’ boost in film incentive funding lead to economic development?

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) — When you think of the top industries in Texas that drive the economy, the film industry may not be top of mind. But thanks to a recent boost in incentives, show business could be increasing its presence in the Lone Star State.  “Texas has frankly not been very competitive over the … Read more

Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan trade potshots after impeachment trial ends

Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan trade potshots after impeachment trial ends

The Texas Tribune is your source for in-depth reporting on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Readers make that possible. Support authoritative Texas journalism with a donation now. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick broke his personal silence Saturday on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment after the Senate voted for acquittal, blasting the House’s impeachment process as deeply … Read more

Ken Paxton impeachment defense rests after calling 4 witnesses

Ken Paxton impeachment defense rests after calling 4 witnesses

The Texas Tribune is your source for in-depth reporting on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Readers make that possible. Support authoritative Texas journalism with a donation now. Ken Paxton’s defense team rested their case Thursday evening after a full day of testimony in which they attacked several of the 16 impeachment articles and downplayed the … Read more

Attention returns to Sen. John Cornyn’s future after GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest health scare

Attention returns to Sen. John Cornyn’s future after GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest health scare

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn doesn’t hide that he wants Mitch McConnell’s job as Senate Republican leader. The senior Texas senator has long expressed interest in the position and spent years as … Read more