Andrew Weber

Manjula Shah died from hypothermia during the freeze. Her husband, Lalji, died four months later. She's in the state's official tally of freeze-related deaths. Like hundreds of other Texans, he is not.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs says it's no longer accepting applications to the federally backed program to help struggling Texans amid stifling summer heat.

A court ruling says trans youth in Texas may seek gender affirming care at a Dallas clinic, while a lawsuit makes its way to trial. But some families are crossing state lines to get treatment.

Transgender health care has been under a microscope in Texas. There's a lot of ignorance surrounding it. So, KUT's clearing up some simple questions about the live-saving medical care.

Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate family and medical providers who help young transgender youth receive gender-affirming care. The move immediately attracted a legal challenge and condemnation across the country from LGBTQ+ advocates. They say the state policy is part of a years-long campaign against trans youth in Texas — and it’s inspired one young Texan to speak out.

Texas saw a spike in food insecurity at the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from the USDA. But that largely leveled off due to rent relief, eviction bans and expanded food-access programs.

Abbott's office said Tuesday the governor tested positive, that he is fully vaccinated and that he is not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

The bill widely seen as a legislative snipe at Austin goes into effect Sept. 1.

The governor has called for the statewide ban in response to Austin's previous rules, which had allowed public encampments.

There were nearly 600 incidents of white supremacist propaganda in Texas last year.