Coming in 2020: More Secure Travis Voting System with Paper Trail

byChristopher De Los Santos

The new system will cost $12 million to $14 million, and some money already has been allocated.

Architects: Hardening Schools Won’t Solve School Shootings

byCarlos Anchondo

President Trump and the National Rifle Association tout hardening as a better response than gun-control measures.

UT Leaders Pledge DACA Support, But Actions Remain Uncertain

byTaylor Jackson Buchanan

If Congress does not create a legal pathway for DACA recipients to remain in the country, many will be vulnerable to possible deportation.

Female Soldiers Face Higher Risk of Training Injuries, Study Finds

byAlexandra Paez

Carrying 50-pound backs during training can be punishing for women. The military is responding with equipment adapted for their bodies.

Austin Police Officers Build Trust in a Time of Immigration Raids

byBetsy Joles

Arrests and the state’s new “sanctuary cities” law make life harder for everyone on the East Side, including law enforcement.

Nearly 9 Years After Ike, Lawmakers Are Still Studying How to Protect Texas Coast

byBriana Zamora

There’s a consensus behind an $11 billion project for Galveston Bay, but funding remains elusive.

North Korean, Now a Texan, Tells of Life Under Oppression, and Escape

byAlvaro Céspedes

Joseph Han risked his life to flee his country during a famine. He’s now one of about 500 former North Koreans living in the U.S.

Texan Hikes Hundreds of Miles to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness

byOmar Rodríguez Ortiz

Tom Kennedy delivered hundreds of postcards to the Texas governor’s office in an effort to raise awareness about mental illness.

UT, A&M Admissions Proceed Apace Amidst Travel Ban Confusion

byMary K. Cantrell and Betsy Joles

Some students could be in admitted in May, after the president’s immigration ban was initially set to expire.

Cap Metro’s 2025 Plan Leaves Some Austin Bus Riders Behind

byAnna Casey

The plan would increase ridership and revenue. But it also means many people would have to find new routes to work, school or services.

Pharmacists Are Uneasy About Their Role in State Plan to Fight Opioid Abuse

byHojun Choi

Pharmacists prefer to rely on training and judgment, rather than a balky database, to identify potential abusers.

Legislature May Address HOA Foreclosure Issues in Upcoming Session

byHojun Choi

A House committee is studying ways to address complaints that homeowners could face foreclosures because of high attorney fees assessed by HOAs.

Increase in Guatemalan Migrants Spurs Need for Mayan Speakers

byMolly Smith

The nuances of Mayan dialects make communication even more difficult for refugees seeking asylum in the United States.

San Antonio Turns to Gunshot Detection Gear to Cut Crime

byAdam Hamze

Some experts question the system’s accuracy, but defenders say it could improve police response time when shots are fired.

Austin’s Code Enforcers Hit the Streets to Nab Short-Term Rental Rules Violators

byMegan Dolan

Officers look for unlicensed rentals and handle complaints as visitors seek alternatives to hotels.

‘John Schools’ Look to Curb Sex Trade

byJames Grandberry

The programs aim to prevent repeat offenses by people who solicit prostitutes.