byHope Lenamon, Cat DeLaura, Aimée Knight, Tyler Lewis and Nataleah Small
Eden and other rural areas that were once mainstays of the Lone Star State are falling victim to increased urbanization. As people move to cities for better jobs, education, housing and recreational opportunities, it becomes increasingly difficult for rural towns to remain viable places to live. Against this backdrop, residents are now dealing with the repercussions of COVID-19. Here are their stories.
byThe Reporting Texas staff
University of Texas students and researchers from countries named in President Trump’s executive order talk about why they’re here, and how the travel ban has affected them.
byAnna Casey
Deportation and detention of undocumented family members is a pervasive fear for millions of U.S. citizens. According to the Human Rights Watch, illegal entry and re-entry are the country’s most prosecuted crimes.
byTravis Putnam Hill
Francis’ message resonated in a neigborhood that has both poverty and resilience. “I hope for the better, for our sister city Juárez and us,” one resident said.