WASHINGTON — After President Joe Biden’s surprise withdrawal from the presidential race Sunday, several of Texas’ Democratic delegates were rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris to secure the party’s nomination ahead of what will likely be the first contested political convention in decades. However, others — including at least one Texas Democrat in Congress — […]
Pooja Salhotra / Texas Tribune
Pooja Salhotra joined the Tribune in 2022 as its first-ever East Texas reporter. Based in Lufkin, she covers a vast region that borders three states and stretches north to Texarkana and south to Beaumont. Pooja was born and raised in the Houston area and graduated from Yale University. She also holds a master’s in fine arts from NYU’s journalism school.
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Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
A Texas judge said Barbers Hill ISD can punish a Black student who wears his hair in long locs without violating Texas’ new CROWN Act.
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Texas enlists out-of-state volunteers to combat wildfires
Texas faces a period of increased fire activity — largely propelled by record high temperatures and drought. Making matters worse, there is a growing shortage of volunteer firefighters, who are often the first responders in rural areas of the state.