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How did Texas turn blue? Historic Democratic victories reshape the state's political landscape

On the day after the midterm election, the votes have been cast — and counted — and the winners and losers have been sorted. Was this the historic election that polling p

New PBS series examines America's troubled history of crime, punishment and justice

"Crime and Punishment in America" is a PBS four-part series that tells the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more

Author explains the science of B.S. and why we're all susceptible

Throughout this political season, we’ve been subjected to politicians muddying the facts to get what they want — often without having to answer for it. Twenty years ago,

Texas Matters: Gina Hinojosa's final pitch. And why political texting is increasing

This week on Texas Matters: Democratic candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, makes her closing pitch to voters. And in the last days before election day — it's prime tim

Trump's mass deportations leave thousands of American children without their parents

The Trump administration’s mass deportation enforcement is creating a new family-separation crisis. Frequently parents are being detained or deported while their children

PBS FRONTLINE investigation reveals deadly reality awaiting Haitians facing deportation

The Trump administration is deporting hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants who had Temporary Protected Status. But a new PBS FRONTLINE documentary reveals they are

Record early voting turnout in Texas accompanied by long lines, voting machine complaints and registration problems

Early voting turnout for the current midterm election is trending at historic levels. Bexar County is on track to surpass voter participation during the 2024 presidential

Growing acceptance of political violence raises alarms about American Democracy

From the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to the public fascination with accused killer Luigi Mangione, a troubling question is emerging in American politics: Are mor

Is A.I. replacing democracy? Historian Jill Lepore warns of a dangerous transformation

Billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg are using their tremendous wealth, influence and A.I to undermine democracy. They are able to control essenti

How to reduce the cost of healthcare in the United States

Yale's Health Care Affordability Lab is launching a new project aimed at bringing down healthcare costs. They have identified $450 billion in savings that could happen wi

Mayor Jones and City Council differ over process for bond tri-chair appointments

As the city of San Antonio is developing a bond package of city improvements, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has been challenged by City Council on being able to pick the three c

San Antonio Food Bank turns to carbon credits as hunger grows

The San Antonio Food Bank is pursuing a new revenue source to rescue more surplus food as high grocery prices and reduced access to federal food assistance put additional

What the polls are telling us about the 2026 midterms

Texans are casting ballots as early voting in underway in what could be a historic election. A battery of polls have shown Democrats including Senate nominee James Talari

Lawrence Wright’s new book explores troubling questions about Texas’ death penalty

There are seven women on Texas' death row. And they are being ministered to by an order of Catholic nuns. The two groups found a bond and connection. The story is told by

What is driving the price of diesel higher?

Diesel fuel prices have surged across the United States, threatening to increase consumer prices and intensify inflation as the country struggles with global energy disru

PBS FRONTLINE's 'American Voices 2026' revisits a divided nation ahead of midterm elections

Heading into what could be a historic midterm election, a new PBS FRONTLINE documentary returns to ordinary Americans to explore how their lives, political views and hope

Jesse Salame takes over as chief of the San Antonio Police Department

San Antonio City Council unanimously confirmed the selection of 27-year SAPD veteran Jesse Salame as the department's next police chief. The selection lays the foundation

As Pope Leo recovers from cancer surgery, ‘American Pope’ examines his path to the Vatican

In “American Pope: Leo XIV’s Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City,” NPR journalists, Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow present the first comprehensive, impress

Texas attorney general race pits Democrat Nathan Johnson against Republican Mayes Middleton

Democrat Nathan Johnson of Dallas faces Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Libertarian Tom Oxford in the election for Texas Attorney General. Johnson joins "The

School vouchers and public education divide candidates in Texas House District 118

Southern Bexar County is home to one of the most competitive Texas House races, with Democrat Kristian Carranza and Republican Jorge Borrego vying for House District 118.