Corrections and Clarifications
Our reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake — and from time to time, we will — we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of Tribune corrections. If you find an error, email corrections@texastribune.org.
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Correction, : This story has been corrected to accurately reflect who said one quote. An earlier version of this story misattributed one quote to Michael Walk. It was said by Scott Lewis. Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas town is embracing its bustling depot.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the year that Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced each other in the presidential election. The election was in 2020. Supreme Court permits Texas police to arrest people who illegally cross the border as the SB 4 legal clash continues
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Correction, : Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Lupe Valdez beat a Republican incumbent when she ran for Dallas County Sheriff in 2004. Valdez defeated Republican Danny Chandler, who had beat the incumbent in the Republican primary. Dallas County sheriff to face predecessor Lupe Valdez, who ran for governor in 2018, in runoff election
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Clarification, : The headline of this article has been updated to reflect that local and state officials said there is no public health emergency. Two West Texas infants in the same neighborhood diagnosed with rare botulism
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Education Agency placed the Austin Independent School District under a conservatorship. It avoided the measure after the TEA and the district agreed on an alternative plan. Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship
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Correction, : This story has been updated to clarify that Fritch volunteer fire chief Zeb Smith’s death Tuesday was not related to the Panhandle wildfires. He died while responding to an unrelated structure fire, Hutchinson County officials said. Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that there are four other judges on the Texas Courts of Criminal Appeal that Attorney General Ken Paxton had said should be ousted for voting against him in 2021. There are five other CCA judges targeted by Paxton. Ken Paxton successfully ousts three Republican criminal appeal court judges
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported there was no state money for individuals and organizations to plug orphan wells. The Legislature last year approved $40 million to help groundwater districts afford well-plugging projects. “Nobody really knows what you’re supposed to do”: Leaking, exploding abandoned wells wreak havoc in West Texas
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Nolasco as the winner of the sheriff's race. Because Nolasco did not win 50% of the vote in this race he will enter a runoff against challenger Otto Arnim. Two law enforcement officials criticized in DOJ report for Uvalde response advance in reelection efforts
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of National Weather Service meteorologist Samuel Scoleri. The story has been updated with the correct spelling. Firefighters rush to subdue deadly Panhandle wildfire before dangerous conditions return Saturday
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of UT student Aneesha Kandikonda. As doors close and funding fades, students worry UT-Austin is taking Texas’ new DEI ban too far
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Correction, : In a previous version of the photo caption, the location of state House District 2 was incorrect. It is east of Dallas.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly described in one instance the lead-up to the shooting of Aaliyah Anders. Officer Lauren Nick rang Anders' doorbell; she didn't knock on the door. The article has also been updated to correct that Lufkin City Council member Guessippina Bonner was in Los Angeles when Rodney King was beaten. Three years after BLM protests gripped nation, a police shooting in Lufkin draws little attention
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Correction, : Correction: A previous version of this story stated that all three county chairs had endorsed Phelan. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Johnny Gravis has not endorsed a candidate in the race. House Speaker Dade Phelan, enemy of the far-right, faces toughest reelection yet
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Rice's plans to settle were first reported by the Houston Chronicle. They were first reported by Inside Higher Ed. Rice University sets aside $33 million to settle price-fixing lawsuit
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Correction, : A previous version of this story used an incorrect number for Paxton's impeachment legal costs. It previously included in the total money that was for a political law firm that was not involved in the impeachment case. Ken Paxton paid $2.3 million to defense lawyers for impeachment trial
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Richie DeVillier’s property is north of Houston. It is in the Winnie area in Chambers County, which is east of Houston. U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case that could change how states compensate landowners for their property
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Correction, : It was incorrectly reported that any rule change from the Texas Medical Board would appear in the Federal Register. If the board issues guidance, it first must be published in the Texas Register. Texas Medical Board asked to issue guidance on state abortion laws
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated how much the Texas Majority PAC raised since Beto O'Rourke's failed 2022 gubernatorial campaign due to inaccurate information initially provided by the group. The PAC raised $2.25 million through last year. New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blue
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included incorrect information provided by Bexar County about who would cover the cost of an appraisal district board election. The appraisal district will pay for the election. Texans will face another election after approving property tax cuts
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.