More than a year and a half ago, the Texas power grid failed and left millions cold, hungry and in the dark for days during a powerful winter storm. The Texas Newsroom podcast “The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout” looks at what happened and how it affected people.

We all know that water is essential for our lives - but what happens to a community when there isn’t much of it?

We've learned a lot about what happened when 21 victims were killed at a Uvalde school. Still, not much has changed for Texas schools as classes start back this month.

The Lubbock City Council will soon approve its annual billion-dollar budget. It includes signs of continued growth for the city, but also caveats for inflation and economic uncertainty. On top of that, the city is pursuing a road bond to pay for needed work throughout town. Will a re-worked package pass voter approval this time?

Big Bend National Park has seen a record number of visitors in the past year. While that’s been good for the local tourism industry, it’s also put some strain on the tiny towns of far West Texas. How do towns balance what travelers want and what residents need? Travis Bubenik from Marfa Public Radio joins us this week on "Listen In, Lubbock."

Mayor Dan Pope is leaving office after six years, paving the way for new leadership in city government

West Texan Christian Wallace has written about a few cowboys in his time at Texas Monthly, including Boots O'Neal and Bass Reeves

Nonprofit news outlet The Texas Tribune is expanding its coverage area - and starting in Lubbock.

Over two weeks after 19 kids and two of their teachers were killed in the small town of Uvalde, Texas reporters are finding more questions than answers about that horrible day.