A Quiet Place of Rest for One of Texas’ — and Baseball’s — Best

byAaron Schnautz

Roger Hornsby’s grave in eastern Travis County is marked by a plain memorial with no mention of his baseball accomplishments. But fans come regularly to visit the site where a legend is buried.

Empty RV Parks Tell Story of an Oil-Boom Town’s Changing Fortunes

byBetty Arreola

Cotulla and other towns in the Eagle Ford Shale are nursing economic hangovers from the collapse of an oil boom that pumped prosperity into the region.

Dove Hunting Takes Wing in Extended Season

byDagney Pruner

Thanks to growing bird populations, this year’s season is the longest in eight decades. That creates opportunities for more people to enjoy an affordable form of hunting.

New Eastside Football Academy Feeds Reagan High Revival Dreams

byGraham Dickie

Youth academy creates a sports opportunity for students and plants the seeds for a football revival at the Eastside high school.

Tech Firms Increasing Their Recruiting Efforts Among Veterans

byDagney Pruner

Tech recruiting firms are seeking talent among former service members. One appeal: Their dedication and ability to adapt to challenging situations — traits well suited for the tech field.

Young Hispanic Conservatives Grapple with Whether to Vote for Trump

byBetty Arreola

His harsh comments about immigration bother some young Hispanics, even conservatives who plan to vote Republican. But some say Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric is causing them to make another choice,

Austin Juggler Finds the Meaning of Life Up in the Air

byAaron Schnautz

David Nayer considers himself the Nolan Ryan of juggling. He’s been at it for more than four decades, and practices regularly at the Austin Recreation Center.

Austin Poll Worker Confusion Leads to Extra Delays for Some Voters

byTravis Putnam Hill

Travis County sent technical support to explain correct procedures to polling staffers when voters don’t have approved forms of photo ID.

A Few Problems, Some Confusion at the Polls in Central Texas on Election Day

by Reporting Texas Staff

Photo ID Rules Caused Some Hiccups, but Early Long Lines Dissipated.

Reporting Texas Joins National Effort to Cover Voter Experiences on Election Day

Initiative will look for long lines, misinformation at the polls and any signs that voters are being intimidated.

Ending Obama Immigration Program Could Affect Texas Classrooms

byLynda Gonzalez

“If DACAmented teachers were to just suddenly disappear, advocates would go away from schools,” said Alexis Torres, who said he understands the resources his undocumented students need.

Felons Face Difficulties in Regaining Voting Rights

byMolly Smith

Texas allows felons to regain voting rights after they have completed their sentences, paroles and probations, but many fail to take advantage.

Trump Piñatas Gain Popularity as Anger Soars

byJackson Prewitt

In an anger-filled campaign season, some people are finding an unusual way to vent their political views — — buying Trump pinatas just to beat them up.

Language Can Be a Barrier at the Polls for Some Asian American Voters

byMolly Smith

A federal appeals court has ordered Texas to relax standards for interpreters. That makes voting easier for people who are less than proficient in English.

For Politicians, Personal Health Is Risky Territory

byJohn Savage

Admitting an illness can suggest a candidate is weak, and give ammunition to rivals.

Voter Registration Crush Renews Calls for Online Signup System

byAnna Casey

Texas counties spend a lot of time and money to register voters using paper forms. Some officials want the state to join the 31 others that allow voters to sign up online.

Trump True Believers See America’s Future on the Line with Election

byJohn Savage

At a watching party for the final debate, cheers for Trump, boos for Clinton, and worries about a rigged election.

Hack the Election? Local Officials Say Their Systems Are Secure

byLynda Gonzalez

Travis County takes extra measures to secure its voting machines. The county clerk says the real hack is the people stirring up unfounded fears that the election could be tampered with.

Late-Night Rush Shatters Travis County Voter Registration Record

byAnna Casey

The county has topped its 90-percent registration goal; now the goal is to set another record for voter turnout.

Texas A&M Researchers Working to Avert a Global Coffee Crisis

byAnna Casey

Climate change threatens one of the world’s most popular beverages and a crucial crop in some developing countries. The Texas researchers hope to create a coffee plant that can stand up to hotter temperatures.