@acolleendg

reporter for @texastribune based in Houston 🌟[email protected]

 Houston, TX
Joined June 2019
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Kayla Guo@kaylaguo_Oct 20
“If the terms were right, I’d have no problem” debating Talarico, Paxton says. What are his terms? “I don’t know what all the terms are but I do know I don’t want a CNN reporter.” Fox News said it would host if Paxton agreed, after Talarico challenged him to a debate there.
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I had jerky at Buc-ee’s with @KenPaxtonTX and talked about his emotions going into the midterms. 📍somewhere near Houston
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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, who died while in ICE custody on Saturday, was a lawful permanent resident. ICE said he was detained bc he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft while applying - but his daughter says he did. @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2026/10/19/…

Man who died in Texas ICE facility was lawful permanent resident

ICE said Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias obtained his legal status fraudulently because he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter disputed that.

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Andrade-Covarrubias is at least the 7th person to die at an @ICEgov facility in Texas so far this year. He's also the second to die at ICE facilities in Laredo. Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez, 63, died while detained at Webb County Detention Center in June.
Colleen DeGuzman@acolleendgOct 18
Yesterday morning, Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found dead a Laredo federal immigration facility. He was 56, a Dallas resident, and father of three US citizens. His daughter told us that his health problems were ignored by staff. w/@alexnguyen2311 texastribune.org/2026/10/18/…

Migrant found dead at Laredo Processing Center run by ICE

The death was confirmed by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, who said the 56-year-old Mexican national was found unresponsive in his cell. He’s the seventh person to die while detained by ICE this year.

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Yesterday morning, Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found dead a Laredo federal immigration facility. He was 56, a Dallas resident, and father of three US citizens. His daughter told us that his health problems were ignored by staff. w/@alexnguyen2311 texastribune.org/2026/10/18/…

Migrant found dead at Laredo Processing Center run by ICE

The death was confirmed by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, who said the 56-year-old Mexican national was found unresponsive in his cell. He’s the seventh person to die while detained by ICE this year.

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Natalia Contreras
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A new backlog of thousands of voter registration records emerges in Texas

Early voting starts Monday, and some election officials must contend with more backlogged records as they prepare for it.

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Gabby Birenbaum@birenbombOct 16
Scenes from the trail last weekend in the Rio Grande Valley with Bobby Pulido and Monica De La Cruz, where the politics of nostalgia and the debate over the region's future were on full display + excellent photos by Michael Gonzalez texastribune.org/2026/10/16/…
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Megan Menchaca@meganmmenchacaOct 9
How should #txlege change state takeover law? Here’s what some Texas Democrats propose: - Specify guardrails for appointed boards - Allow local referendums to end takeovers - Raise the takeover threshold from 1 campus to 10% of campuses per district texastribune.org/2026/10/08/…

Houston Democrats want to limit state powers in school takeovers.

A commission led by area lawmakers recommended raising the bar for when the TEA chief can intervene and setting guardrails for state appointees during a takeover.

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Rebekah Allen@rebekahallenOct 6
Must read: We broke down the most competitive races for congressional and #txlege seats in the Texas midterms. You can enter your address to see how competitive your districts are. Via @ApurvaMahajan_ @RenzoDowney texastribune.org/2026/10/06/…
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Megan Menchaca@meganmmenchacaOct 5
.@texastribune has opened its apps for spring and summer 2027 student fellowships, including for reporting, photo + engagement fellowships. I did this fellowship three times, and I couldn't possibly recommend the program enough. Apply by Oct. 30. texastribune.org/jobs/fellow…

Fellowships | The Texas Tribune - The Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune is now accepting applications for its paid 2027 spring and summer fellowships. We’re looking for creative, highly motivated students or recent graduates to join Texas’ premier...

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Megan Menchaca@meganmmenchacaSep 30
Texas schools reported losing more than 14,200 immigrant students last year. The true number is likely even higher, experts say. Latest for @texastribune: texastribune.org/2026/09/30/…

Texas lost at least 14,200 immigrant students last year

The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.

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NEWS: In 2024, Hispanic voters in the Rio Grande Valley delivered a political earthquake: majority support for Republicans for the first time in modern history, a shift that helped reshape national politics. Now, that support appears to be evaporating. nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/po…

Hispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on Trump

In 2024, these voters were an essential part of the winning Republican coalition. Now, many feel abandoned and furious, complicating the party’s chances in November.

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Rebekah Allen@rebekahallenSep 28
Exclusive: We've ID'd the ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. Agents in officer-involved shootings have been shielded by the Trump admin, despite local & state law enf typically identifying in similar cases. by @lomikriel, @eddie__gaspar texastribune.org/2026/09/28/…

ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified

The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon...

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lomikriel@lomikrielSep 28
We identified the ICE agent who fired through an open window, killing Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. DHS has withheld the shooter’s name, as it has done for most agents accused in its growing tally of shootings. Local police typically typically ID. texastribune.org/2026/09/28/…

ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified

The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon...

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Natalia Contreras
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NEW: Delayed voter applications highlight the difficulties of registering to vote in Texas. w/ @acolleendg for @VotebeatUS & @TexasTribune #txlege votebeat.org/texas/2026/09/2…

Texas’ backlogged voter applications highlight how difficult it is to register to vote

The state said it will offer counties grants to help offset costs from its error. County election officials said this is the latest in a series of challenges.

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Alex Nguyễn@alexnguyen2311Sep 22
BREAKING @TexasTribune: Following a yearslong lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state’s prisons by the end of 2029 — a win for the plaintiffs. texastribune.org/2026/09/22/…

Texas ordered to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029

High temperatures violate the Constitution’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment, the judge ruled. Texas will appeal.

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Alex Nguyễn@alexnguyen2311Sep 21
Breaking @TexasTribune w/ @ujohnnyg : Attorney for the man shot in Austin by ICE have filed a habeas petition for him. He is not disputing the final removal order but wants a chance to apply for a U-visa. texastribune.org/2026/09/21/…

Migrant shot by ICE in Texas said he tried to pull over

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez legally entered the country in 2024 via the CBP One app and applied for asylum, his attorneys said. But he missed a court hearing after the notice went to the wrong address.

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Alejandro Serrano@serrano_alejSep 20
Crowd has grown a bit. DPS just bounced — which received many cheers.
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A federal judge paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's GOP primary elections. But he expects state lawmakers to do so during the upcoming legislative session. @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2026/09/18/…

Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.

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Alex Nguyễn@alexnguyen2311Sep 17
New @TexasTribune: Minnesota arrested ICE officer Christian Castro yesterday, capping an extradition fight with Texas that landed in court last month. He faces separate state & federal charges related to a January shooting during Operation Metro Surge. shorturl.at/aVltR

Minnesota drops suit against Abbott following ICE officer’s arrest

Minnesota prosecutors accused Christian Castro of injuring a Venezuelan man and lying about what led to the shooting. He also faces federal charges.

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Megan Menchaca@meganmmenchacaSep 15
“To complain about skin color and to complain about other people ‘taking over’ @UTAustin and how disappointing that is is just disgusting.” I spoke to South Asian UT students at the game about Bo French’s comments. Here’s what they said. via @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2026/09/14/…

UT students attacked by Bo French call comments “disgusting”

In a statement Monday night, university officials indirectly addressed Bo French’s comments, calling students at the game Saturday night “incredible fans.”

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