Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — Three county commissioners approved an ordinance Monday that would bar pregnant Texas women from traveling through Lubbock County for an abortion in another state. The commissioners – Jason Corley, Terence Kovar…

Since ChatGPT was released last November, several other well-funded companies have released their own versions in an effort to compete.  The latest was Meta, which late last month released the beta version of a generative AI chatbot, called Meta AI, on mobile versions of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. The chatbot is powered by Meta’s…

Lubbock County outlawed transporting a person on its roads for an abortion, becoming the latest and largest Texas jurisdiction to enact such a ban as some localities work to restrict a procedure already illegal in the state. Three of the West Texas county’s five all-male commissioners approved the ordinance Monday after hearing from Lubbock locals…

Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui and Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel October 24-26 to Des Moines, Iowa, and will participate in the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation. The World Food Prize Foundation and the Department…

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Whether you have a vacation coming up, planning holiday travel or just getting your holiday gift shopping started, having the right travel gear can make or break a trip. Jet-setting in style just got a lot easier with the latest drop from Shay Mitchell’s beloved travel brand Béis. Béis…

Whether you’re in need of kid-friendly games for a long road trip or some cheeky party activities to break the ice with a new group of hostel friends, it’s always worth having a couple of tried-and-true games up your sleeve while on the road. The following travel-sized games are the best options in our book.…

It’s no secret that this past summer saw a big demand for travel. Images of Europe’s crowded streets in particular were a great reminder of just how ideal traveling during shoulder season can be. For me, the magic of travel has always been during those in-between months, when weather is more temperate, tourist attractions are…

The US State Department issued a global alert recently due to surging tensions in the Middle East and other areas, triggered by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Mentioning the potential for terrorist attacks, violence, or demonstrations against US citizens and interests, the State Department has urged Americans abroad to exercise heightened caution when traveling overseas. The…

From travel that’s inspired by your favorite binge-worthy TV show to destinations that appeal to ghost hunters, memorable trips can be jump started by the following themes: “Set-Jetting” Travelers worldwide — especially Gen Z and Millennial travelers — are attracted to destinations inspired by their favorite TV shows or movies, a study by American Express…

MIAMI – One month before the busy Thanksgiving travel week, Miami International Airport hosted its second MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) Tour of 2023 for 25 children with special needs. “So, this is huge for him. I think this is so far the best day of his life,” said Barbara Torres’s mother. Barbara Torres…