https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/jayme-lozano-carver/The latest news by Jayme Lozano Carver.enThu, 16 May 2024 12:17:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/16/amarillo-texas-abortion-travel-ban-vote/The council has been reluctant to approve the ban since it first debated the issue last fall.By Jayme Lozano CarverThu, 16 May 2024 12:17:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/16/amarillo-texas-abortion-travel-ban-vote/Motorists travel west on Interstate 40 in Amarillo.Motorists travel west on I-40 in Amarillo, a route traveled by many to seek abortion health care while headed out of Texas. Members of both sides of the abortion controversy attended an Amarillo City Council meeting in the Amarillo Civic Center, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-panhandle-abortion-travel/Clarendon is one of the first cities in Texas to reject the ordinance, after several cities and counties passed similar measuresBy Jayme Lozano CarverFri, 10 May 2024 15:29:58 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-panhandle-abortion-travel/Northbound motorists drive on I-27 south of Plainview, a route traveled by many that seek abortion healthcare while headed out of Texas.Northbound motorists drive on I-27 south of Plainview, a route traveled by many that seek abortion healthcare while headed out of Texas.Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/06/federal-livestock-aid-texas-wildfires-ted-cruz-ronny-jackson/The Republican senator and congressman introduced a bill that would expand a federal aid program to pay ranchers when pregnant cattle are killed in disasters.By Jayme Lozano CarverMon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/06/federal-livestock-aid-texas-wildfires-ted-cruz-ronny-jackson/Cattle stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire March 3, 2024, in Hemphill County.Cattle stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire Sunday, March. 3, 2024, in Hemphill County, Texas.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/04/lubbock-marijuana-proposition-fails/A ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana.By Jayme Lozano CarverSat, 04 May 2024 22:32:40 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/04/lubbock-marijuana-proposition-fails/Watch party attendees sign a flag in support of Proposition A on May 4, 2024.Supporters of the Freedom Act Lubbock sign a flag showing their solidarity with Prop A at a watch party on May 4, 2024.Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/01/texas-panhandle-wildfires-report/A lack of air support and ineffective coordination hurt efforts to contain this year's Panhandle fires, the committee said.By Jayme Lozano CarverWed, 01 May 2024 17:18:53 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/01/texas-panhandle-wildfires-report/A building destroyed by fire sits in ashes at the Texas R.V. Park in Fritch. It was burned during a string of wildfires earlier this year. A Texas House committee on Wednesday investigating the fires released its report.A building destroyed by fire sits in ashes in the Texas R.V. Park in Fritch, TX. Snow and rainfall on Thursday offered temporary relief to firefighters battling the blaze but weather conditions this weekend may cause the fire to spread again.Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/30/amarillo-texas-abortion-travel-ban-ordinance/Supporters began the petition drive after the City Council punted on the proposed policy. Voters may have the final say.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/30/amarillo-texas-abortion-travel-ban-ordinance/The Amarillo City Council is expected to reconsider an abortion travel ban after supporters gathered 10,000 signatures from voters. If the council does not act, voters may have the final say in November.Empty streets in downtown Amarillo, Friday, May 29, 2020.Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/18/west-texas-oil-gas/Panelists discussed how the industry has changed Midland and Odessa and how to confront environmental concerns.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 23 Apr 2024 09:59:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/18/west-texas-oil-gas/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/27/texas-dairy-cows-bird-flu-milk-supply/Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.By Jayme Lozano CarverWed, 27 Mar 2024 13:43:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/27/texas-dairy-cows-bird-flu-milk-supply/Livestock at a dairy farm on Feb. 19, 2013.Livestock at a dairy farm on Feb. 19, 2013.Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/16/texas-wildfire-containment-smokehouse-creek/A series of deadly wildfires have burned for nearly three weeks, destroying farms and ranches in several counties.By Jayme Lozano CarverSat, 16 Mar 2024 22:13:41 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/16/texas-wildfire-containment-smokehouse-creek/A burned yucca stands in a field after the Smokehouse Creek fire March 3, 2024, in Hemphill County, Texas. Firefighters completely contained the fire on Saturday, nearly three weeks after it began.A burned yucca stands in a field after the Smokehouse Creek fire Sunday, March. 3, 2024, in Hemphill County, Texas.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/15/texas-wildfires-ranch-cattle-rebuilding/As ranchers recover from the Smokehouse Creek fire, they face the agonizing choice of what to do with an unknown number of injured cattle.By Jayme Lozano CarverFri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/15/texas-wildfires-ranch-cattle-rebuilding/Cattle stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire on March 3 in Hemphill County.Cattle stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire Sunday, March. 3, 2024, in Hemphill County, Texas.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/12/texas-wildfires-cause-investigation-house-committee/The panel of three lawmakers and two residents will also look at disaster preparedness.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 12 Mar 2024 12:19:28 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/12/texas-wildfires-cause-investigation-house-committee/Charred ground left by the Smokehouse Creek fire Sunday, March. 3, 2024, after it burned through Currie Smith’s ranch in Hemphill County.Charred ground left by the Smokehouse Creek fire after the fire burned through Currie Smith’s ranch Sunday, March. 3, 2024, in Hemphill County, Texas.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/12/texas-panhandle-wildfires-containment/As crews fight to keep deadly blazes under control, weather conditions could increase risk of more fires.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/12/texas-panhandle-wildfires-containment/A Chinook helicopter responds to the Roughneck fire near Sanford on March. 3, 2024. Several wildfires have devastated the Panhandle in recent weeks.A Chinook helicopter responds to the Roughneck fire near Sanford on March. 3, 2024.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/07/texas-wildfire-volunteer-firefighters/The wildfires offers a reminder that most of rural Texas is protected by volunteers. And there aren’t many of them.By Jayme Lozano CarverThu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/07/texas-wildfire-volunteer-firefighters/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/07/xcel-energy-texas-wildfires/The Smokehouse Creek Fire has grown to be the largest in state history.By Jayme Lozano CarverThu, 07 Mar 2024 08:35:04 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/07/xcel-energy-texas-wildfires/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/01/texas-panhandle-wildfire-investigation/As officials try to determine a cause for the wildfires, a Canadian homeowner filed a lawsuit blaming an energy company for the destruction. And more are expected.By Madaleine Rubin, Jayme Lozano Carver and Emily FoxhallFri, 01 Mar 2024 21:35:52 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/01/texas-panhandle-wildfire-investigation/Texas Governor Greg Abbott, center, speaks at a press conference with Nim Kidd chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, left, and Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin, right, Friday, March. 1, 2024, in Borger, Texas.Texas Governor Greg Abbott, center, speaks at a press conference with Nim Kidd chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, left, and Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin, right, Friday, March. 1, 2024, in Borger, Texas.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/01/texas-wildfire-live-updates/Get the latest updates as firefighters continue battling massive fires that have burned more than 1 million acres.By Kate McGee, Jayme Lozano Carver and Madaleine RubinFri, 01 Mar 2024 14:34:43 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/01/texas-wildfire-live-updates/A plane drops retardant on the Roughneck fire near Sanford on Sunday, March. 3, 2024.A plane prepares drops retardant on the Roughneck fire near Sanford on Sunday, March. 3, 2024.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/29/texas-panhandle-wildfires-witnesses/The fires have left at least two people dead and four injured firefighters. Cattle have been lost and homes and businesses decimated in their wake.By Jayme Lozano Carver and Alejandra MartinezThu, 29 Feb 2024 20:41:18 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/29/texas-panhandle-wildfires-witnesses/A car sits in front of the burned Rose Trailer Sales business on Texas Highway 136 on Thursday. Residents have been working to recover from the wildfires devastating parts of the Texas Panhandle.A car sits front of the burned the Rose Trailer Sales business on State Highway 136. Residents have been working to recover from the Tuesday grass fires that devastated parts of the panhandle.Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/27/texas-panhandle-wildfires-evacuations/The five fires have burned more than a million acres — more than double the landmass of Houston — as residents have fled or sheltered in place.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 27 Feb 2024 17:24:13 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/27/texas-panhandle-wildfires-evacuations/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/27/texas-rural-housing-vouchers/Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett introduced House Bill 7412 to fix administrative issues that have created hurdles for some in rural communities.By Jayme Lozano CarverTue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/27/texas-rural-housing-vouchers/Homes under construction in a future neighborhood Wednesday, April. 26, 2023, near Wolfforth in Lubbock County.Homes under construction in a future neighborhood Wednesday, April. 26, 2023, near Wolfforth in Lubbock County.Justin Rex for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/15/lubbock-texas-barbecue-bandidas/With menu items like birria brisket ramen, the Bar-B-Que Bandidas in Lubbock are challenging the norm of Texas barbecue and a male dominated industry.By Jayme Lozano CarverThu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/15/lubbock-texas-barbecue-bandidas/From left: Raquel Lopez, Simone See and Jewel Hill, aka las Bar-B-Que Bandidas, at Hill Barbecue in Lubbock on Feb. 9.Raquel Lopez, left, Simone See, center, and Jewel Hill, right, season ribs before putting them on the smoker at Hill Barbecue Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune