Stephen Simpson

"Sir, this is a *digital* newspaper." | Covering mental health and related policy for the @TexasTribune | A University of Central Arkansas alumnus.

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Mental health treatment in Texas wasn’t supposed to be this threadbare and challenging.
But for many Texans, the mental health system is anything but accessible.
In collaboration with the Carter Center read the stories of how Texans are finding treatment
https://t.co/uDP8LlHrqJ

[Kayla Guo @kaylaguo_]

First in @TexasTribune: @GinaHinojosaTX, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, is launching her first ad buy of the general election with a digital spot to be aired during the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. https://t.co/43s9VHKPbD

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

@MarsmanMelvin Hello!
It’s a good thought but we use the term infestation because that is the scientific meaning when these flies infect even one animal because a small cut can contain hundreds of larvae. The term you are thinking of is outbreak or swarm. Hope that clears it up.

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

An infestation of the flesh-eating flies has been confirmed in South Texas, setting off alarm bells for the state’s cattle industry.
Here is a breakdown of why the cattle industry and government leaders are concerned about a parasitic fly:
https://t.co/gD5GGnmx9P

[Joshua Fechter @JoshuaFechter]

Latest blow to Dallas’ urban core:

-AT&T leaving downtown for Plano
-Mavericks leaving for Valley View
-Neiman Marcus closing
-City Hall’s future up in the air

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

The fanbases of New York and San Antonio colliding in the middle of the World Cup.

Phew.

Y'all keep Central Texas in your thoughts 😂

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

This is one of the most anticipated Spurs games in awhile and I am scared lol

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

This is one of the most anticipated Spurs games in awhile and I am scared lol

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Letitia Plummer never doubted she would win her runoff race to become the Democratic nominee to lead Harris County, the state’s largest.

Everyone else did.

Read how an upset occurred in Harris County:

https://t.co/N0bmqzX4ug

[Jon Taylor @ProfJonTaylor]

In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood -- @Steve55Simpson @TexasTribune https://t.co/Bp9xQcVETt

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Part of this role will be covering topics coming out of Houston, as well as the surrounding counties. Feel free to reach out to me here with any story ideas. I will be moving to the area by July.

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Hello Twitter friends!
I wanted to let you guys know that after three years as the mental health reporter for the Texas Tribune, I will be moving to a new role as the Houston region reporter. I will still be covering mental health and substance abuse stories just from H-town.

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

People were expecting too much from Drake in big 2026. Just run that Marvins Room back and remember the good times.

[Kayla Guo @kaylaguo_]

On the scorched earth final weeks of the #txsen GOP runoff, in which pro-Cornyn groups have outspent the pro-Paxton side more than four to one on airtime — but Paxton shows no signs of receding.

via @TexasTribune: https://t.co/DOJUqtiX2O

[Alex Nguyễn @alexnguyen2311]

New @TexasTribune: Gov. Greg Abbott is turbocharging the use of financial threats in the local control fight. He recently forced 4 cities to yield to his wield in under 4 weeks, but this spree was not the first time he used this playbook. https://t.co/jBqGoqxrQi

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

After a one-month reprieve, smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, must be pulled from shelves again as the state appeals the latest ruling.
https://t.co/SqfqfEUWA7

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

The state could invoke this ruling to allow the state health agency to ban any or all consumable hemp products based on its statutory responsibilities to protect Texans.
https://t.co/SqfqfEUWA7

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

A Travis County district judge has allowed the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, to continue until July 27.
https://t.co/SqfqfEUWA7

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

The Texas Supreme Court also ruled Friday that the state health agency had the right to ban another natural intoxicating hemp compound called delta-8 THC because state law gives the agency overarching authority to protect Texans.
https://t.co/SqfqfEUWA7

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Day 3 of the hearing to determine the future of consumable hemp has wrapped. A decision by the judge is expected before the current TRO runs out at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

[Stephen Simpson @Steve55Simpson]

Bad time to need to cross the street.