New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Cruz says Democrats want to cancel Christmas, Thanksgiving
Ted Cruz is reviving an old Republican Party talking point by accusing Democrats of trying to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving in an interview with Fox News.
State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists revealed
The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of…
Texas Children’s Hospital has 90 days to open ‘detransition clinic’ under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam’s Club parking lot
A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.
Houston law firm led by former Trump appointee gets $150M contract to represent migrant children
A Houston-based law firm with previous ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied children, according to a filing in the federal…
Texas leads US in cases of dangerous fungal infection
A deadly, often drug-resistant fungus has spread to more than 3,100 people across nearly half of the United States, with Texas reporting the most cases.
Screwworm cases in Texas continue climbing
A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas
SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.