Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis
The city produces 5% of the nation’s refined products like gas and jet fuel, and experts say a serious water shortage could force production down and push fuel prices up even further.
Texas inmate seeks to stop looming execution after codefendant confesses to double murders
In his appeal, James Broadnax, who also wants a new trial, included a signed confession by his cousin saying he committed the 2008 Garland murders.
Texas has taken over issuing permits to store carbon underground. Here’s what to know.
The move of authority to the Texas Railroad Commission from the federal government now makes it easier for energy companies to apply for permits to store carbon underground.
Texas jails aren’t meeting deadlines to free inmates, costing some counties thousands in settlements
The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.
Texas cities, state government cancel Cesar Chavez Day in wake of report on activist
The New York Times on Wednesday published allegations that the labor rights leader had sexually abused women and girls.
Court approves new manager for Dallas-area foster care program after deaths of 2 infants
An experienced child welfare manager was appointed to take over case management after “systemic failures” placed children in danger, court records said.
Harris County to vote on means for labor groups to represent employees for salary, policy talks
If passed, the policy would be the first for a Texas county. Some cities and school districts have similar policies.
Jace Yarbrough is GOP nominee in North Texas congressional district after second-place finisher bows out
After finishing a distant second in the March 3 primary, Ryan Binkley dropped out of the runoff. Yarbrough is favored to win the general election for the redrawn 32nd District.
Dallas County GOP will agree to countywide voting sites after primary election chaos
Voters in the May 26 primary runoff will be allowed to again cast ballots at countywide voting sites on election day.
136 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers
The state health department reports that 99 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County.