Jasmine Crockett’s down-ballot slate starts to take shape as she steers clear of Senate race

The Dallas congresswoman has said she plans to focus on local races in Texas this fall rather than campaigning for James Talarico, who defeated her in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
TribCast: A data center proponent makes his case

In this week’s podcast, former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group, describes why he thinks data centers are necessary and shouldn’t be overly regulated.
Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites ahead of November election

Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has emerged as a key battleground as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections.
More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027

These school districts had a school fail state academic A-F ratings for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.
Here’s your 2026 Texas ballot for the November election

See the full list of candidates and who will be on your personal ballot on Nov. 3.
Listen to 911 calls from inside an immigration detention center: “We just need to take him to the hospital”

Reporters don’t have access to Camp East Montana, one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. Emergency calls from the Texas facility offer a glimpse of unfolding crises faced by those locked inside, with few ways to get help.
What to do if you’re one of the 1.2 million Texans on the state’s voter suspense list

Being on the list doesn’t mean you can’t vote. It includes registered voters who may need to update their address or confirm they haven’t moved.
Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.
SpaceX to fund up to $220M in Brownsville water projects in exchange for land

The city agreed to deannex roughly 445 acres near the Port of Brownsville at SpaceX’s request in exchange for funding for water and wastewater projects.
Texas mobilizes flood response ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard

The storm in the Gulf is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to southeast Texas on Tuesday.