Texas set to execute Brazoria County man for stomping death of infant son

Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He is set to become the fourth person executed in Texas this year.
In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million

The stop by the husband of presidential candidate Kamala Harris included a rally to boost local Democrats looking to flip seats in the Texas House.
Jury clears all but one defendant in Texas “Trump Train” trial

Six Trump supporters were accused of intimidating a Biden campaign bus in 2020. Both plaintiffs and defendants saw Monday’s verdict as a victory.
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over listing Texas lizard as endangered

The lawsuit claims federal regulators have undermined the Texas oil and gas industry by misusing environmental law, negatively impacting drilling and production.
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base — and his influence

Cruz’s thrice-weekly podcast, “Verdict,” has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator — and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall.
Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front

Dozens of districts sued Texas saying the ratings painted an unfair picture of their schools. Others voluntarily have released their own.
Cards Against Humanity says in new lawsuit that SpaceX has destroyed some of its South Texas property

The card game company crowd-funded money to buy the land in an attempt to block a portion of Donald Trump’s border wall.
Aquí te decimos cómo puedes votar en las elecciones presidenciales del 5 de noviembre en Texas

La fecha límite para registrarse para votar es el 7 de octubre. El último día para solicitar una boleta para votar por correo es el 25 de octubre. El periodo de votación anticipada será del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre.
Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook

Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term.
Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads

The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.