Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid
The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Edward Eastland, whose father died in the July 4 flood along with 27 campers and counselors, acknowledged in emotional testimony that staff should have acted sooner to evacuate campers.
Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies
Texas regulators will visit the camp and review hundreds of complaints as the license renewal process continues.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
Why More Texans Are Taking Their Power Back
Rising energy costs, an unpredictable grid, and new technology have changed the thinking on home solar and battery storage. Here’s what Texas families need to know.
Texas Tech law student sues to block discipline related to Charlie Kirk comments
The Honor Council recommended a written reprimand for “celebratory” comments. The lawsuit argued that would violate her free speech rights.
Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct
U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.
Executive vice chancellor named the sole finalist to be Texas A&M president
Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.