Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting
Speakers at the vigil and a statement from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family elevated calls for an independent investigation into his death and raised doubts about ICE’s description of events.
Houston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.
Texas A&M president’s five-year contract includes $1.25 million in base pay
The terms for Susan Ballabina, promoted in May, include possible merit bonuses and deferred compensation, records show.
Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.
What to know as cryptocurrency scams rise in Texas
From investment fraud to sophisticated schemes involving hard-to-trace digital currency, Texans lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams in 2025.
Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds
Colleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.
Senate Leader John Thune and other national Republicans rallying for Paxton at fundraiser this month
A fundraiser for the GOP nominee for Senate will feature a number of major Senate Republicans who previously supported John Cornyn.
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Last month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.
Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Her plan would cost $17 billion which would come from the rainy day fund. She said Abbott is hoarding money in that account that belongs to Texans.
Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products
THC’s effects on issues ranging from homelessness to mental health were examined at Tuesday’s meeting with the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.