If Biden withdraws, Democrats must act quickly to replace him on the Texas ballot
If Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race, the Democratic Party could select a new nominee during its national convention Aug. 19-22, just in time for the nominee to appear on the Texas ballot.
Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl

In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey calls for Biden to step aside
He is the second Texan and first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to openly call for Biden to withdraw.
Interstate 27 has divided Lubbock for decades. North and east side residents want that to change.

After repeated attempts to convince the City Council to make zoning changes, residents asked the federal government to intervene.
Texas’ Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation

Some secular groups and members of other faiths say the curriculum could give schools too much control over how children are taught religion.
Rep. Michael McCaul pushes Trump on aid for Ukraine as Vance spurns it
J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has been a vocal critic of Ukraine aid — a cause McCaul has made a top priority.
Texas-based housing provider for migrant children engaged in sexual abuse and harassment, DOJ says

The Justice Department says Southwest Key employees, including supervisors, have assaulted children since at least 2015.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water

Many of the solutions are costly, putting them out of reach for small towns. But the region’s most populous cities are getting innovative.
Ted Cruz warns Texas Republicans that his reelection is not in the bag
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told Texas delegates he thinks President Joe Biden will withdraw, offering Democrats a chance to energize their voters.
Here’s how much Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised in their U.S. Senate race

Current fundraising figures show that the Senate candidates have fundraised a combined $81.2 million.