U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites

A state law passed last year requires pornographic websites to adopt age-verification measures, leading sites like Pornhub to block user access in Texas.
Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has accused Annunciation House, which operates a network of migrant shelters, of human smuggling.
Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race

Doggett, 77, is the first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the ticket since his debate.
How to stay safe in the Texas heat

As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
Truckers hope protest over unpaid hours and lack of restrooms will spark a Permian Basin labor movement

Truckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit

The New Orleans-based court, which hears Texas cases, is pushing the federal judiciary to the right, even when it gets overturned by a higher court.
Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as “RioPlex” to attract investment

After years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the region’s assets.
Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030
Texas sets execution date for East Texas man accused in shaken baby case

Lawyers for Robert Robertson say the science used to sentence him to death is questionable and that prior health issues could explain the death of his 2-year-old daughter in 2003.
Amid stolen valor accusations, ex-commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls’ second Bronze Star
Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.