Panhandle residents begin rebuilding, even as fight to contain fires continues
The fire that engulfed their town was only 15% contained over the weekend, but Canadian residents were back to selling flowers and preparing for an election.
Early voting turnout in 2024 Texas primaries slumps compared to 2020
About 1.8 million Texans voted during the early period that ended Friday, down from 2 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline.
State calls for investigation into cause of Texas Panhandle wildfires
As officials try to determine a cause for the wildfires, a Canadian homeowner filed a lawsuit blaming an energy company for the destruction.
As wildfires rage through Panhandle, Fritch residents seek respite at church
Shaken by the devastation, families find comfort in each other as they pick through the rubble and commune at a church in nearby Borger.
Texas Panhandle wildfires: Officials describe devastating damage, urge precaution as inferno continues
Get the latest updates as firefighters continue battling massive fires that have burned more than 1 million acres.
Wildfires ravage cattle country, threatening Texas’ agriculture economy
Texas wildfires have consumed acres of agricultural land, killing thousands of livestock, destroying crops and exacerbating challenges lingering from last year’s drought.
Texas prosecutor disciplined for allowing murder charge against woman who self-managed an abortion
The State Bar of Texas has fined and suspended Starr County’s district attorney for pursuing a murder indictment against 26-year-old woman after she self-managed an abortion.
Record winter heat, dry air helped drive Panhandle fire risk
Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say.
Abbott vowed to campaign against anti-voucher GOP House members. Why did these six candidates get spared?
With the March 5 election just a few days away, six anti-voucher House GOP incumbents managed to sidestep Abbott’s revenge warpath.
Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on vice president short list
During a visit to the Texas-Mexico border, Trump said Abbott has done a great job and is somebody “I would very much consider.”