Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to ban two Muslim groups and their members from owning land in Texas
Abbott shows “his top priority is advancing anti-Muslim bigotry, not serving the people of Texas,” one of the groups said in a statement.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.
Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein files
Rep. Troy Nehls of Richmond was among House Republicans who had previously opposed releasing the files, but reversed their stances this week.
Why El Paso is paying tribute to late WWE star Eddie Guerrero
If lucha libre began as a sport, it endures as a language — a vocabulary of movement, costume and identity that continues to shape El Paso’s creative life.
Why some Texas teachers are being forced to “deadname” trans students under a new state law
The law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.
Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says
According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit
Rogers resigned from her position after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized a 2023 dissertation in which she asserted the importance of Indigenous people’s history at the Alamo.
Abbott sets Jan. 31 runoff for special election to replace U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner
The Houston-based seat will have been without representation for about 11 months.
Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seat
Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.
Foreign exchange students could be banned from Texas varsity sports
Some school leaders said teams might get an advantage when foreign exchange students get a waiver to play at the varsity level while Texas students are restricted to play in the towns where they live.