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Supreme Court approves Texas GOP-heavy congressional map, reversing lower court ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Texas Republicans new GOP-
heavy congressional map, handing the party a key victory as it heads into
what is predicted to be a bruising midterm cycle.
In a 6-3 ruling, the court reversed a lower courts finding that…
Texas leads U.S. in crashes involving unlicensed drivers, data shows
Texas roads are heading into the holiday season with a growing risk:
thousands of crashes caused by drivers who were never legally allowed
behind the wheel.
A new analysis of federal crash data found that Texas leads the nation in
roadway incidents…
Texas pushes some student clubs and blocks others. Thats not local control
Two months apart, two very different messages from state leaders landed in
Texas public school districts.
In early November, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath held a private
meeting with a top official at Turning Point USA to discuss…
Shein should be investigated, but not by Ken Paxton
Influencers will tell you that there is a lot to like about Shein, the
Chinese fast-fashion giant. Theyll film themselves unpacking
hauls- with $4 tops, $5 skirts and $12 dresses.
And its not just sequins and lace. The company sells anything…
Standoff over terrorist label heats up between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Muslim rights group
AUSTIN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps raising the stakes in his
increasingly tense standoff with the countrys largest organization
focused on advocating for the civil rights of Muslims asking the
federal government in a letter this week to remove the…
Supreme Court upholds Texas congressional map, a win for Trump administration
AUSTIN Texas can use its newly drawn congressional map in next
years elections, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday, reversing a lower
court ruling and dealing a victory to President Donald Trumps hopes of
keeping control of Congress in the midterm…
Montgomery County Republican Party votes not to support Texas Reps. Metcalf, Bell in 2026 reelection
Two longtime lawmakers accuse the Montgomery County Republican Party of
“election interference” after its Executive Committee voted Tuesday not to
support them in their reelection bids next year.
The same committee in March voted to censure Texas Reps.…
Trumps nominee to lead NASA promises urgency and extreme focus during second confirmation hearing
Billionaire andtwo-time private astronaut Jared Isaacman pledged to
beat China to the moon, accelerate investments in nuclear propulsion and
enable more breakthrough scientific discoveries during his second Senate
confirmation hearing to become NASA…
Whether kid or cop, nobody is safe on Houstons dangerous roads Editorial
It was a picturesque Thanksgiving in Houston, clear skies punctuated by an
autumnal breeze. The type of weather that makes a kid want to hop on their
bicycle and cruise through the neighborhood, shirt fluttering in the wind,
the pinnacle of childhood…
Winter is here, the most perilous period for the Texas electric grid. Its struggling to keep up.
Polar vortex and power failure will forever go together for many Texans.
The first wave of cold weather always makes me wonder whether the Electric
Reliability Council of Texass power grid is ready for a big freeze.
Digging out my winter coat is a reminder…
Longtime Cuellar aide hopes Trump pardon will lead to dismissal of his conspiracy case
A longtime aide to U.S. Rep. HenryCuellar hopes President Donald
Trumps pardon of the congressman will lead U.S. prosecutors to dismiss
his own corruption case.
Colin Strother, who has served asCuellars campaign manager and
chief of staff, agreed last…
A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
LOS ANGELES (AP) The redrawing of Californias congressional map
to boost Democrats’ chances has left Republicans scrambling for political
survival. Some are digging in for tough races, but one is considering a
particularly audacious step moving to…
Governor Abbott campaigns for Hancock in competitive race for Comptroller
In three months, voters will decide who wins in the Texas primary elections
, when most offices are decided in the state. Texas has a competitive race
for the states accountant and chief financial officer, the Comptroller
.
Its a three-way race on the…
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Texas Voting Maps
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for Texas lawmakers to use
newly redrawn congressional maps favoring Republicans in the 2026 midterm
elections.
The decision overturns, at least for now, a lower-court ruling that the new
maps were likely an…
Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Bidens Climate Policy
President Trump on Wednesday threw the weight of the federal government
behind vehicles that burn gasoline rather than electric cars, gutting one
of the countrys most significant efforts to address climate change and
thrusting the automobile industry into…
What Zillow Wont Tell You
When Zillow, the countrys largest real estate site, added information
to property listings last year disclosing flood, wildfire, heat and air-
quality risks, it was following its own research: More than 80 percent of
home shoppers consider climate risk in…
No, North Carolina didnt just ban cellphone use in cars, despite AI aggregators saying it did
A social media account that positions itself as an authority on the North
Carolina General Assembly posted false information about the states
driving laws triggering a wave of inaccurate news online, and leading
to an incorrect artificial…
Jasmine Crockett looks poised for a Senate run. Here’s what it means for Texas Democrats
The U.S. Senate race could be headed for a jolt next week as U.S. Rep.
Jasmine Crockett appears likely to jump in as a Democratic contender.
Crockett, a second-term progressive who has become alightning rod for
Republicans, isscheduled to make a “special…
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast Ike Dike- project
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of
gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay known as the Ike
Dike- announced this week that it has approved contracts with two
global engineering firms to design the gates and a double…
How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court
In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
How will Texas voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund fare in court
If an Austin court hearing this week is an early indication of how a
lawsuit blocking Texas $3 billion dementia research fund will fare,
state leaders who championed it and the voters who overwhelmingly approved
it by more than a 2-1 margin may have little…
Kerr County flood victims pleaded for help in newly-released 911 calls
Emergency dispatchers received more than 400 calls in six hours on July 4 as homes and summer camps flooded.
Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal
challenge plays out, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, temporarily pausing a
lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect.
With the Dec. 8 candidate filing deadline fast…
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
The former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
As Texas’ “bathroom bill” becomes law, questions remain about how it will be enforced
Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.
Donald Trump to pardon Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. On Wednesday, he filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he might switch parties.
Kerr County flood victims pleaded for help in newly-released 911 calls
Emergency dispatchers received more than 400 calls in six hours on July 4 as homes and summer camps flooded.
Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.