North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect. Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Texas counties, auto industry push back on proposed ID restrictions on car registration tied to immigration People testified during a Wednesday hearing said the DMV’s proposed changes would harm not just affected residents, but also Texas businesses and road safety. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
How Texans can prepare for this weekend’s winter weather Freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected to hit a large portion of Texas beginning Friday. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.” The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas. As President Trump marks one year back in office, his EPA has proposed rolling back key air and climate protections, which experts say has already begun to strain Texas’s air quality and public health. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Under new postal service guidance, Texans shouldn’t wait to send voter registrations or mail-in ballots The U.S. Postal Service warns it may not postmark mail the same day it takes possession of it. The deadline to register for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected. The Texas Tribune · Jan 21
TribCast: Breaking down Trump’s immigration enforcement in Texas With immigration enforcement ramping up in Texas, Texas Tribune reporter Colleen DeGuzman and immigration attorney Paul Pirela join TribCast to discuss. The Texas Tribune · Jan 20
Alcohol commission finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue The new rules apply to 60,000 TABC license holders, like convenience stores and restaurants. The Department of State Health Services is also working to finalize its own rules for smoke shops. The Texas Tribune · Jan 20
Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demand As artificial intelligence pushes demand for more data centers, companies are drawn to the state’s relatively inexpensive land and natural gas that can run on-site power plants. The Texas Tribune · Jan 20
Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price. A possible flood of South American oil would hinder the state’s production of fuel, some experts say, making it hard to break even on costs. The Texas Tribune · Jan 20
The Texas Tribune · Jan 20 Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools Texas can enforce the state's law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public schools. Here's what to know about the latest legal challenges.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 19 Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary The two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 19 As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for planning ERCOT is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 19 As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 17 Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 16 Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton The four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 16 LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 16 How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 16 Greg Abbott enters 2026 Texas governor’s race with staggering $106 million on hand Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 15 Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 15 New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.