Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Reveals State of College Athletics Nearly Pushed Him to Take NBA Coaching Job Izzo revealed that he was heavily pursued for the head coaching opening with the Phoenix Suns. Sports Illustrated · Apr 1
Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help The state’s effort will get a boost from the federal government thanks to a new executive order from President Donald Trump. The Texas Tribune · Mar 31
Paula White Removed Trump Commission Member for Calling Israel's Actions in Gaza Genocide, Then Urged Tithes Paula White-Cain's fundraising controversies include her viral tithe video and alleged viewpoint discrimination on the Religious Liberty Commission, along with transparency issues in her Israel-linked projects. International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Dan Patrick adds data centers, prediction markets and THC to Senate priorities Patrick’s Friday release of priorities calls on lawmakers to study the emerging issues ahead of the 2027 legislative session. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27
Speaker Dustin Burrows lists data centers, property taxes and annexing slice of New Mexico among 2027 priorities The Republican speaker’s interim charges also covered water resources, foreign threats and government accountability. The Texas Tribune · Mar 26
US Beauty Queen Slams Trump After 20 Years of Support, Says 'I Don't Recognise Him Anymore' Carrie Prejean, ex-Miss California, slams Trump in open letter after her removal from the Religious Liberty Commission, accusing him of betraying his movement. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
“I stood by you for 20 years… now I don’t even recognize you”: Former Miss California accuses US President Trump of abandoning his most loyal supporters “I stood by you for 20 years… now I don’t even recognize you”: Former Miss California accuses US President Trump of abandoning his most loyal supporters The Fashion Central · Mar 13
Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain Despite slow progress, casino empire Las Vegas Sands promised to continue investing in candidates who support bringing destination resort casinos to Texas. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6
Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw? The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right. The Texas Tribune · Mar 5
Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to take on Abbott while Rep. Vikki Goodwin is in the lead for the lieutenant governor nomination. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4
Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting More than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3
Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood. The Texas Tribune · Mar 2
Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’ Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods The Independent UK · Feb 24
Texas Observer · Feb 18 Can Labor Candidates Help Texas Dems Win Back Power? A slate of union-affiliated candidates are taking the labor movement on the campaign trail up and down the ballot.
The Times of India · Feb 15 Trump removes ex-Miss California from religious panel after anti-Zionism remarks at antisemitism hearing The Trump administration has removed former Miss California winner Carrie Prejean Boller from the White House Religious Liberty Commission following a contentious hearing on antisemitism, where she questioned whether opposition to Zionism should be equated with hatred of Jews.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Religious Liberty Commission boots former beauty pageant winner during meeting on antisemitism Carrie Prejean Boller asserted only Trump could remove her from the commission after the chairman said she had been ousted
The Texas Tribune · Feb 11 Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll The poll, released Wednesday, also showed Sid Miller and Don Huffines with comfortable leads in their Republican primary bids for agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 4 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains His Radio Philosophy to Dan Patrick The SiriusXM host says knowledge isn’t the only quality a good talk show host needs to have.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 2 How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district Observers of the race said Rehmet’s working-class appeal, along with Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies, fueled his win in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 31 Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027. Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 30 Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 30 Dan Patrick lists property tax cuts, preventing Sharia law among priorities for 2027 session Patrick’s initial five-item to-do list also included assessing risks posed by hostile foreign entities to the grid’s supply chain and preventing fraud in Texas’ health and human services.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 30 Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks out on controversial call after devastating loss Denver Broncos suffered a narrow defeat by the New England Patriots on Sunday as they missed out on the Super Bowl