The Dark Side of Housing Bipartisanship Plus: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is fooled by TikTok housing falsehoods, Austin building boom cuts prices, and Sacramento does the socialist version of "homeless homesteading." Reason · Mar 19, 2024
How Texas Would Enforce SB4, the Law Allowing State Authorities to Arrest and Deport Migrants The law could go into effect on Monday if the Supreme Court doesn't announce a decision Latin Times · Mar 18, 2024
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Texas Legislature to rein in investors behind large-scale home purchases So-called institutional homebuyers noticeably ramped up home purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. But housing experts point out investors have retreated amid high interest rates. The Texas Tribune · Mar 16, 2024
Investigation Reveals Anomalies In Texas Migrant Busing Donation Program Investigation into Texas Governor Abbott's migrant bussing program reveals funding discrepancies and lack of transparency. Top News · Mar 16, 2024
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration From Redirecting Border Wall Funds Congress had allocated $1.4 billion in 2020 and 2021 under then-President Donald Trump Latin Times · Mar 14, 2024
Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024
All 12 Irish artists invited to play official showcases at the SXSW music festival have withdrawn in solidarity with Palestine Sprints, Kneecap, NewDad, Chalk, Gurriers and more lead exodus of Irish artists from Austin's SXSW music festival Louder · Mar 13, 2024
Biden temporarily blocked from diverting border barrier funds A judge’s ruling is the latest development in an ongoing border enforcement battle between Texas and the president. The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2024
Performers, speakers pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship More than 80 musicians and panelists say they will no longer appear at the nine-day festival, citing the U.S. Army’s support for Israel amid war with Hamas. The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2024
Brexit: Minister hails closer ties with Texas but no free trade deal with US or India ‘This Conservative government’s cowboy trade policy is shooting the British public in the foot,’ says Lib-Dem Sarah Olney as ministers boast of better links with Texas but no post-Brexit free trade deal with America Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2024
Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires As crews fight to keep deadly blazes under control, weather conditions could increase risk of more fires. The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2024
El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton’s efforts to subpoena Annunciation House The judge questioned Paxton’s true motives to investigate the shelter, saying there is “a real and credible concern” the state has a predetermined goal of shutting down Annunciation House. The Texas Tribune · Mar 11, 2024
Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May. The Texas Tribune · Mar 8, 2024
Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit "Any time adult disagreements overshadow our students’ learning and well-being, it is time to step away." The post Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Mar 8, 2024
Salon · Mar 7, 2024 Data debunks GOP's migrant crime claims An NBC News analysis showed that cities dealing with influx of migrants saw crime drop from previous year
Ballotpedia · Mar 7, 2024 29 of 46 Republican incumbents facing challengers in the Texas House advance to general election As of March 7, 29 of the 46 Republican incumbents facing a primary challenge in the Texas House of Representatives advanced from their primary. Nine lost their primary and another seven advanced to a primary runoff. One district, House District 61, remained uncalled as of this writing. There were 59…
The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2024 As their neighbors fled, these Texas volunteer firefighters raced toward the flames The wildfires offers a reminder that most of rural Texas is protected by volunteers. And there aren’t many of them.
Roll Call · Mar 7, 2024 At the Races: SOTU Thursday follows Super Tuesday - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2024 House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career. The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.
Ballotpedia · Mar 7, 2024 A rundown of Super Tuesday’s battleground primary results Welcome to the Thursday, March 7, Brew.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024 School voucher supporters bask in primary wins, say goals are within reach Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.
Texas Observer · Mar 6, 2024 A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024 Dallas County sheriff to face predecessor Lupe Valdez, who ran for governor in 2018, in runoff election Valdez ran the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department until 2017, when she stepped down to run against Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024 Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024 Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.