Facing staggering losses from wildfires, Panhandle ranchers and farmers seek aid to rebuild Ranchers have likely lost thousands of cattle in the wildfires, according to some preliminary estimates. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan heading to runoff against hardline conservative challenger Phelan was neck and neck with GOP challenger David Covey with votes still being counted. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
Trump, Biden win Texas primaries President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are almost certain to win their parties’ nominations and face off in November. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
Texas Fire Chief Dies Battling House Fire Amid Wildfires Tragic loss of Fire Chief Zeb Smith in Fritch, Texas, amidst wildfires. Governor Abbott and Mayor Ray express condolences and emphasize ongoing support needed. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Library cuts and teachers quitting: Texas’s takeover of Houston schools Staff call for removal of state-appointed superintendent amid 600 teachers resigning and implementation of rigid curriculum The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2024
It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch. Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz. The Texas Tribune · Mar 5, 2024
Many homes burned in the Texas wildfires weren’t insured, creating a steep path to recovery Rural Texans are more than twice as likely to go without homeowners insurance than their urban peers. The Texas Tribune · Mar 5, 2024
The Supreme Court Strikes Back: Halts Texas SB4 Law on Migrant Arrests, Deportations The law would have gone into effect next week after an appeals court granted a stay on a rejection of the measure by a lower court Latin Times · Mar 5, 2024
Texas Immigration Law Faces Supreme Court Showdown Supreme Court to decide on Texas law allowing arrests of migrants entering U.S. illegally, challenging federal immigration authority. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery The full scope of damage still isn’t known, but some Panhandle residents have returned home. Firefighters continue battling the infernos. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2024
Appeals Court Set to Allow Texas Immigration Law if Supreme Court Doesn't Intervene Should that be the case, the law would go into effect on March 9 Latin Times · Mar 4, 2024
Early voting turnout in 2024 Texas primaries slumps compared to 2020 About 1.8 million Texans voted during the early period that ended Friday, down from 2 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3, 2024
Texas AG Paxton Launches Purge Campaign Against GOP Opponents Texas AG Ken Paxton targets GOP members in primaries, sparking internal strife and legal challenges. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures Texas officials warned that the threat was not yet over. Higher temperatures and stronger winds forecast for Saturday elevated worries that fires in the Panhandle could continue spreading. WEKU · Mar 2, 2024
The Texas Tribune · Mar 2, 2024 State calls for investigation into cause of Texas Panhandle wildfires As officials try to determine a cause for the wildfires, a Canadian homeowner filed a lawsuit blaming an energy company for the destruction. And more are expected.
Reason · Mar 2, 2024 Federal Court Rejects Texas's Argument that Illegal Migration Qualifies as "Invasion" [Updated to include link to the decision] The ruling has the most extensive discussion of the meaning of "invasion" in the Constitution ever included in a court decision.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024 Wildfires ravage cattle country, threatening Texas’ agriculture economy Texas wildfires have consumed acres of agricultural land, killing thousands of livestock, destroying crops and exacerbating challenges lingering from last year’s drought.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024 New Panhandle wildfire emerges, forcing evacuation of tiny town of Sanford Get the latest updates as firefighters continue battling massive fires that have burned more than 1 million acres.
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024 Texas wildfires: two killed in historic blaze as up to 500 structures destroyed Higher temperatures and winds forecast in the coming days could make firefighting conditions more difficult
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024 Trump says Texas governor Greg Abbott ‘absolutely’ on vice-president shortlist Ex-president tells Sean Hannity that three-term, anti-immigration extremist governor of Texas had ‘done a great job’
Top News · Mar 1, 2024 Border Situation In Texas: Mayor Calls For Congressional Action Mayor Cowan of Brownsville discusses border issues and calls for collaboration to address migrant influx.
Top News · Mar 1, 2024 Texas Panhandle Wildfire Devastates Stinnett Community Stinnett, Texas, grapples with aftermath of historic wildfire, as community and authorities work to contain devastation and provide support.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024 Abbott vowed to campaign against anti-voucher GOP House members. Why did these six candidates get spared? With the March 5 election just a few days away, six anti-voucher House GOP incumbents managed to sidestep Abbott’s revenge warpath.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024 Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on vice president short list On Friday, Abbott told reporters that he wants to stay in Texas and plans to run for reelection for governor.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024 As Biden and Trump visit the border, many Texas residents feel ignored When the two presidents used the Texas-Mexico boundary as a backdrop for the national immigration fight, residents felt they were left out of the conversation.