The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish

And with any luck, it’ll also be short.

Texas Observer · Jun 16

Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars

Republican Bo French is keeping Islam, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues at the fore of his campaign for Texas’ oil regulatory agency. Democratic foe Jon Rosenthal is betting on his technical expertise.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16

AP Exclusive: The school choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school

Soon, half of all American schoolkids will live in states that offer public money for a private education

The Independent UK · Jun 16

England fan quits job as chef to extend stay in US for World Cup

Ben King lined up a new job three months ago which allowed him to stay in Texas until after the Three Lions’ opening fixture.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Suspect accused of breaking into 90-year-old Texas man’s home and stabbing him to death with a screwdriver

Anthony Cerda, 34, was arrested Friday by Houston Police and charged with murder

The Independent UK · Jun 16

UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security

KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 15

Texas Seniors, Don’t Miss the Proposed “Operation Double Nickel”: 7 Ways It Freezes Your School Taxes at Age 55

For many Texas homeowners, property taxes are one of the biggest expenses they face each year. Now, a proposed plan known as “Operation Double Nickel”...

Saving Advice · Jun 15

Indian-origin philanthropist who donated $5.5 million to Texas hospital says she's uncomfortable with publicity: 'We don't advertise'

Sunita Agarwal and her husband Brij Agarwal do not like to advertise their philanthropic works. After the Indian- American couple's $5.5 million donation to the St Luke's Foundation in Texas launched them into the limelight, Sunita Agarwal said they are uncomfortable with publicity. In the past, too, they made several…

The Times of India · Jun 15

Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Boy on Balcony, Passersby Screamed at Him to Stop

A 36-year-old Texas man was arrested in Bogotá after passersby witnessed him sexually abusing a seven-year-old boy on a balcony. The viral video sparked national outrage across Colombia.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

A recent Texas Pulse poll cited by The Hill found the Senate race effectively tied, with both Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 46%. Among independent voters, Talarico held a 14-point lead.

Latin Times · Jun 15