First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The Texas Tribune · Jun 3
Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky The Guardian - US · Jun 3
‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful? Though MAGA believers call James Talarico “blasphemous,” he’s squarely within his Mainline Presbyterian tradition. And that's a timely reminder of the diversity of Christianity in Texas and beyond. Texas Observer · Jun 3
Texas TB Surge Raises Alarm as Most Infected Residents Remain Unaware For nearly three decades, tuberculosis followed a reassuring trajectory in the United States: case counts declining year after year, the disease receding from public consciousness, treated as a solved problem of the developing world rather than an active threat in American cities. Medical Daily · Jun 3
Cornyn’s loss proves election rules still apply ANALYSIS —After Donald Trump’s election in 2016, there was a narrative that the typical rules about elections were extinct. But Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s recent fate has proved that many of the political laws of gravity still apply. Last fall, national Republicans were excited that Cornyn had closed the initial… Roll Call · Jun 3
Senators urge quick action to halt college sports decay Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul a college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors… Roll Call · Jun 3
Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures Four Republican state attorneys general filed lawsuits on May 20, 2026, against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), accusing the proxy advisory firm of violating state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose that its voting recommendations prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies over clients' financial interests. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
Texas vs Texas Tech Softball Prediction Market: Kalshi Gives Edge to Red Raiders Kalshi is offering prediction markets for the Women's College World Series between Texas Tech and Texas. Sports Illustrated · Jun 3
Donald Trump Health Update: Surgeon Claims White House Medical Report Too Good to Be True A Texas vascular surgeon questions the White House's portrayal of Donald Trump's health, citing missing details in the official report. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis… Roll Call · Jun 3
Wrongfully Accused Men Exonerated as Serial Killer Linked to 1991 Texas Yogurt Shop Murders Gets Arrested 4 men have been exonerated in the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin after DNA evidence identified a deceased serial offender as the true perpetrator. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
Texas bartender says ‘quality’ of his work depends on whether he is tipped or not, slams critics who are missing out on his ‘phenomenal service’ The tipping point. We Got This Covered · Jun 3
Texas is the new capital of the Fortune 500—taking California’s crown The Lone Star State is now home to 57 Fortune 500 companies. Fortune · Jun 3
Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in Texas The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Salon · Jun 3 Trump is losing Latino vote A new Texas poll measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP
Texas Observer · Jun 3 Will New School District Takeovers Follow the Model—and ‘Chaos’—of Houston ISD? The state education agency took over four additional districts this spring, installing leaders linked to Houston’s state-imposed superintendent, Mike Miles, including two who worked for his former charter school network.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 3 National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 3 Big Tech finds a foe in Texas’ robust consumer protection laws and AG Ken Paxton Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.
inkl · Jun 3 Injured on Two Wheels? Know Your Rights After a San Antonio Motorcycle Crash Victims of serious motorcycle accidents often find themselves faced with medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and not knowing what to expect in the future.
Ballotpedia · Jun 3 James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026 James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes
The Texas Tribune · Jun 2 Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 2 Pat Forde: It’s Texas Tech vs. Everybody—Just How the Red Raiders Like It Fueled by ambitious money and a willingness to challenge the status quo, Tech has become the epicenter of college sports’ storylines.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 2 Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 2 UNC Trending Up in College Baseball World Series Prediction Market The North Carolina Tar Heels are the favorites on Kalshi to win the College World Series. Six top-15 teams were eliminated in the regionals.