The Latest Breaking News from Texas

How to watch NASCAR at Texas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

NASCAR heads to Texas Motor Speedway for a triple-header weekend

Motorsport · Apr 30

Camp Mystic halts summer reopening after Texas flood deaths

Decision follows pressure from lawmakers and families as investigations continue into response to deadly disaster

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Camp Mystic won’t reopen this year ‘while so many Texans still carry the pain’ from last summer

Last week, camp organizers ran into massive hurdles trying to obtain licenses to reopen this summer. Texas state regulators found nearly two dozen deficiencies in emergency operations

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Local Water Rate Increases in Texas: Why Your Bill Might Be Higher This Month

If you’ve opened your latest utility bill and felt a bit of sticker shock, you’re not alone. Across the state, many residents are noticing higher monthly charges tied to Texas water rate increases. These changes can feel sudden, especially for households already balancing rising costs in other areas like groceries…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 30

Texas DACA recipient detained again after ICE deported him, then allowed his return

Immigration officials had allowed José Contreras Diaz, 30, to return to Texas on a chartered plane, but immediately sent him to a detention center on Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Once thriving, Laredo’s growth stalls under Trump’s immigration crackdown

The city's economic growth has taken a dip, falling short of expectations amid a steep decline in international migration, among other factors.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Texas woman says Zales ruined $3K engagement ring 3 weeks before her wedding: ‘I’m sobbing’

A TikToker went to a Zales to ask for a custom soldering job. Then, she received a product that made her cry. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 30

Exploding number of AI data center build-outs delay Texas housing projects — data centers' high demand for electricians prices out contractors, homes now take two months longer to complete

Housing construction projects in Texas are facing delays of up to two months as contractors are having a harder time finding and keeping electricians. Data center projects are pricing out housing projects from the labor force as they offer 75% higher salaries and more benefits.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 30

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets, fueling inflation

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30