The Latest Breaking News from Texas

AG Ken Paxton blocked from suing Democratic donor platform ActBlue

Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue in late April, claiming the platform allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limits.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

Texas Democrats feud over party leadership as hundreds back Kendall Scudder’s chairmanship

Nearly 800 elected officials, party activists and local Democratic leaders signed onto a letter supporting Scudder after three dozen called on him to forgo reelection.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

U.S. Army Sergeant Fights ICE Deportation of Wife Detained in Texas

An active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with nearly three decades of service is now at the center of a growing immigration controversy, after federal agents detained his wife during what was supposed to be a routine appointment in Texas.

Latin Times · Apr 20

Low-producing oil wells linger for years, causing headaches for Texas landowners

Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from nearly inactive wells. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn

As Cornyn and Paxton head to the runoff, we updated our Q&A to reflect the two candidates. Both declined to participate, so we used their past statements and voting history to show where they stand on foreign policy, AI and other key issues.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

This Week in History: Columbine, an apocalypse in Texas, and the loss of a Prince

Explore how major events between 20 and 26 April were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Tesla’s Robotaxis Just Went Live In Dallas And Houston. Good Luck Finding One

Tesla started offering autonomous taxi rides in the two Texas cities, but the service network is tiny. For now, at least.

InsideEVs · Apr 20

List of Deadliest Mass Shootings in America: Louisiana Shooting Joins Deadliest Recent US Incidents After Domestic Tragedy Leaves Eight Children Dead

Louisiana mass shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic attack, now among the deadliest recent US shootings.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

10 Photos of Mara Flavia Araujo: How a Missing Ironman Swimmer Was Found Dead in Texas Lake

Brazilian influencer Mara Flavia Araujo was found dead in Lake Woodlands after disappearing during the Ironman Texas race, raising concerns about her health prior to the event.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Texas SNAP Recipients Asked for Feedback After Recent Rule Changes

Navigating the grocery aisles is becoming increasingly complicated for families relying on government food assistance this season. The state government recently overhauled the nutritional guidelines, determining exactly what items qualify for federal grocery benefits. These abrupt legislative shifts left millions of working parents confused and frustrated at the supermarket checkout…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 19