The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Major explosion at Texas oil refinery sparks huge fire as locals told to shelter

Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported despite the dramatic scenes

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessons

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 23

Texas School Vouchers 2026: The $10,500 ‘Freedom Account’ Rule Parents Should Know

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Kids Ain't Cheap · Mar 23

Man caught on camera urinating in front of Indian restaurant in Texas, says he could not hold it

A video of a man confronting another man after the latter was caught on camera urinating in front of the Mumtaz Indian Restaurant in Plano, Texas went viral -- bringing shame to the Indian community as many social media users claimed that he was an Indian -- a staff of…

The Times of India · Mar 23

Where Should You Retire in 2026? The Best US States Ranked

Explore the top states for retirement in 2026, focusing on quality of life, healthcare, affordability, and safety. Find out why Florida, California, and Texas top the list.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

Immigrant kids can attend school regardless of citizenship – some states are challenging this standard

All immigrants, regardless of their citizenship status, have the right to attend a public K-12 school in the United States. Schools cannot collect students’ immigration status when they enroll. This has been the case since 1982, when the Supreme Court ruled against Texas in the case of Plyler v. Doe.

The Conversation · Mar 23

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

In 2024, Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance among nearly all groups of voters from four years earlier. Trump’s growth among Hispanic voters was especially notable, increasing by more than 10 points from 2020 to 2024, at least according to exit polls.

The Conversation · Mar 23

New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed

Hochul invited those who opposed her policies to leave. Many did. Now she wants them back.

Reason · Mar 23

Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 23

Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values

Several Islamic schools sued Texas for excluding them from the voucher program. Iman Academy is instead calling for fairness while hoping to be judged by its work — not stereotypes.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 23