The Latest Breaking News from Texas

What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 18

Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections

Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 18

'Zombie Attack' Survival Guides in Texas Courthouses: Could This Be More Than Just a 'Zombie' Drill?

Texas courthouses are handing out 'Zombie Attack' survival guides, raising questions about emergency preparedness and public safety planning.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds and Other Predictions for Women’s March Madness

Plus, National Player of the Year picks, who makes it to the Final Four and best mid-majors to watch in this week’s roundtable.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Jace Yarbrough is GOP nominee in North Texas congressional district after second-place finisher bows out

After finishing a distant second in the March 3 primary, Ryan Binkley dropped out of the runoff. Yarbrough is favored to win the general election for the redrawn 32nd District.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament

Upset picks can be hard to spot in the early rounds of the tournament—see which underdogs Sports Illustrated’s experts see reaching the round of 32.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Prairieland Verdict: Texas Man Found Guilty of Transporting Constitutionally Protected Pamphlets

Eight others were convicted on vague "terrorism" charges—causing serious concern among First Amendment advocates.

Reason · Mar 17

Texas Lawmakers Cornyn, Casar Clash at Austin Airport Over DHS Funding: 'Tell Your Democrats to Vote to Pay These Poor People'

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed publicly outside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a press event highlighting the impact of a partial DHS shutdown on federal workers.

Latin Times · Mar 17

Harris County to vote on means for labor groups to represent employees for salary, policy talks

If passed, the policy would be the first for a Texas county. Some cities and school districts have similar policies.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

Delta flew 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father to ICE detention in Texas, new video shows

A photo of federal agents detaining Liam Conejo Ramos in Minnesota outraged people across the nation last year

The Independent UK · Mar 17