The Latest Breaking News from Texas

GOP faces worrying pattern in midterms

Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep

Salon · Feb 23

‘Horror on a shocking scale’: resurgent US movement calls for end to family ICE detention

Solidarity campaign mobilizes as thousands of children like Liam Ramos taken amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US · Feb 23

Sarah Eckhardt Wants to Return the Texas Comptroller to the Bob Bullock Era

The Democratic candidate hopes to bring the statewide accountant’s office back to its rightful role—independently enforcing good government.

Texas Observer · Feb 23

Wes McGhee obituary

Other lives: British musician whose songwriting made an impact among country and folk music lovers in Texas

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

Texas babysitter accused of sexually abusing the children in her care — one father refused to press charges, and the reason why is even more disturbing

She also had a day job with kids. Yes, really.

We Got This Covered · Feb 22

Inheritance Tax Myth: What Texas Couples Actually Owe When a Relative Passes Away

Texas couples hear the phrase “inheritance tax” and immediately brace for a financial hit, but the truth is far less scary—and far more misunderstood. Many families assume they’ll owe thousands when a parent or relative passes away, only to discover that Texas handles estate matters very differently from other states.…

Dinks Finance · Feb 22

Is Your West Coast State Quietly Draining Your Wealth? 5 More Affordable States for West Coasters to Grow Wealth

For many Americans, living on the West Coast is a dream.

GOBankingRates · Feb 22

Texas law enforcement agency under fire after people raise alarm over woman’s mugshot: ‘Very disturbed’

Fant Jomecia, 28, accused of trespassing at a Houston apartment complex

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Louisiana schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules

Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom

The Guardian - US · Feb 21

Underage pregnant migrants are being detained and moved to a Texas shelter where abortion is illegal

Children as young as 13 are ‘trapped’ in a state with no access to abortion, lawyers and advocates say

The Independent UK · Feb 21