The Latest Breaking News from Texas

The ‘Antifa Scare’ Goes on Trial in North Texas

As nine of the "Prairieland 19" face their days in court, the broader constitutional rights of left-wing activists may hang in the balance.

Texas Observer · Feb 17

'Will not allow to become breeding grounds...': Texas Attorney General targets school districts in immigration protest investigations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened investigations into three school districts following student protests against US immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials may have failed to protect students and disrupt classrooms.

The Times of India · Feb 17

'Racist tantrums’ in Texas? US-based entrepreneur asks Indians to exit state. But why

A US-based entrepreneur asked Indians to leave Texas and said that “racist tantrums” were not worth financial incentives such as the state’s lack of income tax.

The Times of India · Feb 17

This decision is for ‘purely financial reasons’: Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked Texas lawmaker James Talarico's interview over FCC ‘equal time’ fears

Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers prevented him from interviewing Texas Representative James Talarico, citing new FCC guidance on political airtime. Colbert criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, suggesting the move aims to silence critics of Donald Trump. Despite network restrictions, Colbert vowed to still share the interview content online.

The Times of India · Feb 17

What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot

Early voting begins on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors

The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

‘It just went off’: Why father who shot British daughter won’t face jail—what's Trump link?

A British woman, Lucy Harrison, was fatally shot by her father in Texas during a prank. Her father, Kris Harrison, pointed a loaded handgun at her, believing it was unloaded. While US authorities ruled the death an accident, a UK coroner concluded it was unlawful killing. The family is seeking…

The Times of India · Feb 17

Drunken Dad Describes How Daughter’s Life Ended After Fight About Trump, Dramatic Bodycam Footage Shows

The father claimed the weapon simply "went off" in his hands.

Bored Panda · Feb 16

Texas woman recreates a 1997 H-E-B grocery bill with 122 items. Here’s how much the total has changed

A trip to the grocery store these days feels more like a heist against our savings accounts lately. But seeing the cold, hard numbers side-by-side is a different kind of pain. TikTok creator Zoe Dippel (@zoedippel) recently struck a nerve with over 738,000 viewers after she unearthed a 1997 H-E-B…

The Mary Sue · Feb 16