The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Trump lawyers aim to deport five-year-old boy after judge ordered his release

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were seized by ICE in Minneapolis last month before a judge ordered their release

The Guardian - US · Feb 7

Why Gardeners in Texas Are Losing Entire Beds to This Soil-Borne Fungus

One week your peppers look fine, and the next week an entire section of the bed collapses like someone flipped a switch. In Texas, that “sudden wipeout” pattern is often tied to heat, humid nights, and a pathogen that hangs out in the soil waiting for the perfect moment—often southern…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 7

The GOAT job: Texas hires 300 goats to clear invasive shrubs in a unique ecological move

Dallas deployed 300 goats to clear invasive shrubs near White Rock Lake, utilizing controlled grazing over 11 acres. This unconventional method reduced soil disturbance and avoided fuel-powered equipment, proving effective against stubborn vegetation. The goats' natural browsing habits and ability to access difficult terrain offer an eco-friendly alternative to machinery…

The Times of India · Feb 7

After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training on how to legally provide abortions

The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say pregnancy complications are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6

Fifth grade student who went missing in Minnesota was spotted at ICE center in Texas, school claims

At least seven children from the same school district have been detained by federal agents in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Feb 6

US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next

The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated here.

The Conversation · Feb 6

Oh, Texas Our Texas,

We are living here...

Texas Observer · Feb 6

Texas’ anti-green energy crusade just collapsed in court for being ‘unconstitutionally vague’

They can no longer punish businesses for failing to align with state views.

We Got This Covered · Feb 6

“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6

In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6