The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Internet raises its collective eyebrow after Ted Cruz leaves Texas ahead of winter storm. But, he says he will be back

Cruz was spotted on a flight to California days before Texas is expected to get hit with a potentially deadly winter storm

The Independent UK · Jan 22

‘A Fraudulent Scheme’: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells

New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas oil executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public. An investigation in 2024 by ProPublica and Capital & Main uncovered some of these business dealings.

Capital & Main · Jan 22

This Texas-based grocery chain is the best in the U.S., according to a new report

For the first time in Dunnhumby RPI’s history, the top three grocers are all regional chains, beating national brands

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Woman Victimised By 'Elon Musk' For Hundreds Of Thousands In Elaborate Online Scheme — And She's Willing To Pay More

A 74-year-old Texas woman was victimised by an Elon Musk scam, losing up to £448,000 ($600,000) in an elaborate online scheme promising huge returns. Similar cases reveal victims often remain willing to pay more despite family pleas.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Federal appeals court rehears challenge against Texas’ immigration law

Senate Bill 4 returns to the 5th Circuit with border crossings at record lows, a sharp reversal from the influx that inspired Texas’ law authorizing state police to arrest undocumented immigrants.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22

Texas lieutenant governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22

New red-leaning congressional seat in North Texas draws wide-open GOP primary field

The once solidly blue 32nd District is considered the safest bet for Republicans out of the five Democratic seats targeted by the GOP’s new congressional gerrymander.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22

‘I’d be upset’: Dallas couple buys pack of Dr. Pepper. Uh, what is that inside?

If you’re a soda drinker, you probably don’t expect anything out of the ordinary after purchasing a pack of your favorite flavor.  Except for this Texas-based couple who found a complete oddity in their Dr. Pepper box. 

The Mary Sue · Jan 22

ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home, say school officials

Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to Texas

The Guardian - US · Jan 22

Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22