The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Ted Cruz, Other Texas GOP Lawmakers Ask Trump Admin For More Than $10 Billion To Refund Immigration Enforcement Costs

Over two dozen Texas Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking the Trump administration for more than $10 billion to reimburse the state for funds spent in immigration enforcement policies.

Latin Times · Nov 18, 2025

How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 20 Major Southern Cities

Do you know how long you could survive on nothing but Social Security income in your city?

GOBankingRates · Nov 18, 2025

Why some Texas teachers are being forced to “deadname” trans students under a new state law

The law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025

10 Photos of the Viral 'Stunning' Football Fan Who Stole the Show at the Georgia-Texas Game

A stunning student from the University of Georgia went viral over the weekend after being captured on ESPN cameras during the broadcast of Georgia's game against Texas.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

‘This would put me into psychosis’: Texas woman’s flight at Los Angeles airport keeps getting canceled. Then LAX brings in a distraction

Imagine being stuck at LAX with a flight that’s been delayed so many times it’s practically a hostage situation. One Texas traveler lived through it and thought she’d already hit her breaking point—until the airport rolled out a jazz band.

The Mary Sue · Nov 17, 2025

FEMA chief who was ‘no show’ during deadly Texas flooding resigns before White House can fire him

Former acting FEMA director is out after just a few months on the job after declaring ‘I alone’ speak for agency that critics say he mismanaged

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seat

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: What Texas A&M’s Comeback Reveals About Top 10 Teams’ Game Control

The Aggies’ 27-point comeback vs. South Carolina sets the stage for a deeper look at which top teams dominate and which ones just survive.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025

Acting Fema head resigns after furor over handling of deadly Texas flooding

Trump administration official confirms David Richardson will depart agency after six months in role

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2025

Heat Index Inside a South Florida Prison Hit 119 Degrees, Report Says

A lawsuit challenging extreme heat in a Florida prison collected temperature readings during the summer. It found brutal heat persisted day and night.

Reason · Nov 17, 2025