The Latest Breaking News from Texas

US supreme court declines to intervene in custody fight over baby born via surrogate

Surrogate who rejected abortion request had asked justices to halt court order recognizing LA couple as legal parents

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP “even if we’re mad at them”

Angela Paxton accused Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce filings but has been publicly silent about her view of his race. On Friday, she spoke to a group of Republican women in a speech called the “Elephant in the room.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22

Texas Halts Permits For Data Centers As Opposition In The U.S. Mounts. Governor Abbott Says Texans Must Come First.

The Abbott administration has announced a halt to all permits being sought by data centers until an audit is completed to ensure the reliability of the state's energy grid.

International Business Times · Sep 22

Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Choosin’ Texas unseats All I Want for Christmas as longest-running No 1 song on Billboard Hot 100

Ella Langley’s record-breaking song has spent 23 weeks at the top, surpassing Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Houston's $150M ICE Dilemma: Vote Set for Wednesday

Houston City Council votes on a $150M federal grant tied to ICE cooperation — after the DOJ's own deadline already passed.

Latin Times · Sep 22

Rangers vs Astros MLB Playoff Qualifiers Market on Kalshi

Kalshi lists the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros as the last two team fighting for the final AL playoff spot.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blue

GOLIAD, Texas — Standing on a stage draped with patriotic bunting in this red pocket of the Lone Star State, Bobby Pulido prodded the audience of several hundred to look past the “D” next to his name. Pulido, a Tejano singer who has two Latin Grammy Awards and broad name…

Roll Call · Sep 22

How Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas became the biggest hit in chart history

Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100

The Independent UK · Sep 22

College Sports Don't Need Saving: Here Are 7 Myths Fueling the Protect College Sports Act

College sports are thriving, not dying, despite what politicians on both sides of the aisle are trying to tell you.

Reason · Sep 22