The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Biden ‘failed this country’ by seeking second term, says Beto O’Rourke

Ex-Texas representative, who lost gubernatorial election to Greg Abbott, joins Democrats lambasting former president

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

‘It’ll actually gum up your entire machine’: Expert shares the one common product you should never use when doing laundry

An Austin, Texas dry cleaner has some laundry advice that could save you thousands of dollars. But that doesn’t mean you’re going to like it.

The Mary Sue · May 17, 2025

A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US

The fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

SpaceX wins federal approval to launch more rockets in South Texas

The federal approval comes after vote from residents — mostly SpaceX employees — to form a new city at the Rio Grande Valley beach.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2025

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Texas is poisoning its own bays with microplastics

Polluting microplastics harm ecosystems and the organisms that rely on them

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

DOGE Cuts ‘Hurting’ Residents in Elon Musk’s Backyard in Rural Texas

While the tech billionaire slashes jobs and services, local food banks, veterans' health care and college students all suffer.

Capital & Main · May 16, 2025

GlobalWafers to invest $4 billion into U.S. chip manufacturing after opening Texas plant

Taiwanese manufacturer GlobalWafers is planning to invest $4 billion more into US-based chip manufacturing after opening a new facility in Sherman, Texas.

Tom’s Hardware · May 16, 2025

Texas Set to Execute Fourth Person of the Year on Tuesday

Matthew Johnson was convicted of the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris in Dallas County.

Texas Observer · May 16, 2025