The Latest Breaking News from Texas

On July 13, the Texas State Legislature finalized a constitutional amendment and adopted implementing legislation designed to lower property taxes before adjourning its second special legislative session of the year. The amendment, which voters will decide on in Nov., would:

The Republican’s haul fell short of the money raised by Rep. Colin Allred, a Democratic opponent who collected $6.2 million in a shorter period — but Cruz prevailed in the 2018 election despite getting outraised then.

A group of surprise contenders has emerged in the first half of the season, looking to make a run to the playoffs.

Concerns have arisen regarding the air conditioning at the Texas facility where Josh Duggar is serving his prison sentence.

Justice of the peace Dianne Hensley has been arguing with Texas to not perform same-sex weddings since 2019

Extreme dry conditions raising fire risk; air quality alert for Minnesota took effect at 8am on Friday

This historic country home had a full-scale renovation, but the new additions honor and enhance the original details

With blazing heat across the US making people suffer, Guardian readers share their stories of a summer of extreme weather

Experts say many of the changes will bolster school safety but some requirements may be challenging for public schools to implement by the upcoming school year with limited funding and staffing constraints.