The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Michigan’s Nonconference Slate Could Spark Playoff Debate

If the Wolverines lose a game, their early-season schedule may become a key point of contention.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2022

Teacher suspended after claiming white people are ‘superior’ race in vile footage

The shocking and vile clip showed the unidentified teacher talking to a class at a Middle School in, Texas, USA, appearing to openly admit to having racist views

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Burglar dressed as cop accidentally shoots accomplice after confusing him with officer

Two burglars were dressed in riot gear as Houston police officers were attempting to smash down a door in Katy, Texas, when the homeowner was trying to get to sleep during a terrifying break-in

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session

Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January. Lawmakers are expected to have a budget surplus when they return to Austin.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2022

Texas Republicans prefer Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump for 2024, new GOP poll finds

The new poll shows a shift in support for the former president, who was the clear favorite among Texas Republicans in an October poll.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2022

GOP angling for choice Ways and Means seats already underway - Roll Call

At least 10 Republicans appear to be in the mix to fill open slots on the Ways and Means Committee in the next Congress.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022

South Carolina remains unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

The Gamecocks face No. 2 Stanford on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2022

Texas man faces charges for allegedly slipping abortion drug in wife’s drink

Grand jury indicted Mason Herring on two felony counts earlier this month, including assaulting a pregnant person

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2022

Capitol Lens | Selfie schtick - Roll Call

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with newly elected incoming members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus after a news conference at the AFL-CIO building in Washington on Sunday. Among the freshmen lawmakers behind Omar are, from left, Rep.-elects Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Greg Casar of Texas, Robert Garcia…

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022

Frank J. Robinson’s Ghost Haunts East Texas

This civil rights leader’s death led to probes by state and national agencies. But documents that might have proven he was murdered have vanished.

Texas Observer · Nov 14, 2022