The Latest Breaking News from the Lone Star State

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

Greg Abbott Once Called Texas the 'Epicenter' of AI. Now He's Freezing Data Center Construction.

The bipartisan backlash against data centers reaches the Lone Star State.

Reason · Aug 4

Dairy Queen franchisees have quietly closed more than 40 stores in less than two years

Locations of the ice cream chain shuttered in Alaska, Montana and Texas, with the Lone Star State being hit the hardest

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Texas Households Report Higher Winter Energy Bills Carrying Into Spring

Texas winter might be fading into the rearview mirror, but the financial wreckage it left behind is just now hitting your bank account. While you expected your utility bills to drop as the temperatures warmed up, the opposite is happening for thousands of families across the Lone Star State. It…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 20

Dems should go all-in on Talarico

Turning the Lone Star State blue will be expensive. Hesitation to fully support a candidate will cost even more

Salon · Mar 9

Texas Has No Income Tax — So Who Actually Pays the Most?

The legend of Texas is built on the idea of rugged independence and a ‘tax-free’ lifestyle that lures thousands of new residents every single month. But if you have lived in the Lone Star State for more than one tax cycle, you have probably noticed that your savings are mysteriously…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 5

Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Texas SNAP Crackdown: 3‑Month Limit Returns for Adults Without Dependents in 2026

For thousands of Texans, the safety net that helps put food on the table is about to become much harder to catch. During the global health crisis, federal and state governments paused many of the rigid requirements that govern the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. However, the era of flexibility has…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 3

New Texas Law Mandate: All County Jails Now Required to Partner With ICE Under SB 8

A major shift in law enforcement is coming to every corner of the Lone Star State, and the impact will reach far beyond the jailhouse walls. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 8 into law. This mandate requires large Texas counties to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. For years,…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 1

Navigating the Complexities of Immigration Law in the Lone Star State

This article outlines the key complexities and underscores the importance of localized legal expertise in achieving a successful outcome in the Lone Star State.

Medical Daily · Jan 28