Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash

Federal immigration officer shoots, injures man in Austin, city officials say

The reported shooting in Austin came more than two months after an ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.

Texas Supreme Court rules baby delivered by surrogate can leave Texas

The decision clears the way for the 1-month-old’s biological parents to relocate him from Dallas to Los Angeles, where the couple lives, to seek treatment there. Their surrogate wants him in Texas.

Feds reimburse Texas for $7.5 billion in border spending, ending delay

The grant program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in July 2025.

T-Squared: Erin Thornton establishes the John Thornton Founding Fund

Her $1 million gift — including a $500k match — honors Tribune Founder John Thornton's vision, and asks the next generation to see themselves as founders too.