Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival

Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.

Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65

Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.

At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut

Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts, and Laredo will ask voters to weigh in during a referendum in May.

Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent

A district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.

Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs

The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.