Corpus Christi Could Owe Texas $235M for Failed Desalination Plant City leaders hope to revive the twice-rejected project to avoid returning money loaned by the state. Texas Observer · Sep 25
Hinojosa Hates the Culture War Plus: Decline in gubernatorial debates, thin-skinned commies, and more... Reason · Sep 25
Anti-Sharia rhetoric surges in US as Muslim Americans push back against attacks on faith Texas politicians, including Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott, have renewed their focus on anti-Sharia rhetoric. Muslim leaders argue that Sharia represents personal guidance and does not conflict with American values. Prominent figures like Sabeel Ahmed are working to educate the public about Sharia's true nature. Despite increased political… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at where GOP candidate Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa stand. The Texas Tribune · Sep 25
Houston's $150M DOJ Grant Vanished from the Agenda Again, and the Deadline to Apply Already Passed Houston again pulled a nearly $150M DOJ grant from its council agenda. Here's what the ICE priorities, the Sept. 1 deadline and April's fight mean. Latin Times · Sep 24
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. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24
At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts or cut their number of cameras, but three cities have rejected calls to pull down the devices despite a state funding freeze. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24
Oracle Reportedly Cited 'Force Majeure' To Delay Payments For a Data Center. Its Stocks If Falling. The company is seeking to delay payments on a campus in New Mexico. International Business Times · Sep 24
Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know Agriculture is the state's second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24
Texas Teens Walk Out in Protests After Austin ICE Shooting of Wilber Garcés Pérez. Sept. 30 Court Date Set Pflugerville students walked out after an ICE officer shot DoorDash driver Wilber Garcés Pérez. What we know before his Sept. 30 federal hearing. Latin Times · Sep 23
Texas Halts Permits For Data Centers As Opposition In The U.S. Mounts. Governor Abbott Says Texans Must Come First. The Abbott administration has announced a halt to all permits being sought by data centers until an audit is completed to ensure the reliability of the state's energy grid. International Business Times · Sep 22
Houston's $150M ICE Dilemma: Vote Set for Wednesday Houston City Council votes on a $150M federal grant tied to ICE cooperation — after the DOJ's own deadline already passed. Latin Times · Sep 22
Texas Latinos are Ditching the GOP. Republicans' 30-year Winning Streak May Not Survive It Latino voters, an AI data-center backlash and GOP infighting are reshaping Texas's tightest races in decades. Here's what the polls show. Latin Times · Sep 22
Why Some Austin Families Are Now Considering Leaving the Country After an ICE Shooting An ICE shooting during a DoorDash delivery is deepening fear in Austin's Latino community, as Houston's own street arrests keep climbing. Latin Times · Sep 22
Salon · Sep 22 Chris Hayes: GOP facing Texas meltdown MS NOW host explains how turning Texas into a lab for "right-wing state policy" ultimately backfired
The Texas Tribune · Sep 22 A surge of ICE arrests and the shooting of a Venezuelan man strike fear into Austin neighborhoods People who work near the site where ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez say the agency’s presence in the area has been constant amid President Trump’s mass deportation push.
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Lifelong Republican Rethinks His Vote After Texas Data Centre Becomes an Issue That 'Directly Impacts' Him A lifelong Republican near Red Oak says a proposed data centre has changed his voting priorities, highlighting growing bipartisan concern over AI infrastructure in Texas.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19 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.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 18 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.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 18 Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway. The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”
The Texas Tribune · Sep 17 Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
Latin Times · Sep 17 Why It Took Eight Months to Get ICE Agent Christian Castro Into a Minnesota Courtroom ICE agent Christian Castro appeared in a Minnesota court Thursday on assault charges tied to a shooting that video evidence contradicted.
We Got This Covered · Sep 17 ICE agent charged with assault in Minneapolis, and it’s the first time a federal law officer was indicted for lying about shooting The detention takes place eight months after the alleged shooting.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 ICE agent charged with shooting Venezuelan man through apartment door and lying about it A federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man last winter and lying about the circumstances
The Texas Tribune · Sep 17 $12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds The announcement ends a nearly year-long dispute with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services over the funding to Texas hospitals, which were slated to lose $27 million a day.