TEXAS NEWS
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
Read full article: Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policyIn a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.
As supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses Judaism
Read full article: As supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses JudaismA required reading list before the State Board of Education would present a predominantly Christian perspective to public school students, Jewish leaders say.
The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?
Read full article: The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?Faced with a modern outbreak that could endure for decades, historical documents are offering officials solutions to eradicate the parasite again.
Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
Read full article: Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this yearWebb County’s medical examiner said Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died from “natural causes,” although the full autopsy is pending. He’s at least the fifth person to die in Texas ICE detention this year.
A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her
Read full article: A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find herAn escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks.
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midtermsThe system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.
Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Read full article: Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestationsUntil now, cattle were believed to be the main screwworm carriers. Investigations continue.
TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections
Read full article: TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas electionsWith the midterms fast approaching, Texas' top elections administrator is out the door. Who will be next — and what awaits them in the role?
Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisis
Read full article: Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisisEmergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
Read full article: Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll findsThe vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.
Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention
Read full article: Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state conventionU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other downballot candidates ahead of November..
Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
Read full article: Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibilityA federal judge cited Texas’ use of the SAVE database, which flagged several voters who were actually citizens, and said the checks violated privacy and voting rights.
Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges
Read full article: Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint allegesLynn Callaway says she was sent home from two hospitals, despite an infection, due to healthcare providers’ fear of the state’s abortion ban.
Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash
Read full article: Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crashOfficials say millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over.
A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing
Read full article: A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testingState leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
Read full article: From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bidThe attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.
Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved
Read full article: Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approvedThe State Board of Education approved the reading lists and K-8 social studies changes after months of debates.
Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launchesThe state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Read full article: “Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal sheltersMost stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
Read full article: Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
Texas college watchdog received nearly 70 complaints, opened one investigation, records show
Read full article: Texas college watchdog received nearly 70 complaints, opened one investigation, records showAllegations filed in the first five months of the new ombudsman’s work challenged course content, DEI, academic freedom and employment disputes.
“Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef
Read full article: “Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beefAs cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have gunsAli Danial Hemani successfully challenged a federal law prohibiting people who illegally use drugs from owning guns. Justices said that ban is a Second Amendment violation.
An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanup
Read full article: An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanupBy the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled to the surface.
Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
Read full article: Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crashThe plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.
Laredo plane crash: NTSB, FAA begin investigation into deadly crash, city officials say
Read full article: Laredo plane crash: NTSB, FAA begin investigation into deadly crash, city officials sayLaredo’s mayor, police chief and fire chief provided an update on a deadly plane crash during a news conference Wednesday morning.
Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewers
Read full article: Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewersJalen Brunson and the New York Knicks’ 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most watched Game 5 since 1998.
Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Read full article: Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to helpInvestigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board.
1 killed when small plane crashes on Laredo highway; People leave vehicles to try to help
Read full article: 1 killed when small plane crashes on Laredo highway; People leave vehicles to try to helpInvestigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board.
Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results show
Read full article: Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results showElementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.
Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars
Read full article: Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture warsRepublican Bo French is keeping Islam, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues at the fore of his campaign for Texas’ oil regulatory agency. Democratic foe Jon Rosenthal is betting on his technical expertise.
UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
Read full article: UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival securityKUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.
Read full article: A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimony
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimonyCharles Flores argued that his conviction was improperly based on testimony from a witness who changed her recollection after hypnosis by an investigator.
In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge
Read full article: In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edgeIn the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.
Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.
Read full article: Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the BibleA GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.
At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law
Read full article: At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia lawThe governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.