The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.
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VIDEO: ‘Fire who? Elon Musk’ — Thousands of people rally at Texas Capitol
Thousands of people crowded the south lawn of the Texas Capitol on Saturday to rally against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
What Trump’s dismantling of the US Education Department means for Texas
The Trump administration’s plans to close the US Education Department — which provides $3.6 billion to Texas schools — has left public school advocates decrying it as “embarrassing, maddening, and saddening.”
‘Striking close to home’: Zoning bills tackling Texas affordable housing crisis evoke emotion
As part of a potential slate of solutions to Texas’ housing affordability crisis, state senators recently examined a bill authorizing the use of small auxiliary residences behind a larger main house.
Reality romance, Texas style: Bachelor filming spots you can visit
Explore The Bachelor’s Texas filming spots, why Houston invested $240K to host the show, and where fans can visit these reality TV landmarks.
The 9 Texas teams participating in March Madness 2025
Texas is well-represented in both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. Learn more about these schools and their history during March Madness.
Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.
Forced to carry a dying baby, this Texas mother of four says she didn’t think it could happen to her
“I had been born and raised a Catholic, so the word abortion was never allowed in my house. I didn’t even know what abortion was until I was about 20 years old and already had my first two kids. I’m almost 31 now.”
17 restaurants in Texas with insane views
From soaring heights that showcase elaborate city views to gorgeous experiences among trees and water, these restaurants in Texas offer terrific visuals.
As Texas measles cases rise, Austin officials blame anti-vax rhetoric
The growing number of Texas measles cases prompted elected officials in Austin to urge residents to get vaccinated and call for an end to anti-vax rhetoric.
What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?
The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.
Your essential festival guide to South by Southwest 2025
South by Southwest 2025 brings together groundbreaking film, music, comedy, and technology from March 7-15, showcasing tomorrow’s cultural phenomena today.
What Trump’s order making English the official language in the US could mean
If the US declares English as its official language, they’ll be barriers to citizenship and voting.
Women’s basketball pioneer Fran Harris talks pay equity, WNBA ownership, more
The Dallas native says "women's basketball needs some reparations." When the NCAA announced that it would begin to pay the women’s basketball teams who matriculated through their tournament, I was stunned—it’s 2025, haven’t the women been getting paid for a while now?...
Where to munch on mochi donuts in Texas
Mochi donuts are one of the hottest culinary trends of the moment. Texas has several delightful spots to try these tasty treats.
Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI
At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.
Container Gardening 101: Everything Texas Gardeners Need to Know
Container gardening is beneficial for smaller spaces and offers more flexibility in growing plants. Here’s everything Texans need to know about the hobby.
What grows best in Texas? Here’s your ultimate gardening guide
Whether you’re growing food for home snacking and cooking or want outside decor to spruce up the yard, these nine plants are ideal in Texas conditions.
Despite pleas from women and doctors, Texas may implement even more abortion restrictions
Republicans in the state legislature have already introduced bills seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol.
12 foods Texas is famous for—and the stories behind them
The Lone Star State has a hearty helping of foods and drinks it’s helped make popular, and some of these Texas classics sport legendary origin tales.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
A Texas Senate committee on Tuesday quickly and unanimously advanced a proposal to provide billions of dollars in tax breaks to homeowners in a bid to blunt the state’s high property tax bills.
Texans are ready to puff, and pass, marijuana reform, new poll finds
A new poll from the Hobby School of Public Affairs shows that 69% of Texans support decriminalizing weed possession.
Texas Senate passes $1B school vouchers bill to spend public funds on private schools
The Texas Senate easily passed a controversial school voucher bill that Democrats criticized for not prioritizing low-income students.
Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
This year, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is expected to pick up where it left off two years ago to address a perceived liberal bias at the state’s public, four-year universities.
A closer look at Greg Abbott’s Top 7 legislative priorities
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out an ambitious legislative agenda during his State of the State address, including school vouchers, teacher pay, and property taxes.
Texas’ abortion ban has OB-GYNs working in an environment of ‘extreme fear’
Several Texas doctors spoke to Courier Texas about how the state’s abortion bans are preventing them from properly providing health care.
VIDEO: Protesters show support for immigrants as ICE raids start in Texas
President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to begin mass deportations once he took office. Eighty-four arrests were confirmed in North Texas on Jan. 26, sparking protests throughout the state. More immigration arrests were made in Austin, Houston, San...
6 significant Texas sites connected to the Underground Railroad
While many enslaved people headed north to Canada, an alternate path sought freedom via a different route, traveling through Texas and into Mexico.
Texas lawmakers react to inauguration: Congrats, criticism, and quiet
Elected officials from across Texas shared their reactions to President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
‘Collateral damage’: Texas doctors say abortion ban endangers pregnant women
At least three women with miscarriage complications have died. Some doctors blame the Texas abortion ban.