Parents in Texas can already opt their children out of vaccines and private employers can't mandate vaccines for their workers. But Texas Republicans aren't satisfied. Lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills that would make it easier for parents to opt their children...
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...
At least three women with miscarriage complications have died. Some doctors blame the Texas abortion ban.
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Cajun restaurants in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
Some of reality tv’s brightest stars are from Texas. Let’s look at some of the most notable from the last decade.
More than 2,200 bills — from cannabis reform and public education to housing affordability — have been filed ahead of the start of the 89th Texas Legislature, which opens on Jan. 14. Here’s a recap of some of the proposed bills making headlines ahead of the...
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate. DALLAS — Buying or renting a home in Texas used to be relatively cheap. Amid the state’s economic boom, its once-celebrated housing affordability has slipped. Texas renters...
The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip.
Thirty-eight states have legalized sports betting, but Texas isn’t one of them. Sen. Carol Alvarado, a Democrat from Houston, is hoping to change that during the upcoming legislative session. Her proposal would allow Texas voters to decide whether to amend the state...
Every business needs to get its start somewhere. For these Texas brands and products, their origin stories are just as intriguing as their massive growth.
When the bright lights fade from their sporting events, these Texas athletes have found success in opening up businesses serving food and drinks.
The only bowl game held in Fort Worth, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl has built up a ton of fun college football history over the years.
All aboard! With the holiday season in full swing, these Texas locations offer festive train rides and ample activities for the whole family.
With summer in the rearview mirror, these locations provide the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation, making them ideal for winter camping in Texas.
A Louisiana law that reclassified abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances has made it more difficult for doctors to treat a wide range of gynecological conditions, doctors say. Now, a similar proposal has been filed in Texas. Texas Rep. Pat Curry, a freshman...
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.
From a repurposed school bus to a love letter to the 90s, we’re exploring 10 of the strangest Airbnbs in Texas.
From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close. Every election, voters cast their ballots to have a say in the governments that pass and implement...
US Sen. Ted Cruz won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Colin Allred in a close US Senate race in Texas.
Josseli Barnica is one of at least two pregnant Texas women who died after doctors delayed emergency care. She’d told her husband that the medical team said it couldn’t act until the fetal heartbeat stopped. Josseli Barnica grieved the news as she lay in a Houston...
Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in Texas on Friday to call attention to the state’s abortion ban, which she blamed on former President Donald Trump.
US Rep. Colin Allred leaned into his record of defending reproductive rights during a rally on Friday in Houston with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Austin on Friday, claiming Texas is home to the “largest border invasion in the history of the world.”
Ousting anti-abortion extremists from the state’s highest court is within reach, Jones says.
In January 2022, Elvie Kingston’s dementia took a turn for the worse. The 76-year-old millionaire and longtime conservative activist was declared by a doctor to be partially incapacitated, after which she signed legal documents that removed her family’s right to make...
From presidents to pioneers, civil rights icons to silver screen stars, Texas has been the final chapter in many remarkable American celebrities.
As early voting opened on Monday in Texas, Democrats rallied in Austin to support local and statewide candidates, and scores of ballot measures.
Let’s dig into unusual town names throughout the state that are objectively funny, and maybe even cute.
