Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out
| August 5, 2025
Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — […]
City of Houston seeks to prohibit electric scooters
| July 23, 2025
The city of Houston is proposing to establish a scooter-free zone within city limits.
Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
| July 2, 2025
ECONOMY | EDUCATION | greg abbott | lawmakers | laws | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Following a 26-hour marathon voting session and lengthy, late-night negotiations, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of Republicans’ landmark tax and spending bill with both Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voting for the legislation.
Texas lawmakers allocate $10M to support National Juneteenth Museum development
| June 11, 2025
DFW Lead Story | ECONOMY | EQUALITY | FORT WORTH | History | lawmakers | Lead Story | Local news | STATE | state legislature | TEXAS
The National Juneteenth Museum received $10 million from Texas lawmakers for its development in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside, museum CEO Jarred Howard confirmed to the Report June 9. The Texas House and Senate approved the allocation through the state budget, but it still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. Howard said the state’s new financial support […]
Beto on the 2026 Ballot?: ‘I Want to Make Sure Whatever I Do Is Helpful’
| May 23, 2025
Will Beto run again?