
Texas lawmakers push for transparency on water consumption by AI facilities and data centers
| February 12, 2026
Lawmakers say the data will help guide long‑term planning as Texas faces rising demand from major cities, agriculture, and industry.

On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | election | election 2026 | elections | John Cornyn | ken paxton | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | US SENATE | Wesley Hunt
In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | election 2026 | elections | James Talarico | Jasmine Crockett | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | US SENATE
In a rare opportunity for Texas Democrats, this year’s primary for U.S. Senate features a highly competitive race between two rising stars with national audiences and strong fundraising abilities.

Houston voters just filled a vacant seat. Now they’re voting again.
| February 3, 2026
HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | lawmakers | local politics | political | politics | redistricting | TEXAS POLITICS | VOTING IN TEXAS
Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas, the newest member of Congress, started the job Monday – and now has just four weeks to convince Houston voters he already deserves reelection.

These are the 13 best concerts by politically active artists coming to DFW in 2026
by Joi Louviere
| January 26, 2026
DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | music | politics | THINGS TO DO
DFW will soon get a chance to see live performances from music artists unafraid to share their political beliefs.



