State News
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Gina Ortiz Jones’ crusade to elect 3 Democrats to the Texas Supreme Court
Ousting anti-abortion extremists from the state’s highest court is within reach, Jones says.
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Op-Ed: Our economy and our planet are on the line
As votes are cast across Texas, the future of American energy is on the ballot in the 2024 Presidential election, and the consequences matter to our pocketbooks, to our business, and to our planet. The days where climate change was some abstract concept divorced from our daily lives are over. We feel it when we…
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Op-Ed: How medical marijuana helped my grandmother through breast cancer
Enrolling in the Texas Compassionate Use Program is easy and can help women navigate through the daily grind of breast cancer treatment.
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Trump’s former chief of staff says the former president praised Hitler and would rule like a ‘fascist’
“I need the kind of generals that Hitler had,” Trump reportedly said in a private conversation in the White House. And in an interview with The Atlantic, Trump’s former chief of staff John Kelly recalled that Trump once raised the idea of needing “German generals” to him directly.
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Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns
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 decisions about her health and finances. Two years later, those powers remain almost entirely…
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10 celebrities that took their last breath in Texas
From presidents to pioneers, civil rights icons to silver screen stars, Texas has been the final chapter in many remarkable American celebrities.
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Early voting opens in Texas with more than 870,000 people casting ballots
As early voting opened on Monday in Texas, Democrats rallied in Austin to support local and statewide candidates, and scores of ballot measures.
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10 Texas towns with funny names
Let’s dig into unusual town names throughout the state that are objectively funny, and maybe even cute.
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women’s health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
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Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution
The execution of an East Texas man was halted last week, after years of lawmakers opposing the ruling.
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What it’s really like staying at The Driskill: Texas’ most haunted hotel
Austin’s Driskill Hotel is regularly voted as the most haunted in all of Texas. Learn about the lore and ghosts of this legendary hotel.
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Colin Allred knocks Ted Cruz as ‘all hat, no cattle’ during Texas debate
Rep. Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz met on Tuesday for the only debate of their closely-contested Senate race in Texas.
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Averie Bishop, Angie Chen Button vie for North Texas House seat
Both Button and Bishop, the first Asian woman to win Miss Texas, are among a small number of Asian women in Texas politics. The winner will not only be the sole Asian woman in the legislature, but also one of six members to ever serve in the 150-member Texas House.
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The 11 deadliest natural disasters in Texas history
From hurricanes to tornadoes to natural gas leaks, Texas has had several unfortunate natural disasters over the years. These 11 took the harshest tolls.
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Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Mainstream economists warn that Trump’s plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers, and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.
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Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: “If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month.”
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Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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‘God bless you’: Why my Texas-born Black mom says you need to vote this year
I interviewed my mom about reproductive rights, gun safety, and voting in the 2024 election and beyond.
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
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Lone star scares: 12 horror films set in Texas
It turns out the Lone Star State is quite popular as a horror setting. From classic films to more modern-day scares, here are 12 scary movies set in Texas. Spooky season is upon us! Hopefully, you’re practicing appropriate habits like gorging on candy and donning your most festive seasonal clothing. This time of year is…
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Haunted houses in Texas, ranked by fear factor
Need a good fright during October? Not all haunted houses in Texas are created equal, so use our guide to find the right one for you.
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I watched 13 scary movies in 13 days
At the end of September, I set out to understand horror movie fans. I always enjoyed a scary movie, from time to time, but never fully appreciated the art of the genre. I decided I would watch 13 scary movies in 13 days as a crash course. I got recommendations from a few dozen horror…
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Colin Allred rallies with voters, Republican supporters in Fort Worth
US Rep. Colin Allred picked up Republican support for his Senate campaign during a rally in Fort Worth on Saturday, just a month before Election Day.
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Here’s how to vote in Texas as an out-of-state college student
If you are an out-of-state college student and need to now how to vote in a Texas election, here is a step-by step guide.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Harris wants to give working families a tax cut and raise taxes on corporations. Trump would do the opposite.
Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the corporate tax rate, expanding the child tax credit, and cutting taxes for more than 100 million working and middle class Americans. Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he wants to permanently extend tax breaks that primarily benefited the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
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Supreme Court refuses to make it easier to get emergency abortions in Texas
The US Supreme Court let stand an injunction barring federal guidance that said Texas hospitals must perform emergency abortions to protect the pregnant woman’s health even if they violated the state’s abortion ban.
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‘We need to legalize it’: What Kamala Harris’ support means for weed in Texas
Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for legalizing weed as voters in four Texas cities consider ballot measures that would mainstream Mary Jane.
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The best places to see fall foliage in Texas
As we get deeper into autumn, various spots across Texas will start showcasing vibrant fall foliage. Here’s where to find the best views.
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to lead group of Republicans for Colin Allred
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will lead a GOP group backing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in his drive to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
