Texas
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As skilled labor declines, Texas faces delays in post-disaster recovery
A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.
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Houston voters just filled a vacant seat. Now they’re voting again.
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.
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Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
In subsequent years, other stories would come out about babies dying after their mothers gave birth alone in custody and women miscarrying due to alleged medical neglect. There have also been at least seven federal lawsuits filed in the past decade alleging mistreatment of pregnant jail inmates in Texas, according to a recent NBC and…
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Storm damage forces indefinite closure of beloved Kleberg-Rylie library
The Kleberg-Rylie library branch has been closed indefinitely after sustaining storm damage. Here’s what you need to know. The Kleberg-Rylie branch of the Dallas Public Library system has been closed indefinitely following last week’s storm. Dallas Library’s Director, Manya Shorr, told WFAA that freezing temperatures in the building led to something bursting in its mechanical room. As…
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Greg Abbott wants Austin school district investigated after students protest ICE during class
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to investigate Austin ISD after hundreds of students walked out of class to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.
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Shell-ebration in the Gulf: Over 100 sea turtles swim free again
Last Thursday, over 100 sea turtles were safely released back into Gulf waters after experiencing the effects of cold-stunning. Here’s what you need to know.
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$13M grant could speed up Dallas’s Community Park project
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Dallas’s Community Park project. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Texans need to know about ICE and their rights
We spoke to a legal expert about what to do if you encounter ICE, what local police can and can’t do, and how to get involved to protect your neighbors.
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Get on the list for a one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner
Houston chefs Dominick Lee and EJ Miller are banding together for an exclusive one-night-only Mardi Gras meal on Feb. 6. Here’s what you need to know.
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Greg Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities
Public universities across the state can’t seek new visas without the Texas Workforce Commission’s permission from now until the end of the 2027 legislative session under a new directive from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Houston’s CD-18 runoff sees two-day early voting extension after judge’s ruling
Extension follows civil rights lawsuit over weather shutdowns in closely watched congressional runoff. A judge has ordered Harris County to extend early voting in the Congressional District 18 runoff, granting two additional days of access after civil rights groups sued to restore time lost during this week’s weather‑related shutdowns. Pure Justice, the Texas Civil Rights…
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7 celebrities with ties to San Antonio
George Strait, Pedro Pascal, and other celebrities have lived in San Antonio. Below are seven notable examples.
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11 things to do in San Antonio that are off the beaten path
Go beyond the River Walk or remembering the Alamo with some of our favorite things to do in San Antonio, from cool eats and drinks to rejuvenating activities.
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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
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Texas US Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death
Democratic US Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico addressed the hostile actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and called for the impeachment of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Saturday debate.
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Six highly-rated halal markets in Dallas-Fort Worth
Across DFW, a growing number of locally owned halal markets are stepping in to meet the needs of the community.
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Studies find declining employment opportunities for early-career workers in AI-exposed fields
Studies have recently found that young workers in AI-exposed fields are seeing a decline in employment opportunities. Several factors are at play.
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Dust off your boots: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo rides back Feb. 12
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes place February 12-March 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Dallas delays Mill Creek tunnel project, extending timeline to 2029
Dallas’ Mill Creek Tunnel project was originally scheduled for completion in 2024. Now, it likely won’t be finished until 2029.
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‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws
A Houston mom knew she needed to stay alive for her teenage son. But not one of 90 doctors she saw was willing to save her life by ending her dangerous pregnancy.
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Wrongfully executed in 1956, Tommy Lee Walker is finally cleared
Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956. Now, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has declared him innocent.
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Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches
Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher education’s culture war
Dr. Leonard Bright’s Ethics and Public Policy course was canceled a few days into the semester. It’s just one in a string of attacks on academic freedom at the university.
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Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett
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How San Antonio death cafes are changing the way we talk about mortality
Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community. Here’s what you need to know.
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Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.
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Senate hopeful James Talarico announces anti-corruption agenda
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) announced his US Senate campaign’s new anti-corruption agenda on Thursday morning, which includes implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
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Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
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Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals
Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don’t have the same impact they used to with the public.
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New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs
Students can now submit complaints against public universities and colleges to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s new Office of Ombudsman through an online portal.
