Opinion: Change starts in the comments—Meet Ricky Longoria, author of ‘Texas Tea’
| November 5, 2025
Welcome to Texas Tea, a monthly column by a 24-year-old political activist, Ricky Longoria. Ricky views what's happening in Texas from a unique lens.
Where to get food resources in Texas as SNAP benefits are set to pause for November
| October 29, 2025
This article was last updated Nov. 2 at 3:50 p.m. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving million of low-income Texans unsure about where they’ll get their next meals. The government shutdown started on Oct. 1, due […]
Nearly 75K Houstonians cast a ballot during the first week of early voting in Texas
| October 27, 2025
One week of early voting is in the books for Harris County, and the unofficial numbers have fallen short compared to past years. The good news is that Houstonians still have until Friday to cast their ballot before Election Day.
‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage
| October 10, 2025
Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.
How the government shutdown could hurt thousands of Texans
| October 1, 2025
The federal government shut down early Wednesday, meaning nearly 250,000 federal employees and members of the military in Texas won’t receive paychecks.