Trump wants to make it harder for Texans to vote
| April 9, 2026
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Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order designed to curb mail-in voting in his latest effort to influence the 2026 midterm election.
City Controller reveals Houston’s $174M shortfall the largest in the city’s history
| April 9, 2026
City leaders are weighing tough choices, from potential service cuts to long‑term fixes.
Hundreds of Texans rallied at the TX Capitol to protest overreaching educational reforms
| April 9, 2026
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Hundreds of Texans, including educator and State Board of Education candidate Tiffany Perkins, rallied outside the state Capitol on Tuesday to fight back against a proposed social studies overhaul and a required reading list that puts emphasis on Christianity at the expense of other religions.
The Republican-dominated SBOE heard public testimony on both items today, and are slated to cast a preliminary vote on each item by the end of the week.
Houston labor leader Marcos Vélez launches bid to represent working-class Texans
| April 9, 2026
Marcos Vélez—a labor leader from Houston—is running for Lt. Gov., a role he says hasn’t represented real working class Texans for far too long.
Texas lawmakers to study AI data centers ahead of legislative session
| April 1, 2026
Data centers will be a top priority for the Texas legislature next year as countless communities continue to push back against their development across the state.