Houston to revamp George R. Brown Center ahead of 2026 World Cup
| January 22, 2026
Houston’s $2 Billion George R. Brown redevelopment, spurred by legislation championed by Mayor John Whitmire, is now visibly underway as the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Republican National Convention.Read more about the George R. Brown expansion at the link in our bio
Wrongfully executed in 1956, Tommy Lee Walker is finally cleared
| January 21, 2026
CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | justice | old texas | symbolic exoneration | TEXAS | Tommy Lee Walker | Venice Parker
Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956. Now, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has declared him innocent.
Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program
| January 16, 2026
As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating.
How James Talarico will address Texas AI data centers
| January 16, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | AI | EXCO-Player | James Talarico | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | US SENATE
During a town hall in Plano on Monday, State Rep. James Talarico—who is running for US Senate—discussed how his campaign aims to address growing concerns over data centers being built across Texas.
Texas CD-18 candidates have message ahead of early voting
| January 16, 2026
US House candidates Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are asking voters to show up for the 18th Congressional District runoff election. Early voting runs Jan. 21-27, with election day on Jan. 31.