Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller answers a question during a Texas Republican candidate debate forum at the Civic Center in Canton on Jan. 17, 2026.

‘Tolerance for criminality’: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Ag chief Sid Miller

The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.

by Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Former instructor Melissa McCoul is suing the Texas A&M System, its board of regents and university officials.

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Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, saying her free speech rights were violated

by Jessica Priest February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Students from Marshall High School carry anti-ICE signs during a school walkout last month.

Texas News

Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for ‘encouraging’ student protests

The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.

by Jaden Edison and Ayden Runnels, The Texas TribuneFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026

A chain store in Houston sells CBD products along with hemp items containing THC.

Cannabis News

Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin to discuss the future of the market. ‘We almost have to take it on,’ a Republican state House member said.

by Stephen Simpson and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribue February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Smoke rises from an oil refinery in Corpus Christi along the Texas coast.

Texas News

Texas oil, gas and petrochem facilities emitted 1.6 million pounds of regulated pollutants during last week’s icy weather

Under Texas’ ‘enforcement discretion’ policy, companies were allowed to vent or burn off pollutants, as long as they are reported. Recent weatherization requirements for power plants did not apply to gas processing plants.

by Dylan Baddour and Peter Aldhous, Inside Climate NewsJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Residents attend a public meeting about proposed new zoning and map at Elon Musk's SpaceX town of Starbase's temporary city hall on June 23, 2025.

Texas News

SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.

Elon Musk’s company got a boost in its application by the city commissioners in its South Texas community. Two commissioners are SpaceX employees.

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

Assclown Alert

Assclown Alert: Urging ICE to ‘recalibrate’ with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Abbott’s remark is a bloodless cop-out meant to distance himself from a catastrophe he’s cheered on.

by Sanford Nowlin January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Mourners visit a makeshift memorial at the site where federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 25, 2026.

Texas News

GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis

Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Men offer Eid prayers at the Al-Noor Masjid Islamic Center in Houston on April 21, 2023.

Texas News

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Ice clings to an oak tree during freezing winter conditions in Texas.

San Antonio News

Texas expands winter storm disaster declaration to include San Antonio area

The number of counties now covered has grown to 219.

by Sanford Nowlin January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

A monument of the Ten Commandments stands beside a parking lot in Cuero, Texas.

San Antonio News

Appeals court hears San Antonio suit over Texas forcing schools to display Ten Commandments

The conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing the case after a federal judge in the Alamo City ruled Texas’ law violates the U.S. Constitution.

by Sanford Nowlin January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, is greeted by attendees at an event kicking off her campaign for governor in Brownsville on Oct. 15, 2025.

Texas News

Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

Texas authorities are using a controversial artificial intelligence-powered surveillance tool called Tangles to conduct warrantless surveillance.

Texas News

Texas police investigated millions with a shadowy phone-tracking software. They won’t say how they’ve used it.

One sheriff who leads an anti-smuggling task force says the software helps ‘develop leads to eventually obtain probable cause.’ Civil liberties experts say its use violates constitutional rights.

by Francesca D'Annunzio, The Texas Observer January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott at one of his many appearances trying to sell Texans on school vouchers.

Texas News

Texas taxpayers will fund dozens of private schools that openly discriminate

The state has signed off on voucher funds for schools that exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids.

by Josephine Lee, The Texas Observer January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

A worker cuts circular pieces from the Pride District's rainbow crosswalks on Monday morning.

San Antonio News

San Antonio begins work to remove its rainbow crosswalks

The removal was ordered by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The city is saving circular pieces of the crosswalk for historical preservation.

by Sanford Nowlin January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

Cereal Bites, a product from Hometown Hero, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside of Midway.

Cannabis News

Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC

Hemp advocates say raising annual licensing fees for retailers from $150 to $20,000 and for manufacturers from $250 to $25,000 would shutter small businesses.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Removal of San Antonio's rainbow crosswalk is set to begin Monday.

San Antonio News

Judge approves removal of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk

Pride San Antonio and the Conservative Liberty Forum sued to stop the removal and to prevent the city from installing rainbow sidewalks.

by Sanford Nowlin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

San Antonio residents stage a downtown protest against the state's abortion restrictions.

San Antonio News

City of San Antonio shuts down its abortion travel fund

The fund’s demise comes after a new law banning government-supported funds that help people travel out of state for an abortion.

by Terri Langford January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Texas News

Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie Kirk

The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.

by Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country in July.

San Antonio News

Turmoil in ’25: 10 stories that dominated San Antonio’s news cycle this year

Floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, voters approved a a publicly financed NBA stadium and ICE raids rocked the community.

by Michael Karlis December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

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‘Tolerance for criminality’: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Ag chief Sid Miller

Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, saying her free speech rights were violated

Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for ‘encouraging’ student protests

Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.

Texas oil, gas and petrochem facilities emitted 1.6 million pounds of regulated pollutants during last week’s icy weather

SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.

Assclown Alert: Urging ICE to ‘recalibrate’ with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

Texas expands winter storm disaster declaration to include San Antonio area

Appeals court hears San Antonio suit over Texas forcing schools to display Ten Commandments

Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Texas police investigated millions with a shadowy phone-tracking software. They won’t say how they’ve used it.

Texas taxpayers will fund dozens of private schools that openly discriminate

San Antonio begins work to remove its rainbow crosswalks

Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC

Judge approves removal of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk

City of San Antonio shuts down its abortion travel fund

Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Turmoil in ’25: 10 stories that dominated San Antonio’s news cycle this year