President Donald Trump has mentioned former President Joe Biden at least 890 times since the start of 2026, according to a Reuters review of his speeches, interviews and Truth Social posts.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt permits sought for data center projects until state officials complete reviews of their impact on the electric grid and water resources.
Houston ranked as the noisiest major city in the South and fourth-noisiest nationwide in a recent analysis that examined traffic, aircraft noise, nightlife and other sources of urban noise.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton drew criticism after he referred to Cypress, a Houston-area community, as “Cyprus” in a now-deleted campaign post on X.
The Trump administration has awarded Texas $7.5 billion to reimburse the state for border security spending during Joe Biden’s presidency, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.
Texas’ unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4% in August as employers added 5,600 nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A federal judge has paused a lawsuit from the Republican Party of Texas seeking to limit its primary elections to voters registered with the party, keeping the case on hold through the next Texas legislative session.
A new $7.8 million indoor athletic complex is under construction in South Lubbock and aims to provide year-round basketball and volleyball opportunities for athletes across West Texas.
Harris County commissioners approved a historic property tax increase Thursday as the county adopted a $3.1 billion budget amid a more than $180 million shortfall.
The Trump administration has awarded Texas $7.5 billion to reimburse the state for border security expenses incurred during Joe Biden’s presidency, ending a more than yearlong wait for the federal funds.